I WILL NEVER BULLSHIT YOU…
Honestly, I am interested what you have to say. If you are a cool person/team to collaborate with. I like to listen, especially if you have a story to tell I haven't heard before. A glimpse into an unknown world to explore.
All I care is how we can translate a good story into an audio-visual form that will immerse the viewer for a moment and allow us to enjoy the creative process behind it.
I am a dreamer, coming from a humble nation without dreams. Even if you kick ass at something, ‘‘keep it to yourself’’ is in our DNA. Thus, my reel is never good enough to start reaching out. ''I need to keep updating it'' I keep saying to myself. Let's do one more spec to evolve my directional style. Again and again.
Keep selling myself, keep pushing my work in your face. Keep sending links to your overflown inbox. Hoping you'll take a sec to watch my videos. Hoping my body of work will reassure you that you can trust me and give me a chance to work with you on something great.
There are 1000s of directors out there. Many are more experienced, better connected, and better situated than me. Why would you pick me?
I won't say I am special. That I deserve a chance. I won't beg for a minute of your precious time. All I can say is what I know, you be the judge if I am worth a chance to meet you.
I KNOW…
How to pick up a Canon 7D in 2010 for the first time, shoot, edit, combine slow motion and instrumental music in a way that hasn't been done before in a BMX video. Get staff picked on Vimeo, generating 1.5M organic views.
How to write and direct a single-take SUV commercial. How to multiple plate shoot it with a Milo motion control rig and put it all together in post with a VFX crew.
How to come up with a cool concept for the reveal of a new Coca-Cola product, pitch it to them and direct it in LA.
How to shoot a BMW driving in a 15 century Palace. How to put together CG and live action inside Nuke. How a pain in the ass rotoscoping is and how you can spend weeks on a single shot alone in VFX.
How to write, produce, direct and edit a PSA that will keep you engaged with a simple yet captivating story and a powerful message that will hit you hard in the heart at the end.
How to develop a short branded film, write a treatment and get awarded by some of the the best creative people in the business.
How to direct non-actors, children. How to deal with limited time on set. How vital the 1stAD is. How to make something look polished even with a limited budget. How to work well in high-stress situations. How to skip a shot that doesn't add anything to the story.
These are just some of the things I know. I always keep exploring, trying, re-trying, rewriting, learning, updating myself and my craft. One thing is sure - I can't imagine living in this world without creating.