It's been quite some time since I have typed anything in my blog, and the best thing about the lot is that it was not because I was lazy. I had been very busy with the pre-production works of my short film, which is nearing to an end. By the end of August, the shooting will begin, and I will be marking my name officially as a director.
The journey was not easy, for I had been trying real hard to get The Child a live project for the past 7 months. But to people who I told the story, it seemed an unreal project. In the words of one particular person, "My stories sound senseless and is not appealing to the general public. People want reality." In my opinion, if people want reality, they should stand outside their house and watch the people. That would provide reality. And if it is entertainment that they want, well, that;s a different scenario.
A very helpful mentor and a close friend of mine has once told me that my works were different for one simple reason, that I write them not to impress others. It always came out of genuine passion. The problem arises once I complete the works, for then I try to get people to read and like the,m. He insisted that I stop doing that, and simply write more. They who wants to read will read, and those who won't, just won't. Ultimately, and this is the most important thing he told me, it has to be a project that I enjoy. If my project fails to satisfy me, it will not be a project of anyone's liking.
There are many movies that come around, where many elements are added to to the liking of people, say it be new generation, adult contents, tragedy, amazing cinematography or so. He asked me to stand aside, and take examples of legends like Satyajit Ray, Charlie Chaplin, Stanley Kubrik, and my idols (namely Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino), who worked mainly to satisfy themselves. Once you get to satisfy your world (which is you), you get to satisfy the world.
Frankly, I had been depressed for no one seemed to understand me for quite sometime. But later on, when I realized that no one would actually work with me on this project, I took a firm step (this happened a month back, thanks to a very dear friend of mine). I finished the screenplay, talked to a friend and asked him to hold the camera for my project. And he obliged.
And I just moved on, setting out casting calls and trying to make a team, and everything was falling in the rightful places. It was like the universe was waiting for me to start acting. I started a new production house, thanks to a very dear friend and mentor in my office, who helped me coin up the name Smok'd Up Movies. Under this banner, my first short film will be coming out, and soon more will come.
At this stage, I am really glad that things are working out nicely. And I am grateful to all those who stood by my side, namely Nithya and Varun, Amrutha, Justin, Hiranbhai, Kumpa and Anjali. Thank you. Thank you all.
Now I am cornering that joyous moment of my life.
The journey was not easy, for I had been trying real hard to get The Child a live project for the past 7 months. But to people who I told the story, it seemed an unreal project. In the words of one particular person, "My stories sound senseless and is not appealing to the general public. People want reality." In my opinion, if people want reality, they should stand outside their house and watch the people. That would provide reality. And if it is entertainment that they want, well, that;s a different scenario.
A very helpful mentor and a close friend of mine has once told me that my works were different for one simple reason, that I write them not to impress others. It always came out of genuine passion. The problem arises once I complete the works, for then I try to get people to read and like the,m. He insisted that I stop doing that, and simply write more. They who wants to read will read, and those who won't, just won't. Ultimately, and this is the most important thing he told me, it has to be a project that I enjoy. If my project fails to satisfy me, it will not be a project of anyone's liking.
There are many movies that come around, where many elements are added to to the liking of people, say it be new generation, adult contents, tragedy, amazing cinematography or so. He asked me to stand aside, and take examples of legends like Satyajit Ray, Charlie Chaplin, Stanley Kubrik, and my idols (namely Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino), who worked mainly to satisfy themselves. Once you get to satisfy your world (which is you), you get to satisfy the world.
Frankly, I had been depressed for no one seemed to understand me for quite sometime. But later on, when I realized that no one would actually work with me on this project, I took a firm step (this happened a month back, thanks to a very dear friend of mine). I finished the screenplay, talked to a friend and asked him to hold the camera for my project. And he obliged.
And I just moved on, setting out casting calls and trying to make a team, and everything was falling in the rightful places. It was like the universe was waiting for me to start acting. I started a new production house, thanks to a very dear friend and mentor in my office, who helped me coin up the name Smok'd Up Movies. Under this banner, my first short film will be coming out, and soon more will come.
At this stage, I am really glad that things are working out nicely. And I am grateful to all those who stood by my side, namely Nithya and Varun, Amrutha, Justin, Hiranbhai, Kumpa and Anjali. Thank you. Thank you all.
Now I am cornering that joyous moment of my life.
