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Why Watch Films by Under 18 Filmmakers

Writer's picture: Anuska GuhaAnuska Guha


Everyone has dreamed of becoming a director, actor, or actress since they were little because the glamour world is always appealing as if the entire world appears to be ideal there. Everything appears to be in order. Previously, technology was not as advanced, so if a person is dedicated to becoming a director or a filmmaker, he or she must work extremely hard to establish themselves in order for any film enterprise to hire them and showcase their skills and ideas, talent, capacity, capability, and anything else.

However, as technology advances, there are more and more variations in every sector of the globe, including human behavior, ranging from mud houses to multi-storeyed buildings, from hand-pulled carts to airplanes, and perhaps most importantly, when it comes to moving picture creation, the primary issue that's required maybe a camera. Cameras used to be so enormous that they couldn't be used purely for photography, but now even a mobile phone's camera can take miniature photos. Not to mention the progression of camera technology from SLRs to today's typical DSLRs.

A film director is in charge of the creative and dramatic components of a film, as well as visualizing the script and directing the crew and performers to achieve that vision. The director plays an important part in casting the cast, deciding on the production style, and overseeing all of the creative components of filming. The theatre director directs the formed associated team and provides an overarching vision by which a film is eventually completed or discovered. Administrators must be forced to negotiate differences in creative visions while staying within budget. The production of short films and documentaries has increased as current media has become more accessible and affordable. Filmmakers from all over the world are using the medium as means of precise experimentation and learning.

Short films are being scaled to new heights by new media and film festivals all around the world. The internet has given filmmakers a platform to criticize screenland and Hollywood films for their lack of inventiveness. The internet has made it easier for people to collaborate and share their work, and it has also made it easier for filmmakers to reach out to dead-set viewers all over the world. As a result of this, short films are becoming a vibrant medium in an industry that is dominated by blockbusters.

Many individuals can now afford a DSLR, and it's a big draw for kids who want to practice photography, filmmaking, or just flaunt it in front of their friends like my parents gave it to me, I am cool, etc. It's also been observed that once one gets their hands on a camera, they desire to make a film, particularly a short one because it is both inexpensive and convenient.

They then start brainstorming ideas for a script for their own original short film that they will shoot. This perception development can be described as a very positive change in children because they want to create their own world and show people different perspectives of life. For example, in long films, we see a story revolve around a particular character and everything is fictitious or according to the script...but it is seen that these young filmmakers show the reality, the very minute details of life that one may not have noticed and that too in a matter of minutes. The short films also assist in speaking the unsaid words of people or animals or inanimate objects in front of a large audience.

It's not as if you can only shoot a film or a documentary if you have a camera; many teenagers who can't afford a camera use technology to their advantage. What are we talking about, guess? Yes, they have cell phones. All they need is a camera, whether it's a DSLR or a mobile phone, to capture what's in their minds.

Short films do not require a theatre or a cinema hall to reach a large audience. These are available from the creators on social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and others. As previously said, their primary goal is to demonstrate the significance of the story and the art to the general public. The teen years, or 18 years, are said to be the idea generation time, therefore these young filmmakers keep no bounds in their heads and investigate everything with a tremendous drive.

The ability to use a smartphone as a high-definition video camera has opened up a whole new universe of documentary filmmaking possibilities. Some of the notable Indian YouTube channels that allow these young filmmakers to showcase and express their work includes

  • Humara Movie by Vinay Mishra, Preety Ali, Pallavi Rohtagi, and Raghavan.

  • Six Sigma Films by Anurag Khanna.

  • Pocket Films — Indian Short Films:

  • Terribly Tiny Tales: by Anuj Gosalia and Chintan Ruparel,

There are many renowned film directors currently, but besides watching their films only, we should also prioritize the films by these young directors who aren't as well-known, so that we may assist them to reach a wider audience and gain recognition via their work. It is our responsibility to support talent and motivate fine craftsmanship to prevent them from fading away.

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