In July 2017, POV asked Presenting Princess Shaw filmmaker Ido Haar what's happened since the cameras stopped rolling.
Has Princess Shaw continued to perform since the film?
Yes, after the film was released it was a crazy time. We were all traveling with the film, and during this traveling, she also performed with Kutiman in Amsterdam, and then she came to Israel five or six times. During this period, she was performing in a huge music festival in front of 3,000 people. And then she was in Tel Aviv, in one of the best venues, in front of more than a thousand people, with Kutiman of course. Then she continued performing in New Orleans. She was traveling a lot with the film all over the U.S. She's also been to New Zealand, and will be traveling to Berlin soon. Usually during these trips, she also sings.
Have Princess Shaw and Kutiman collaborated again since the film?
Yes, when they were here (in Israel) during one of her numerous visits, they were also performing together. On one of the visits when the film was theatrically released in Tel Aviv, they recorded new songs with real music, and not a lot of other shots. And some of it will be released really really soon, and from what I heard they are really amazing.
This film is a testament to Princess Shaw's determination. Has she had a lasting impact on you?
There are many amazing things (about Princess Shaw). I think most of it comes from her determination, but it's also the adversity, you know? I think she's very down to Earth, and optimistic. I learned a lot from her. Also, I think one of the things I noticed is that she's very loyal to herself. She's not trying to impress anybody, and she bears her soul -- her real experiences that she has -- through her songs. I think about it a lot. I'm really trying to learn from her.
What has the music community's response been to this film?
I can say that, in Israel, her songs played on the radio. "Give it up" was on the main radio station in Israel, and was one of the most played songs last year. I think everybody in Israel knows that song, and again she wound up performing in the heart of Tel Aviv. So many people would come and recognize her, and it's so fun.
What impact have you seen or do you hope to see this film have on amateur performers?
I think again, there are a few things: first, it's the determination. All the time, it's not to give up. Second thing, it's very relevant, which is important. This could never happen forty years ago, and it's so connected to sharing: the fact that two people on opposite sides of the world can collaborate and create something together. People might also realize that there are so many talents out there. They're reachable, and people can put things together and share their worlds. I think it's a platform -- a stage -- which is very new and very important. It gives people who maybe didn't necessarily have access before a chance to demonstrate their performance and art.
Are you working on anything at the moment?
I'm working on two projects, but it's still a bit early to talk about them!