To begin, could you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your film?
First of all, you’re in Ukraine, right? Are you and your loved ones safe?

Yes, we are. Thank you for asking.
Good. There’s no world where I’d talk about myself before asking that.But yes, my name is Tim Carr, I’m based in the United States, and my film is called MOW, which stands for Meals on Wheels. It’s inspired by the organization that delivers food to people who are unable to leave their homes — older people, people with disabilities, people who simply need help. But it becomes more than just delivering meals. Over time, it becomes a human connection. And honestly, that’s what storytelling is about for me, too.

What made you want to create this film? A few years ago, I started asking myself whether I wanted to keep creating things just for the sake of being busy or if I wanted to make work that actually meant something to me. I’ve done plenty of projects in my career, but at some point, I realized I wanted to put more heart into what I do. Even if the projects are smaller, I want to feel proud of them.

Did the story change during the process?
Completely. It started as something light and simple, almost like a small social media project. But the world changes, people change, and stories change with them. The film slowly became more emotional and reflective. I think storytelling does that, naturally. Sometimes, the story starts writing itself.

What was the biggest challenge while making it?
Honestly? Letting go. Once you release a film, it no longer belongs to you. People can love it, hate it, misunderstand it — that’s out of your control. You just try to put something genuine into the world and hope it connects with someone.

Did making the film teach you something about yourself?
Absolutely. Seeing yourself on screen is humbling. You suddenly notice every insecurity you have. But at the same time, when people tell you the film moved them or made them emotional — that’s the moment you realize why you do this in the first place.

What do you hope audiences will take away from the film?
I hope people walk away wanting to be a little kinder. Hold the door for someone. Help someone out. Pay attention to the people around you. Small acts matter more than we think.

You also spoke very passionately about Ukraine during our conversation.
Because it matters, people shouldn’t stop paying attention. Awareness matters. Compassion matters. And honestly, I think storytelling - whether it’s journalism, filmmaking, or anything else - is about keeping people connected.

Looking back, would you change anything about your career or this film?
I would’ve been more patient earlier in my career. I used to say yes to everything just to stay busy. Now I’d rather make fewer projects that actually mean something to me.

What’s your favorite part of filmmaking?
The whole process — even the difficult parts. Editing is painful because all you see are mistakes, but finishing a film is one of the best feelings in the world. You create something, and then it goes out into the world to belong to other people.

And finally, what message would you like to leave to everyone reading this interview?Go out and feel something. Seriously. Put the phone down sometimes. Talk to people. Help people. Experience life outside social media for a while. And if this interview or the film encourages even one person to do that, then we’ve done something worthwhile.
Thank you very much for this conversation.
Thank you — and stay safe.