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Honestly, the two Bloomberg Media Studios' (Nokia's - Exponential Era and McKinsey & Co. - Where Do You Stand?) projects shot on the Volume were a dream for me - combining two types of filming I am very experienced with - shooting interviews, and using big screen / mega visual backdrops.
On both projects, Bloomberg had a really clear overarching vision but gave us loads of latitude to put it together and fill in the details. Nokia was fantastic as we included a BTS aesthetic into the film which I always enjoy adding into the mix. On McKinsey & Co we used a more integrated feel by adding production design elements on the stage as well as a 3D asset of the woods on the Volume. Across the two projects, we had fantastic crew and my favourite camera package (Alexa Mini LF and Canon K35s) - what more can you ask for?
Oddly enough, when I was young and starry eyed I was much more into books than films. My entry into professional filmmaking didn't start until I was 24 and I was pretty clueless at that stage!
Directing is an evolving passion and the culmination of my fifteen year journey so far in the world of filmmaking. I've worked as a camera op, editor, producer, and producer/director - dipping my toes in all parts of the process.
This varied experience is useful to me as I have an understanding of different departments (while not to their level of technical expertise) and this base knowledge allows me to be empathetic to the requirements and needs of the team.
The technology and potential of VP is so exciting - but the best thing for me at Cube Studio is their ambition. Not every production company puts the creative at the top of their priorities but at Cube there is a real desire to make great films and do new things. And they are also just nice, reasonable humans who are open to ideas, want to push creativity and make things happen.
GO FOR IT! - such a fabulous job and I feel so lucky to do this. But I have three pieces of advice if you are finding things tough: