-Life as a Filmmaking Director’s Assistant–
In this episode we’re going to dive into a conversation with a guest who is truly living both a professional and personal life filled with flavour.
It starts with her past global escapades of working on renown entrepreneurship initiatives through to her participation and work on world aid development programs.
Most recently however, she has immersed herself into the world of film and entertainment. Hear as she gives us an unfiltered look into what that industry is truly like.
Introducing
Elena Omura is an aspiring writer and director. Having attended Prague Film School, she deftly found her way into a major Amazon Prime Video production in the role of Director’s Assistant.
As of recording, this show was the most watched series premiere of 2021 and one of the Top 5 series launches all time for Prime Video. So yeah, Elena has been part of a professional experience that not many of us could claim to fully comprehend.
Present Work
She has since taken on work once again as a Director’s Assistant for an upcoming film which also boasts major talent and resources behind it.
Project Work
In between all of this, Elena is presently engaged with writing for a short film she plans to direct and release in the near future. Most recently, she released a music video in which she took on sole directorial duties and responsibilities.
Reasons to Listen
In this fascinating conversation we dive into the weeds of filmmaking starting with an in depth look at the role of a DA or director’s assistant in the world of film. Elena so kindly shares what that entails including the stresses, joys and hidden details.
Listeners will also learn just how useful the holding of a position like that is in terms of the development of a career with an ultimate aim of writing and directing within the world of filmmaking.
We also dig beneath surface level understandings of what the “grind” of work on a film set is all about. Furthermore, listeners will also gain insight into what those in the industry refer to as “set addiction” and not only what it means but how it manifests itself within the lives of people associated with a production.
The conversation also meanders into topics on finding inspiration within filmmaking, as well as that of advice to those looking for ways to build out an idea or concept into a filmmaking project.
The talk will truly be of interest to anyone with even a casual interest in the filmmaking scene and even more valuable to those who may have their own writing or directing aspirations but are just starting out.
A Memorable Quote from the Episode:
“One reason why I really wanted this position on set is to be close to directors to see what they’re thinking about. It’s hard to really know what it’s like to be a director especially on a big project unless you’re doing it yourself. Being able to be close to a director was one way I figured would be a great way to learn. “
-Elena Omura
Words of Wisdom
Grab some insightful advice on breaking into the world of filmmaking from Elena.
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