Eyevory Tower Podcast | An Online Radio Show for Filmmakers

In this episode host of the show Raghunath S takes you through different ideas for films. He also gives practical examples to relate to the points he explains.

Topics discussed in the episode: 

1. Photographs or paintings
2. Reading books 
3. Blogs - quick and easy
4. Quora - Asking + search
5. Newspaper - skim thru headlines
6. Adopting stories - short stories, long novels
7. Real life stories - look around
8. Local legends - do research and find out more
9. Idea Journal - carry all the time
10. Write about yourself

"Doing things now and failing is better than regretting after 50 or 60 years is what our guest believes" - is what our guest believes. Listen to the full interview as host of the show Raghunath takes you through Guru Prasad's journey to film world.   About Guru Prasad:  Guru is a filmmaker from Bengaluru. He has lived in different cities from South India. Studied Film Direction course in Flash Frame Visual Academy, Guru is highly passionate about filmmaking. After making couple of short films during his course, now he is directing a full length feature film in Telugu.     Takeaways from the interview:   

• Guru Prasad's cinema journey
• Importance of having burning passion
• Step by step process of making a short film
• How to get ideas for film
• Building a team
• Importance of casting

    Favorite Quotes:      I knew It's going to be tough, it's going to test you everywhere, but one thing important is I am gonna sleep nice and wake up nice   Human body has one soul and a film has only one line   I can't think anything when I watch a movie, can't even sense my breathing. It is like meditation

Like they say every taxi driver in LA has a script, every DSLR shooter who knows how to shoot has a film story. But what it really takes to be a modern filmmaker? Listen to the episode as host of the show Raghunath S, takes you through Kiran Kumar's filmmaking journey.   Takeawasys:

• Kiran's filmmaking journey
• What can we get from film school
• Importance of casting in cinema
• How to build a team for short film
• Importance of meetup groups and networking
• Pitching the story to producers
• Step by step process of making a short film

    Favorite Quotes:    "What Film Schools provide is the environment. They put all the dreamers in one place.  You can connect with anyone instantly and imagine how many things are possible"     "I can't see any struggles because the whole filmmaking process is a struggle"     "What modern day filmmakers miss is they don't know VFX. They are not well versed with the digital process of the filmmaking. All they have is a passion and good script"

What is there is the frame is as important as what is not there in the frame. Listen to the episode as host of the show Raghunath takes you through journey of Talen Claude. Also find out how he is making a living out his profession that is video production.   About Talen Claude: Talen is a Cinematographer from Bengaluru who works extensively on Corporate & Wedding Films. He has worked on many projects across India and chooses them depending on his schedule and suitability. Donning several feathers on his cap, Talen's experience is vast. He has worked at DNA India for Page 3, Night Life and Lifestyle Photography, Event Photography for different media houses, DOP and Associate Director for regional filmmakers. After getting the necessary foundation from photojournalists, he worked with some of the top-notch photographers in India. Coming from the media background, Talen is not only good with his practical skills but also well versed with the theory of photography. He is also good with image editing, a skill he picked up while working in different organisations.   Takeaways:   

• Talen's journey of video production
• Why script is important
• What you need to write in script for Cinematographer
• Cinematographer and Director relationship
• Experience of film marketing
• Mistakes he has made and you can avoid
• Tips for aspiring Cinematographers

 

 

Talent and skills are an integral part of a filmmaker. If you have talent that's not enough, you need to learn and master the skills to work on your talent. How do you apply these skills to screenwriting and what it takes to be a screenwriter? Listen to the interview as host of the show Raghunath takes you through Prarthana's journey with lot of tips on filmmaking.

**About Prarthana:** Prarthana is a writer from Bengaluru. She has written screenplay for around 9 films and has worked in various departments of filmmaking. After completing literature from St Joseph's College, Prarthana started working in a corporate company in Bengaluru. Having the day job one side she manages her passion whenever she gets free time. Two of her films on public forum have received overwhelming response, the other are doing the rounds in film festivals and in various stages of post-production.

