Filmmaking is essentially a journey of exploration and self-exploration, but there may be times when you’re plagued by creative block and struggle to unleash your inner creativity. And what better way to gain inspiration than to hear advice straight from the experts? Introducing a brand new series by The 5-Min Video Challenge (#T5MVC) – #AskTheExpert! Aspiring film producers will definitely not want to miss this.
The #AskTheExpert series is broadcast live on Facebook and has so far featured three filmmakers all with different specializations.
Featured filmmakers were keen to share their personal experiences in filmmaking, alongside some useful tips and tricks, during the live sessions. Meanwhile, members of the audience were encouraged to interact with the filmmaker by posting questions in the comments section while the live’s ongoing. The best-posed question for each session stood a chance to win a pair of movie tickets, and questions ranged from “How do you make your film stand out?” to queries a tad more cheeky like “What do you typically do on a Sunday evening?”. Commenters certainly had their bit of fun. The live streams were educational, engaging, and – above all – very personalized.
In case you’ve missed the broadcasted sessions, you can watch the full videos here on #T5MVC’s YouTube channel. Or alternatively, check out the links below to read the filmmakers’ responses in the comment section. Trust me, it can get pretty entertaining.
Here’s the current list of featured filmmakers (and where you can find the live streams):
- Jacqui Hocking, Visual Storytelling
Link: https://www.facebook.com/the5minvideochallenge/videos/1707660109275723/
- Fix Productions, Breaking Barriers with Comery
Link: https://www.facebook.com/the5minvideochallenge/videos/1725772434131157/
- Matthew Horrex, The Art of Cinematography
Link: https://www.facebook.com/the5minvideochallenge/videos/1751316151576785/
There will be more exciting content coming up, so do like and follow #T5MVC’s Facebook page or www.the5minvideo.com to stay up-to-date with all the latest tips, tricks, and news!
Learn more about the motivations of the 5-minute Video Challenge from Singtel International’s CEO, Arthur Lang:
https://www.facebook.com/the5minvideochallenge/posts/1789095697798830
Learn about the #SocialMediaStar contest here: http://www.the5minvideo.com/the-social-media-star-award-2017/