MMM: Making Movies with Mattia

Ciao People,

In this episode, I have the pleasure to talk with Taichi, a Filmmaker from Japan who lives and works in London.

Director (both in Japan and UK) for commercials, music videos and documentaries mostly focused on sport and the music industry, he talks about his first featured film as well as his next project.

He tells us the differences between a Japanese to a British or American production with their pros and cons.

With great advice he gives on how to be a good director, he also mentions which director and film inspire him.

Thank you and enjoy!

Link to his website and more info can be found on my website post:

Ciao People,

In this episode, I introduce Laura, a Focus Puller from France working in London for feature film, music video and web content productions.

She explains in a few words how the camera department works and each role within the department. 

She also explains the differences between a 1st and a 2nd Assistant camera and how to move from each role.

As she has worked for French productions, she explains how they work and how they differ from UK productions.

Thank you and enjoy!

Link to her website and more info can be found on my website post:

Ciao People,

In this episode I introduce Yana, a cinematographer from Russia who lives and works in London.

Yana tells us everything about her job as Director of Photography (DOP in short) and her ways to plan a shot in pre-production.

With various job backgrounds and many experiences working in many productions from around the world, she explains her good way to deal with directors and crews in case they disagree with some shots.

Experienced also as a still photographer and visual artist, she still exhibits many of her pictures to events and art galleries despite she considers still photography as a current hobby rather than a job.

Thank you and enjoy!

Link to her website and more info can be found on my website post:

Ciao People, 

In this episode, I introduce Jake, an editor who also turn to be a Colour Grader. 

Self-learner, he has many years of experiences working by himself and on big productions as he also directs and edits his short films. 

Together we talk about the colour grader role and their skills, from their tasks and how is still a job that despite they follow orders, is still a position that requires a big imagination.

He also gives good advice on what program is suitable for people who want to start editing or colour grading too. 

Thank you and enjoy!

Link to his website and more info can be found on my website post:

Ciao People,

In this episode, I introduce Dom, a Producer and Director working in many popular indie projects.

With many years of experience working on both sides, he describes the different kinds of producer roles as well as the main duty of a director.

He gives a good explanation of how the distribution for indie films work by giving good advice on which cinemas he selects and the way to do a sold out.

He also gives some great pieces of advice on: following many networking events and, for those who want to be directors, starting acting classes, understanding the acting and the screenwriting process.