u/MaleficentWolf7

I'm into this fulltime Filmmaking and if you want to or thinking of transitioning to a full-time filmmaker is a self-analysis you can do.

7 days (hypothetically - create your own timeline. It can be 10 or 30 days) is enough.

Alternatively Just take part in 50 hour Filmmaking Challenge.

Day 1: Write a 2 to 3 page short film. Give yourself 24 hours. No rewriting. No judging. Just get to "FADE OUT." Then ask your friends to starr in it or reach out to local actors and theatres or just try. Or act yourself.

Day 2: Begin Casting. Pre-Production.

Day 3: Shoot it. Phone or whatever camera you have. One location or 25 doesn't matter. One or two actors. No excuses about equipment. YOU WILL shoot it yourself.

Day 4: Edit it. Finish a complete cut, even if it is terrible.

Day 5: Make another scene, but this only on paper . This time start with a visual idea rather than a screenplay. No dialogues, no sound.. If you had all the budget in the world and all the best resources and actors, how would you do it. Put it on paper.

Day 6: Show your work to people who aren't afraid to criticize it. Listen without defending yourself. I repeat "ACCEPT ALL NEGATIVE CRITICISM" and "Never explain or Justify your art." But just listen to the feedback. Take it or leave it is upto you. Show what you shot and what you want to shoot.

Day 7: Just relax. Think. Ask yourself : is this worth it?

Did I enjoy the process?

Not the fantasy of being a director. Not watching films. Not discussing lenses, directors, scripts or cinematography.

Did you enjoy:

Writing when nobody was impressed by the idea?

Standing around waiting for actors or locations?

Doing another take because the first one was bad?

Figuring out why a scene isn't working?

Editing footage that didn't turn out the way you imagined?

Dealing with people?

Getting criticized?

Doing boring logistical work?

Cold calls that don't get answers?

Starting again when something fails?

And most importantly:

After doing all that, do I want to do it again?

Because that's all there is to it.

I'm into this fulltime Filmmaking and if you want to or thinking of transitioning to a full-time filmmaker is a self-analysis you can do.

7 days (hypothetically - create your own timeline. It can be 10 or 30 days) is enough.

Alternatively Just take part in 50 hour Filmmaking Challenge.

Day 1: Write a 2 to 3 page short film. Give yourself 24 hours. No rewriting. No judging. Just get to "FADE OUT." Then ask your friends to starr in it or reach out to local actors and theatres or just try. Or act yourself.

Day 2: Begin Casting. Pre-Production.

Day 3: Shoot it. Phone or whatever camera you have. One location or 25 doesn't matter. One or two actors. No excuses about equipment. YOU WILL shoot it yourself.

Day 4: Edit it. Finish a complete cut, even if it is terrible.

Day 5: Make another scene, but this only on paper . This time start with a visual idea rather than a screenplay. No dialogues, no sound.. If you had all the budget in the world and all the best resources and actors, how would you do it. Put it on paper.

Day 6: Show your work to people who aren't afraid to criticize it. Listen without defending yourself. I repeat "ACCEPT ALL NEGATIVE CRITICISM" and "Never explain or Justify your art." But just listen to the feedback. Take it or leave it is upto you. Show what you shot and what you want to shoot.

Day 7: Just relax. Think. Ask yourself : is this worth it?

Did I enjoy the process?

Not the fantasy of being a director. Not watching films. Not discussing lenses, directors, scripts or cinematography.

Did you enjoy:

Writing when nobody was impressed by the idea?

Standing around waiting for actors or locations?

Doing another take because the first one was bad?

Figuring out why a scene isn't working?

Editing footage that didn't turn out the way you imagined?

Dealing with people?

Getting criticized?

Doing boring logistical work?

Cold calls that don't get answers?

Starting again when something fails?

And most importantly:

After doing all that, do I want to do it again?

Because that's all there is to it.

what are your thoughts on this?

I found the vfx and world building to be far better than last time. Yash as Ravana looks great. Sets look beautiful. Creature Animation looks good.

Hi

Production Assistant Required for a Short Film

Dates: 16/July to 20/July

We are looking for a dedicated Production Assistant to join our self-funded short film production.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the cinematographer as an assistant cameraperson.

• Support the grip and lighting/electrical department during production along with logistics.

What we offer:

• Travel and food expenses will be covered.

• A reasonable remuneration, keeping in mind that this is a self-funded independent production.

If you're reliable, eager to learn, and interested in gaining hands-on experience on set, we'd love to hear from you. Please send a brief introduction along in dm, no prior relevant experience needed.