4: The Unknown and Unpredictable in Film Production: Authentic Behind The Scenes

The Loud Whisper Takeover

Have you ever peeked behind the scenes of a movie set, or even the first conversations before the script was even written? Arnaldo Stafa (Aki Studio London) invites us into the thrilling world of filmmaking as he documents the birth of his next short film, sharing the unvarnished truths of production, from conception to completion. Our conversation with Arnaldo, he elucidates how he is using his business / management skills as a filmmaker. His behind the scenes documentary fosters transparency in an industry that thrives on community.
In this episode we uncover the nuances of assembling the ideal team, protecting ideas, finding a film director and the selective process of pairing screenwriters with producers. Arnaldo sheds light on the power of networking, and the strategic moves behind recruiting a solid creative team. His collaboration with Shorts2Features lends a fresh perspective to the creative process, illustrating the importance of what happens when filmmakers join forces.
Arnaldo recounts his first experiences on a film set as a runner, and his pursuit of emotional depth through training martial arts in China. His narrative is a reminder that listening to one's inner voice, the 'loud whisper,' is crucial in both our personal and professional growth. This episode is an invitation to connect with the joy found in the present moment.
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Chapters

1. A Filmmaker's "raw" behind the scenes documentary (00:00:00)

2. Context and collaboration with Shorts2Features (00:03:50)

3. Finding a screenwriter (00:07:28)

4. Selecting a Director (00:17:43)

5. Stirring the ship and having a solid team (00:22:23)

6. Criteria to choose a director (00:28:37)

7. Having a background in business and management (00:30:06)

8. A few top tips (00:32:43)

9. Filmmaking, an opportunity of personal growth (00:37:08)

10. The best drug in the world: making someone else happy (00:37:54)

11. What Arnaldo knows so far... (00:39:02)

12. Training martial arts in a Shaolin Temple in China (00:41:45)

13. Your Unique Selling Point as an Actor (00:45:40)

14. Follow the documentary (00:47:26)

15. Listen to Your Loud Whisper (00:48:15)