The making of Cote D’Azur has been an incredible experience for me. I’ve learnt so much in terms of constructing my own film together which is a very different mind space to having previously worked in a single role (i.e. editor, art direction, camera, producer).
I feel my creativity has finally found its space in being able to work with various people to draw together a whole piece. My favorite moments have been firstly, working with the writer to really develop the idea and build the script after we had shot the footage. We worked with the dialogue sheet and a basic shot sequence to exactly fit word to picture and shape the story. I think we have an honest and true to life film thats captured a little of the world of cycling thanks to this process.
Second, sitting in the edit room with the editor to work things out. Usually its up to me to get down to business with Final Cut and i’ve realised (probably obvious) its much easier to direct if someone is operating FCP for you.
I understand so much more about myself and the films I want to make now. I have confidence in my choices, for picture or narrative, again this makes me a much stronger director – learning to trust your instincts, because I’ve got an end product I like. I want to keep making sure each film is about something I enjoy and have passion for.
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