Written by Trevor RoachThe journey a film takes to completion varies from project to project, yet they all require a large amount of time. There’s, of course, the time it takes to develop and produce a film, but also what’s needed for shooting new scenes, pickups, and VFX-heavy post-production. No matter the film, we grow throughout its process, both as artists and as individuals throughout life. There are certain projects that encourage that growth more than others, and City of Dreams, directed by Mohit Ramchandani (Mo), is a perfect example of that. - YouTube www.youtube.com This film took six years from principal photography to theatrical release, where in that time, I was promoted from 2nd Unit DP to Co-Director of Photography. It is a perfect example of not only the persistence and dedication required to often complete a film but also the importance of believing in your story so passionately, as Mo has done here. My involvement in the film began in late 2018, when the cinematographer for the project, Alejandro Chávez, A.M.C., asked me to come on board to be his 2nd Unit DP and ‘B’ camera on the main unit. This was a huge honor and opportunity for me, as I was only a year removed from graduating with my MFA from Chapman University, and this would be the largest production I have been involved in to date. From the very first day of shooting, I quickly had to adapt my operating style to that of what was...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 7 November