10 Must Watch Interviews/Podcasts by aspiring filmmakers

10 Must Watch Interviews/Podcasts by aspiring filmmakers

Video 1: https://youtu.be/8GAngWqw8uk?si=37GtOuDpLFOLsyC0

Summary: Ravi Kiran Kola (director of Dorasaani, Rowdy Boys) shares his journey from short films to features, his writing process, and how he pitched/narrated to Vijay Deverakonda—useful for understanding story clarity, narration prep, and handling gaps between projects.

Video 2: https://youtu.be/qhcIZF3hmeE?si=RYSGgWJ7hzM8tu7g

Summary: Vidhu Vinod Chopra breaks down 12th Fail’s writing (260+ drafts), minimalistic craft choices, and “chase excellence” philosophy—great for learning script iteration, authenticity, and letting the story dictate style.

Video 3 (Part 1): https://youtu.be/DvxombVb_PY?si=-x_wMTCAioti0Y8b

Summary: Aamir Khan explains his producer mindset: defining the premise in one line, filtering stories by honesty + viability, and why Laal Singh Chaddha wasn’t mainstream by premise/structure—key for story selection and risk control.

Video 4 (Part 2): https://youtu.be/2pB0F6gV5fY?si=VWubM4xh7nT6nPUN

Summary: Continuation of Aamir’s producer masterclass covering post-COVID release strategy, pay-per-view on YouTube, and why he rejected a ₹125cr OTT deal to protect theatrical windows—valuable for distribution thinking and monetization models.

Video 5: https://youtu.be/jYeaVyc1Krc?si=y4fhFPIO1N38eMA2

Summary: Anurag Kashyap shares his outsider-to-insider journey—writing fast for free, choosing Satya over a safe TV contract, and low-budget hacks (locations, long lenses, non-disruptive shoots)—a masterclass in breaking in and making films with no safety net.

Video 6: https://youtu.be/x6LyEqrjxWs?si=OMLY_BZEPVSzWLuK

Summary: Sandeep Reddy Vanga explains conviction-driven writing (sleeping on scenes), solo screenwriting, handling controversy, and actor–director trust (e.g., Ranbir on Animal)—useful for voice, decision-making, and collaboration under heat.

 Video 7: https://youtu.be/XC8S4k63eCA?si=zp7rfpV6qw_pgZVs

Summary: Tharun Bhascker breaks down line production, screenplay lock, data-driven scheduling, and why “content isn’t diluted—formulas are” practical for budgeting, production management, and resisting formula traps.

Video 8: https://youtu.be/elZ3rY_AZy4?si=bO46XEhUJ6929l8g

Video 9: https://youtu.be/I7Mr-Lm7Q6w?si=OgoskNsrs4P6RUQb

Video 10: https://youtu.be/P2L1yRKqKtg?si=-JMevfvuqL05di3y

Bonus: https://youtu.be/txDa_uIZ7pk?si=jVjk0fKeV_JM75mB

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