Uncle Vinny is joined by Special Guest, Apostolos Films aka Dimitri The Shooter. Dimitri shares his experiences of how he became one of the most notable filmers in Toronto, working with Riff Raff, his love of films, establishing his business, overseas experiences, and much more.
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0:00 - Welcome Dimitri The Shooter aka Apostolos Films
1:10 - Born & Raised in GTA
1:30 - Being a Film Nerd (War, Grindhouse, History)
2:10 - Greek Heritage
3:00 - Stretching a Budget For Filming
4:35 - Harry Potter; Interest in Acting & Music
5:40 - Chief Keef Inspiration; Shoutout 1995
6:40 - Shoutout AZae
7:00 - 2012 Rap; Adrenaline Music
9:30 - Datpiff; Power to Upload & Shoot Videos
10:10 - RIP EBE Bandz
11:40 - Having Contact With Jack Harlow in 2017
13:10 - Cole Bennett
15:40 - Using Film Knowledge to Help With Shooting
16:40 - Filming in Grade 6!
17:50 - Loving Low Budget Horror Films; Versatility
18:30 - Filming Commercials, Videos, Weddings, Community Events
20:00 - Playing The Game; Understanding Business
22:00 - Video Politics
24:00 - Knowing Your Worth
25:35 - Shooting AR Paisley "F*** Rap" Video
27:40 - Creative Editing
29:00 - Little Details Take Videos To Another Level
30:00 - Paying Homage; Italian Films; Tarantino
31:30 - Foreign Film Market
32:30 - Loving Obscure Films
33:15 - Peter Jackson
35:00 - Important To Have Inspiration
36:40 - Working With Roney Early On
38:20 - Building Up Experience; Humble Beginnings
39:00 - Shoutout Orazio
42:00 - Working With "Captured Films"
42:50 - Shoutout Screwface Films
43:30 - Going On Tour With Riff Raff!!! Crazy Stories
46:40 - Riff Raff & Skepta Video
47:20 - Riff Raff Shutting Down Tattoo Shop
47:50 - Starting to Work With Riff Raff
48:40 - Jody Highroller Work Ethic
49:50 - Touring Experiences
50:30 - Riff Raff is a LEGEND & MANIAC
53:00 - Different Editing Styles as Signature
54:00 - Shooting Pressa "Maserati" Video; Editing in 3 Days
55:40 - Shooting in Greece; Working With Labels
56:50 - Evolving as a Creative; As Long As You Get Paid
57:40 - Be Careful Out Here
58:15 - Filming Can Be Very Dangerous
1:00:15 - Rap Cap
1:00:35 - Shoutout Slim Jesus
1:01:30 - Dangerous Content
1:02:40 - Not Involved in Politics
1:03:30 - Accidentally Filming a Diss Video
1:04:30 - Torontology; Reddit; Rappers Buying Views
1:05:30 - Working With Greek Artists
1:06:15 - Organic Views vs. Paid Views
1:06:50 - Involvement in Greek Scene
1:08:40 - Paying For Promo; Steady Growth
1:10:00 - Views Not Adding Up
1:12:30 - Finessing For Bigger Audiences
1:13:00 - Future Zombie Film
1:14:00 - Movie Business
1:15:00 - Shoutout All The Videographers
1:16:00 - Finding Your Own Route to Success
1:16:40 - Shoutout @apostolosfilms_official