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The pressure of wedding filmmaking is real, but it’s where filmmakers sharpen their skills the most. Ian and Jacques share why it’s the perfect training ground 🎬🔥 #SonyAlpha #WhyWeShootMea #Fyp #WeddingFilmmaking

Filmmaker R. Balki criticises recent blockbusters, claiming they lack entertainment value and have become overly commercialised. He speaks at MIT World Peace University. #IMPACT #IMPACTMagazine #RBalki #NationalAwardWinningDirector #Filmmaker #FilmDirector #BollywoodBlockbusters #Commercialised #EntertainmentTrends #AudiencePsychology #Filmcritique #Filmmakingadvice

Things I learned from directing an international award-winning documentary film. 1. People connect with things emotionally. Wanted: Shades of Life was produced on a micro-budget, with only a few shooting days, and very little resources in our hands.We managed to hit more than 30+ media appearances, we screened our film at the University of Pennsylvania, at Bursa Malaysia Knowledge Centre, in schools across the country, and even at a premiere event for over 200+ audiences. Here I was thinking that I needed a huge budget, tons of fancy gear, and a big team of producers when all I needed were 4 people, 2 standard cameras, and a great, emotionally resonant story to tell. The way audiences responded is a testament to that. 2. The stories we choose to tell matter. I've been making videos since I was 15, and like most amateur filmmaking enthusiasts, I could have easily opted for a rom-com, or a low budget horror film, or many short films about Gen Z relationships and so forth, but I chose to tell stories of ordinary people who live extraordinary and meaningful lives. The reason is simple. This is the beauty of everyday life. People are far more nuanced than how we portray them to be. It's really hard, but they put a huge smile on their face and show up the next day. Hasn't that fascinated you? 3. A Films Impact Lies More Than It's Box Office Returns Yes I say this because our film didn't get a distribution deal, and yes we'd love to sell the film to networks, but looking back at the impact this film has made, I'm happy to say that we hit the marks we wanted to hit, and we've learned valuable lessons that will help us on our next production. The subject of our documentary, Genkeswaran, and his venture, Chess Master Journey has grown so much more thanks to the impact that this film has brought on. We've had Gen Z audience who would never watch documentaries come up to us and say that they are more interested to watch documentaries now! My goal for this film was to show it to at-risk students, people who would like a second chance in life, and those who are feeling stuck. I've had people come up to me and say that this film brought a smile to their faces, and they feel more motivated to go out and boldly pursue their interests. 4. The Next Film will be so much more amazing! As a filmmaker pursuing my goals to tell meaningful real stories, the process of making, marketing, and releasing the film on YouTube has taught me valuable lessons on content production. I believe these lessons will make a difference for the next film we're making. Wanted: Shades of Life is my way of sharing a personal story that can connect, inspire, and resonate with audiences. I believe our strength comes in our ability to bring out, and shape the story in ways that audiences will resonate with. You can watch Wanted: Shades of Life ft. Genkeswaran Muniyan on YouTube now to see how we've done this for Gen!

Directing Actors to Award-Winning Performances takes more than just 'Blocking'. As Actors who are also Filmmakers, we've learned how to bridge the divide - so here are our tips on how to better work with Actors to create great performances and level up your films! Video out on our channel ~ . . . . . #directing #directors #acting #actors #directingtips #filmmakingtips #filmmaking #sydney

Kiefer Sutherland shares his experience working with Clint Eastwood on the set of "Juror #2." Discover the legendary director's kindness and unique approach to filmmaking. #KieferSutherland #ClintEastwood #Juror2 #JurorNo2 #Movies #MovieNews #Entertainment #EntertainmentNews #Celebrities #Celebrity #CelebrityNews #CelebrityInterviews

Filmmaking techniques that you should remember! #film #filmphotography #filmmaking #video #direction #director #filmmaker #filmmakerslife #movie #bts #behindthescenes #filmography #filmmakersworld #editing #actorslife #acting #tipsandtricks #funfacts #story #stories #camera #videoproduction #production #scene #moviescenes

Ever wondered how indie films lead to ad filmmaking? 🎬 Zainab Nasir chats with Ali Sohail Jaura about his incredible journey in this episode of Filmy Chakkar. You’ll want to hear this one! 🌟District19 #myco #FilmyChakkar #Filmmakers #indie

In our latest #interview with award-winning #filmmaker Alexander Machlouzarides-Shalit, we discuss his journey, the challenges of filmmaking in #Cyprus, and his vision for the future of the industry.

My son, Jesse Telfer, will be directing a documentary this fall called #InTheFaceOfAdversity. Follow @faceofadversitydoc on #Instagram for information about production, crew and the filmmaking process. 🙂🎥👍🏼 #Filmmaking #Creative #Education #Documentary

Spielberg VS Mom: Director's Best Advice @jonmchu shares invaluable career advice from StevenSpielberg and his mother, offering aspiring directors a glimpse into the realities and rewards of filmmaking with @AnaLawsonArt for @KNEKTtv at the @hollywoodCreativeAlliance #AstraAwards Learn how to navigate the industry and make your mark! #FilmmakingTips #DirectorLife #StevenSpielberg #CareerAdvice #MovieMaking #AspiringFilmmakers #JohnMChu #FilmIndustry #IndieFilm #FilmSchool #FilmmakingTips #DirectorLife #StevenSpielberg #CareerAdvice #MovieMaking #AspiringFilmmakers #JohnMChu #FilmIndustry #IndieFilm #FilmSchool