Filmmaking Hangout 2 Februar Today’s session was a wide-ranging but very aligned conversation about finding and trusting your filmmaking voice—not just conceptually, but practically. Key themes: - The importance of articulating a clear vision/mission for your work as a creative compass - How naming your style can feel emotional, grounding, and clarifying—and why that’s a good sign - Genre as a tool: using horror, fantasy, comedy, sci-fi, and whimsy to talk about heavy subjects without flattening them into “issue films” - Why comparison (Nolan, Beyoncé, etc.) is a trap—and how specificity is what actually creates originality - How lighting, exposure, and color already tell story before plot ever does - Editing realities: choosing tools that help you finish projects (CapCut vs. DaVinci), not tools that slow you down - Practical workflows for phone filmmaking, file transfer, compression, and cutting long footage - Why “find your voice” work is foundational—it affects both personal films and client work - Why finishing one project matters more than using the “right” software - Structuring the classroom around two main goals:(1) making your first film and (2) getting your first clients

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I have been working on a documentary film about the urban youth in agadir - would love to hear your thoughts and answer questions!

As per recommendation, I am contemplating going to see if there’s any dvd store. I googled any dvd shops, expecting to find them all permanently closed since 2015 kr some shit, kanti, y’all look what I saw below (and apparently on google meals this is around a 23 minute drive from where I stayed. Guess they’re not as extinct as I thought 😅 You were right, @Jonas Marcel to say I am shocked is an understatement Update: @Jonas Marcel hi and hello everyone. I’m afraid in terms of getting more interviews, the deadlines might need to be extended. I say that because the car I am driving has been having problems that prevent it from driving properly and driving at all tbh. So depending on how long it takes for the car to be fixed, me filming more footage and interviews will have to have an extended date (s). I won’t be able to get it to you by next week Monday. Apologies for the delay. I hope everyone can understand

@Njabulo Mpungose is creating a short doc exploring how media consumption evolved from DVDs/CDs to streaming platforms. The key insight? It's not just about technology—it's about the experience. Going from hunting through video rental stores to instantly streaming everything has fundamentally changed how we consume cinema. Key Feedback for Creators: - Start small, but let projects grow gradually (not zero to 100) - Create dialogue between interviews rather than linear talking heads - B-roll/location footage brings cinematic depth—show don't just tell - Transcribe your interviews and mark themes to identify your core narrative Equipment Reality Check: - You don't need the most expensive gear to start - A phone + gimbal can be surprisingly effective for run-and-gun shooting - Understand your camera's limitations (lens focal lengths matter!) - Invest in gear you actually know how to use Passion Projects vs Client Work: - Passion projects take longer—that's okay, you're building skills - Client work has different energy and faster timelines - The sweet spot? Align client projects with your genuine interests The next Call is taking place Monday, February 2nd @ 5pm - 6:30pm