എന്റെ ആദ്യത്തെ ഫിലിം സെറ്റിൽ പേടിച്ചിട്ടു എനിക്ക് ഞാൻ എഴുതിയ സ്ക്രിപ്റ്റ് പോലും കാണാൻ പറ്റുന്നില്ലായിരുന്നു. എന്റെ മണ്ടത്തരങ്ങളിൽ നിന്ന് ഒരു സിനിമ സംവിധാനം ചെയ്യാൻ നിങ്ങൾ പഠിക്കട്ടേ.

On my first film set I was so scared that I couldn't see in the script. I hope you can learn how to direct a film from my stupidities.

00:00 When I went to Direct a Film

One of the first times I went to direct a film I was so scared that when I looked at the script that I myself had written, all I could see were black dots. I hope you can learn how to direct a film from my stupidities. Here are 4 very basic things you need to know to direct a film.

01:33 An Engaging Script

In Ramayana you wonder if Ram will ever get Sita back from Ravanan. “Drama is anticipation mingled with uncertainty”, said William Archer. Every story that holds your attention till the end will have such an element.

02:31 Right Actors for Right Parts

It is one of the most important jobs as a director. Bad acting is easily spotted by audience. It takes practice to live in front of the camera. Find actors who match your character and knows to live in front of the camera.

03:21 A Crew to Direct a Film

The better the communication among your crew, the better what ends up on screen. The most important ones:

- Cinematographer

- Sound

- Editor

When choosing look if:

- Know their job well

- Good to and fro communication

- Trusts you and your vision

04:17 Basic Understanding of the Film Language

Easiest way to learn is by watching and analysing films. For more, 

- read https://www.amazon.in/Film-making-Alexander-Mackendrick/dp/0571211259/

- or watch https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuntSxVsd5TNh8KJJysrDZCV8cz-ptFXI

05:22 Bonus: Learn by Making Film After Film

Make as many films as possible for the least amount of money and time so that you can go through many iterations and learn the various departments quickly. Akira Kurosawa started as AD working in each dept, before he got to direct.

06:22 From My First Set

After being scared on set of my first film I made 10 shorts, and a feature film, while currently scripting the second film. Start wherever you are. If I can, you definitely can.

Read the article version at https://iashik.com/how-to-direct-a-film-4-things-to-know/

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Ashik Satheesh's goal is to make world class Malayalam films. He made his debut into the film industry with Munnariv (2020), the first iPhone feature film in Malayalam.

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