Pandemics. They're the worst, amirite? We're rounding nearly a year of a "new normal," and while hope is in sight, it's still pretty far off. As a commercial director and filmmaker, this year has been particularly "interesting" for my career, but with a little innovation, some clever marketing, and a very open mind, I was able to make the best of it, and even, dare I say, thrive, even if not how I expected. Flashback to a year ago, and I was just starting to hit a stride in my career. I had been in SHOOT magazine's Top 30 New Directors Showcase, had my first rep, and was directing broadcast spots for Nike, Google, and Honda. Finally, I thought, years of hard work and dedication were starting to pay off. Then someone ate a bat bisque, and my life, like everyone's, was put on hold. A month in, when everyone stopped calling and all active projects were shelved indefinitely, I realized I had to make some creative moves. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 29 January, 2021