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Carolina Ravassa discusses her experience producing as well as starring in her first feature-length film “Morgan’s Mask“.
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Interview with Carolina Ravassa “Morgan’s Mask
Carolina Ravassa is a multi-talented entertainer who has worked in various roles, including acting, directing, producing, and writing. She is best known as a prolific voice actor in video games and animation, with notable roles in Overwatch, Valorant, Grand Theft Auto V, and Onyx Equinox.
Carolina has also appeared in several TV shows and films, including The Affair and Mr. Robot, and has produced and directed the Imagen Award-winning Hispanglosaxon. Fluent in multiple languages and trained with prestigious institutions, Carolina approaches every role with exceptional skill and precision.
Carolina Ravassa discusses working on “Morgan’s Mask”
During our interview, Ravassa shared that the film received a positive reception from audiences at Anime Expo and other conventions, who felt represented by its themes and characters.
She was also able to connect with the character of Morgan despite not having written the story. As a streamer with a following, she identified with the pressure to show a positive face to her fans, even when feeling hopeless. Ravassa also spoke about the importance of showing the loneliness and isolation that many people experienced during the pandemic, even when scrolling through social media and seeing others appearing to be having a great time.
When asked about her experience producing her first feature-length film, Ravassa shared that it was challenging but rewarding. She learned that it was important to have a supportive team that could challenge her ideas and vice versa to create the best possible product. Ravassa also shared that she had previously produced a four-season web series using just her iPhone and that producing a feature-length film was a much larger undertaking.
Overall, Ravassa’s experience producing Morgan’s Mask showed her the importance of having a supportive team and challenged her to create the best possible product. The film was well-received by audiences, who connected with its themes and characters, demonstrating the power of storytelling to connect people, even during times of isolation and loneliness.
Morgan’s Mask
Written by Trevor Rigby, Morgan’s Mask tells the story of Morgan, a cosplayer and streamer, who is struggling with the isolation caused by the early days of the pandemic in March 2020. She spends her days in quarantine sleeping and scrolling through social media. Her younger sister Elaine tries to intervene, encouraging Morgan to practice self-love.
Meanwhile, their mother urges Morgan to pursue her passion for cosplay instead of settling for an unfulfilling job to maintain her relationship with her boyfriend. When her world falls apart, Morgan realizes she needs to make a change and confront her troubles head-on. With no one else to turn to, Morgan must look in the mirror and find the strength to overcome her challenges.
Morgan’s Mask, was released on April 28, 2023, and is available to stream on Apple+, Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube.
