The thing I love about film and TV is that it can take you all over the world, and the universe, without you ever having to leave your couch. That being said, when you work in this field, it can be the launch pad that lets you actually visit the entire globe while working on projects.We had the pleasure of sitting down with Cinematographer Sheldon Chau, whose work has taken him everywhere you can imagine. The most recent project he DP'd, Pooja, Sir, took him to Nepal, which came with its own series of hurdles and rewarding experiences.Check out interview below. - YouTube www.youtube.com No Film Schol: How did you get involved with Pooja, Sir?Sheldon Chau: My name reached Deepak through two of my previous directors, both of whom recommended me to him as he was prepping in 2021. As soon as initial discussions started, Deepak and I clicked as we had the same drive towards socially-relevant storytelling and a similar taste in films. One of the more extraordinary challenges we faced just before I left for Nepal in late summer 2022 was when Deepak’s wife and lead actress of the film, Asha Magrati, was diagnosed with three rare types of cancer. The production was delayed to allow her to fight and recover, and we miraculously came together again despite unpredictable schedules a year later to complete the film. I appreciated Deepak’s trust in me because he balanced the new dates around my busy filming schedule and remained committed so...
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