How do I start my career as a Film maker?
I am amateur, How do I start with film making?
If you are new and amateur and want to pursue the career of film making then there is no better place than your Home to start with. You can just take your handy cam out and look around for the issues that needs attention of the public. Off course you can always involve your friends for this. Write a good script. Be confident and take the bull from the both horns. You never know if your portfolio impresses any top director of the industry you may get hired. Also, Youtube is also a stage to show your talent, you can upload your videos and films to prove your talents and skills.
What qualities do I need to have to become a good filmmaker?
Since the job a film maker is endless and includes various tasks of raising of capital, scrip writing, casting, shooting, editing and distributing. So one should be creative, motivated, artistic, expressive, patient, determined, focused, sensitive, self-disciplined and have technical skills. The one must have quality is a unique storytelling.