On the Season 5 finale of Let’s Talk AA, filmmaker and author Avleen Aanand hosts a practical behind-the-scenes masterclass alongside her closest technical crew: Assistant Director Divisha and BTS Lead Akshay.

Ditching surface-level discussion, this episode serves as an on-set manual dissecting the chaotic logistics of micro-budget movie production. Divisha and Akshay share their real experiences running a tight 15-hour shoot sequence—from coordinating actor dressing schedules and managing director expectations, to handling sudden audio disruptions like shutting off air conditioning in peak summer heat to prevent microphone hums. We analyze the technical challenges of capturing behind-the-scenes footage in narrow hallways crowded with camera rigs and gaffers, alongside an open critique of the audience feedback received at the Niv Art Centre premiere of "MIRA TALKS."
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