Is Achieving the American Dream Possible Through Cinematography?
How do you build a career as a cinematographer when the odds are against you? How do you create opportunities for yourself, when dealing with rejection, financial barriers, and prejudice? Is it possible to pursue your dream without conforming and becoming someone you are not?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with cinematographers Bruce Cole and Alejandro Mejía to discuss:
Being drawn to visual art from a young ageThe people who encouraged and inspired their creative dreamsFeeling motivated by rejection Why New York is a great place to start a film careerThe importance of having mentors in your career journeyStigmas they experience in the industry as minoritiesWhy we need to stop glamorizing film careersHow to maintain balance during long, tedious projectsCultivating yourself and embracing who you areHaving another creative form of expression outside of film
In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with cinematographers Bruce Cole and Alejandro Mejía to discuss:
Being drawn to visual art from a young ageThe people who encouraged and inspired their creative dreamsFeeling motivated by rejectionWhy New York is a great place to start a film careerThe importance of having mentors in your career journeyStigmas they experience in the industry as minoritiesWhy we need to stop glamorizing film careersHow to maintain balance during long, tedious projectsCultivating yourself and embracing who you areHaving another creative form of expression outside of film
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This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins.