"We were actually blessed to have no financial support in the beginning. It meant that all the filming was done by friends who were deeply passionate about telling this story."

5 Questions with Black Box Diaries' director Shiori Ito

Last year I did over 15 interviews with filmmakers with films in the Oscar race. This year I have been shooting a film in New Mexico, so haven’t been able to be as diligent as I like on this front, but I do have a treat for you today.

Sundance is always a good launchpand for the awards worthy docs and last year four of the films from their selection end…