I’m Tafadzwa from the UK, Huddersfield and I’m excited to be part of this community. I’m passionate about filmmaking and visual storytelling. Over the past year I’ve been investing heavily in learning cinematography, lighting, sound, camera movement, colour grading, and everything that goes into creating films that people genuinely connect with. I’m currently producing my first narrative short film, Overtime, and it’s been an incredible learning experience—from pre-production and shot planning to building a small production setup and working with actors. Alongside that, I also create YouTube content and podcasts, so I’m always looking for ways to improve my storytelling and production quality. I joined this community because I believe the fastest way to grow is by learning from other filmmakers, sharing ideas, giving and receiving honest feedback, and building relationships with people who love the craft as much as I do. If anyone would be willing to mentor me, review my work, or share advice that could help make Overtime the best film it can be, I’d be incredibly grateful. Whether it’s feedback on cinematography, lighting, directing, editing, or storytelling, I’m here to learn and would really appreciate your guidance. Looking forward to getting to know you all, seeing your work, and learning together. Thanks for having me! 🎬

What´s the first name that comes to your mind? Let´s don´t overthink this - mine is SPIKE JONZE Cause he started with making skate films and branched into other mediums.... And growing up i LOVED his skate movies.... He later went on to direct HER, Where the Wild Things go and also Jackass.. so quiet versatile. Looking forward to hear about yours!

Do you use your phone? A DSLR camera? Which camera do you use?

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Most aspiring filmmakers will spend the next 6 months waiting for the "perfect" camera, the "right" opportunity, or until they finally feel "ready." But the filmmakers who build careers don't wait. They create. After years of learning, filming, and seeing what separates people who make films from those who only dream about it, here's the biggest lesson I've learned: You don't need better gear. You don't need permission. You don't need another course. You just need to make the next film. Today. Here are 3 questions that can change your next 6 months: 🎬 1. What's your goal? Commit to ONE filmmaking goal before the end of this year. Make it public in the comments, and don't stop until you get there. ⚠️ 2. What's holding you back? What's the biggest obstacle right now? - Finding clients? - Building a portfolio? - Staying consistent? - Lack of confidence? - No time? - Something else? 🚀 3. What's your next move? What's the ONE action you can repeat every day or every week that makes reaching your goal almost inevitable? Here's your challenge: • Comment your answers to all 3 questions. • Write them on a sticky note and put it where you'll see it every day. • (Optional) Share a photo of your sticky note. It'll take less than a minute. But it could completely change what your filmmaking journey looks like 6 months from now. 👇 Drop your answers below. I'll feature one of my favorites.