Q&A: "I want to be a film director."

Martin Scorsese once said: "Cinema is a matter of what’s in the frame and what’s out."

Here was my answer:

First thing, get good at storytelling because it's the core of your job. The best way is by learning to write screenplays. Next, work on your communication skills, since film production is all about talking and listening.

Write, then grab a camera—NOT a cell phone (you'll learn more, including lighting, with a camera than with a phone, which can be too perfect nowadays and doesn't look real)—and start shooting. When you run into problems, solve them. If you mess up, figure out why and learn from it. Repeat the process.

Remember, a film director is like a conductor in an orchestra. You don't have to be an expert at every instrument, but you must understand them well. The best way to learn is by working on a production so you can see and learn firsthand, but be prepared for it to be tough because you might not get paid or get paid very little and work long hours.

Once you've tried your best, leave it to the god you trust, because this industry is as much about chance as it is about skill. That's why you have to be prepared.

Trust me my friend, it's never too late to be what you want to be. Look at me, I'm still learning at my age.

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