**Takeaways from this episode:**

* Prarthana's journey into the world of cinema * Importance of family in your career * Struggles she faced during her career * How to handle criticism * Process of getting film ideas * How to convert ideas into films * Tools for screenwriting * Tips for aspiring screenwriters

What does it take to write a screenplay and make a film? Know more about filmmaking from this guy who has mastered his skills even though he had a full time job. Listen to the episode as host of the show Raghunath takes you through a wonderful journey of Vihaan in this conversation.     About Vihaan:  Vihaan Nataraj is a filmmaker from Bengaluru. Even though he started his career as an IT guy, his passion for filmmaking has never left him. He made short films during his day job nearly 4 years and quit his day job to work in cinema. Today he has many names attached - Actor, Writer, Director and Editor. Vihaan also runs a production house called Golden Age Film House and hosts regular filmmaking workshops under this banner.   Takeaways:  

• Vihaan's journey into cinema
• How to build a team for filmmaking
• How to utilise time if you have day job
• Process of making short films
• Importance of rewriting scripts
• Tips for writing screenplay

Well you might have heard or experienced in your life at one stage 'first love is always a memorable one'. Think of the first movie? Memorable - for sure yes. Think of the hard side of it: if there is anything that's even harder than making a movie, it's making your first movie. We might make a lot of mistakes in the first film and it might teach a lot but it doesn't mean that you need to jump off and make the film. Listen to the episode as I discuss 5 things first time directors need to know in this episode.      Takeaways: 

• Script is everything - make it your best friend
• Storyboard the entire film
• Assembling the right cast and crew
• Schedule and finish on time - don't delay the shoot for long time
• Stay positive and keep moving

Interview Credits:  Alejandro G Inarritu interview - Producers Guild of America Christopher Nolan Interview - Film Society of Lincoln Center

What goes into making a short film? Listen to the episode as Raghunath takes you through the journey of Bangalore based short filmmaker Chandil Kumar. From paperboy to working in corporate world to becoming a filmmaker - Chandil brings a lot of value to the table.   About Chandil Kumar:  Chandil Kumar is a short filmmaker from Bangalore. He works for a corporate company during day and does all creative work related to filmmaking during free time. When we look back at his life - we can see a humble beginning and a wonderful journey from paper boy to a filmmaker. Today he has got his own team and also started a banner called 'Paper Boys' production house.   Takeaways: 

• Chandil Kumar's story 
• Step by step process of making his short film
• Building team for short film
• Importance of casting
• Directing the actors
• Lessons learned during this film
• Tips for aspiring filmmakers

  Favourite Quote from the interview:  "If actor is not able to perform well, it's definitely the director's problem, because he is not able to convey what exactly he wants to do"

What is the secret to a good film marketing or any marketing? There isn't one - find out more in this episode as host of the show Raghunath sits for a detailed conversation with Chengappa Mann.   From sticking movie posters to film marketing and to starting his own production company, Chengappa has had a wonderful career of 8 years. Listen to the episode as he shares his journey and tips for new filmmakers on film marketing, strategies and so on.     About Chengappa:    Chengappa is one man with many faces - Teacher, Author, Brand Consultant, Public Speaker, Journalist, Activist, Travel and Graphic Designer.  His experience includes working as a Brand Consultant and Marketing Strategist for various clients was also a Visiting faculty at St Aloysius College (Autonomous) in the department of Communications, faculty member for Mass Communication & Media Studies (MCMS) Post Graduate program. He has worked closely with many filmmakers - especially with Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar - one of the finest filmmakers of India.     Takeaways  

• Chengappa's career
• Lessons he learned during the journey
• Note on failures
• Transition from traditional marketing to digital marketing
• Step by step process of film marketing
• Technological change - how do we respond
• In film advertising
• Importance of short films
• Tips for aspiring filmmakers

    Favourite quotes from this episode   Filmmaking is like learning a language. If you don't think in that language you can't learn the language. Likewise, if you don't think movies, you can't make movies.    Failure is the only thing that has made me reach here. I would never forget my failures. Because I have accepted those failures with a laugh and smile on my face

Sound is one of the major components of filmmaking. If 50 percent of film is visuals other 50 percent is audio. If you get the sound right, we don't need to worry about music or background score in terms of conveying the story. Sound is a language, it creates the perspective in the minds of audience. Sound is an independent storytelling tool where you can create vocabulary for that language and add rich cinematic experience. Listen to the episode as host of the show Raghunath takes you through the process of sound creation.    Things discussed in this episode: 

• Importance of sound in film scene
• Examples of sound
• Saving Private Ryan beach scene
• Process of sound creation
• Pro tip to become better sound designer