If you are aspiring to be a filmmaker despite knowing the challenges involved in today’s times then here is a list of commandments that would help you as you pursue your ambition. They have been listed out by the noted director Anurag Kashyap and it is a 10 point manual.
1. Minimize your locations as that would reduce cost.
2. Your team should comprise only of passionate actors and those who are willing to share responsibilities.
3. While shooting have strong attention for detail and the canning must be done with minimal resources.
4. Most importantly, you need to do what you believe in, that conviction is much needed.
5. Make sure that you maintain good relations with everyone.
6. If the situation demands, do not hesitate to beg, borrow or steal.
7. Promote your film in every way possible.
8. Luxuries should take a backseat and they must be sacrificed.
9. Your focus should be more on the content and not on the technique.
10. Once your film is ready, make sure you send it to different film festivals so that the selectors watch it.
