Here's how you can embody the key attributes of a creative filmmaker.

the vision is important. As Vertov already wrote in the 1920s, one must anticipate the film one wants to make, the story to be told. From the viewpoint of dramaturgy, your vision, the theme that connects all elements of your film allows you to be creative but also consistent. The theme will impact on the choice of form, structure and aesthetics of your work. Thus, vision and theme are core elements for developing and producing an attractive and immersive film.

A filmmaker's vision is the blueprint for their story. Start by defining your core message, whether it's a personal belief or societal commentary. Visualize how everything from character arcs to lighting and color will enhance this message. Create a detailed plan that outlines each scene’s role. Communicate this vision clearly to your team, ensuring everyone understands their part. Remain flexible during production, adapting as necessary while staying true to your vision. This approach helps ensure your film deeply resonates with audiences.

Be weird! Cultivating vision involves feeding your creative machine aka BRAIN with diverse inputs: read, watch movies, travel, and have weird conversations, preferably with people that you don't agree with! These experiences are the ingredients to create something special and unique. We're quickly moving into a world where unusual connections are better for fostering new ideas, simply because machines will handle most of the obvious tasks. Chocolate flavor flavored oysters, anyone?

In filmmaking, risks must enhance the story. Consider The Blair Witch Project: its found footage style reinvented the horror genre by intensifying the story's realism and immersion. When choosing experimental techniques like non-linear narratives or unique camera angles, ensure they deepen audience engagement without overwhelming the core message. Effective innovation feels inevitable, arising naturally from the narrative’s demands, adding depth and engagement. True creativity isn't just about breaking rules—it's about using novel methods to tell stories that resonate deeply and linger with the audience.

Filmemachen ist eine gemeinschaftliche Anstrengung. Starke Beziehungen zu Darstellern und Crew sind entscheidend, um eine Vision zum Leben zu erwecken. Klare Kommunikation und das Hören auf den Input anderer verbessern die Qualität eines Films. Zusammenarbeit bedeutet nicht, die eigene Vision aufzugeben, sondern sie durch verschiedene Perspektiven zu bereichern. Hier kommt tillyboard ins Spiel. tillyboard unterstützt die Zusammenarbeit in der Filmproduktion mit Funktionen wie Storyboard- und Shotlist-Erstellung, innovativem Equipment-Management und zentralisiertem Projektmanagement. Es erleichtert die Organisation und fördert eine effiziente und transparente Arbeitsweise, unabhängig von der Größe der Produktion.

Film ist Teamwork! Gemeinsam an einer Vision zu arbeiten macht nicht nur Spaß, sondern ist notwendig um ein tolles Ergebnis zu erzielen. Eine gute Zusammenarbeit ist immer noch eine unterschätze Fähigkeit für alle angehenden Filmemacher. Sei ein Teamplayer und habe nicht nur deine spezifische Aufgabe im Auge, dann wirst du in dieser Branche Erfolg haben!

Für mich beginnt Teamwork in der Pre- und Postproduction vorallem mit den verschiedenen Perspektiven der anderen. Wichtig ist eine sehr gute Kommunikation und da hilft z.B. tillyboard, eine Filmproduktions-App um das ganze Projekt an einem Ort und für alle Teilnehmer transparent zu verwalten. Wenn wir über effiziente Zusammenarbeit sprechen, geht bei uns nicht mehr ohne tillyboard.

Do more! But the pursuit of perfection can be a creative trap. Instead of creating one perfect film, aim to complete many less than perfect ones. The real learning and growth come from doing—the countless decisions, the unexpected challenges, and the hands-on experience each diff project brings. Each film completed, regardless of its imperfections, teaches you more about storytelling, technical skills, and your own creative instincts than endless planning ever could. Remember, a completed film, imperfect as it may be, is a stepping stone to better work. It’s a tangible result that propels you forward, refines your craft, and builds your confidence. So keep creating, keep finishing, and let each film be a lesson that guides you to the next.

Three sides to the triangle! The truth is, being a successful filmmaker requires three things: a very creative mind, a very persistent nature, and the organizational skills to make it all happen. If any one of these sides of the triangle is missing, it simply doesn't work.