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Christian Vuissa (born 1969 in Bregenz, Austria) is a Latter-day Saint filmmaker. He is also the founder and former head of the LDS Film Festival , until 2017. Vuissa served an LDS mission in Leipzig, Germany, from 1994 to 1996.
Christian Vuissa is a Mormon filmmaker who believes that every choice we make is a page in the screenplay of our lives. Visit https://bit.ly/3zSqCrE to learn...
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Aug 28, 2021 · Christian Vuissa is a feature filmmaker and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormon Church. Vuissa was born in Bregenz, Austria in 1969 and grew up in a Catholic home. His mother was already a member, since sister Mormon missionaries had taught the family when Vuissa was a child.
- Could You Tell Us About Your background?
- How Has Your Background Influenced Your Work?
- How Did You Get Started with Film?
- Why Mormon Cinema?
- How Do You See Your Work Building The Kingdom?
- In What Direction Do You See Mormon Cinema Going?
- What Is Your Favorite Role in The Filmmaking Process? Why?
- Tell Us The Story Behind The Errand of Angels.
- What Is Your Favorite Scene in That Film?
- What Were Some of The Miracles You Saw While Filming It?
I am from Bregenz, a small city in Austria that has about 30,000 citizens. Bregenz is the capital of the most western state of Austria which borders Switzerland, Germany, and Liechtenstein. The city is known for its Open Air Opera Festival, an annual summer festival held on a large stage in the middle of a lake (featured in the latest James Bond mo...
When working on The Errand of AngelsI was immediately drawn to the conflict between Sister Taylor and Sister Keller. We often label people as good or bad without really seeing their heart or understanding anything about them. I like stories that offer a different perspective, an angle that helps us comprehend the world from a different point of vie...
I had a few film experiences in high school and was drawn to writing a script when I was sixteen, but it never really materialized. I took a screenwriting course a few years later and worked for a video production company for a couple of years. But it wasn’t until I got into the film program at BYU that I seriously considered filmmaking as a career...
One of the greatest things about BYU is its International Cinema program. It was mainly established and run for Humanities students to offer insights into the world of other cultures. I think there is a huge void of such films about Mormon culture and heritage. A unique quality about film is that you can tell stories that make it possible for the v...
I currently see my films working on “perfecting the Saints” in terms of the three-fold mission of the Church. But with each project I will probably expand to make films that “proclaim the Gospel.” The role of feature film narratives in building the kingdom is hugely underestimated at this point. If it weren’t, a lot more money would be made availab...
Mormon cinema has lost its steam in recent years and we will have to see what happens. I think there were a number of extremes in the beginning, from the goofy comedy to the heavy drama. But in the end there will probably be a balance somewhere in the middle. I also think that there was a strong urge to tell Hollywood-type epic stories, which basic...
I like all the different roles, but in pre-production I enjoy finding the right actors for the film and scouting locations. Framing the picture, directing the actors, and blocking a scene are all very enjoyable during production, and editing the film in post-production is rewarding because everything is finally coming together. Throughout, I enjoy ...
Heidi Johnson, the producer and initiator of the film wanted her mission experience told in a film. Through my mission president, Terry Johnson, her father-in-law, she made contact with me and began asking questions about making a film about sister missionaries. She was determined to make this film a reality, and I was impressed with her perseveran...
I have two favorites, the first being the scene in the old Jewish cemetery. I like how Sister Taylor’s prayer is being answered without her really knowing it. God works with us and leads us in ways we often do not understand. The cemetery scene signifies that only when looking back do we realize that God has guided us along the way. I also like the...
We had miracles happening constantly. From how we found the actress to play Sister Keller, to how we were able to film this 600-year-old house that served as the sisters’ apartment in Salzburg. Also, we were not kicked out of train stations, trains, streetcars, buses, or any public places until after we got our coverage. And we were able to finish ...
Vuissa, founder and organizer of the LDS Film Festival in Utah, finds God in the richness of our humanity and he celebrates it in his films.
Information about 'Roots and Wings', Austrian filmmaker Christian Vuissa's dramatic short film about a family of Mexican immigrants living in the United States, in the wife and daughter join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but the father remains Catholic, and wary about American ways.
May 22, 2009 · Here's the 30 second TV spot for Christian Vuissa's new film Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold. It opens in theaters... http:// fb.me/L9E5nKBW
