Interview: Filmmaker Sudhish kamath
We came across Sudhish kamath's blog and found him to be an upcoming Filmmaker. He is surely in position to throw light on how one can realize dream of film making. Let’s know more from Sudhish kamath, a journalist and filmmaker.
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1. Can you tell use briefly about how you got interest in film making?
By just watching a lot of movies I guess. Also, I have a tendency to approach life like a movie.
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Q 2) if you get 50 lakh rupees, and 30 days time, do you think you can make a movie? If yes then how will you go about doing it?
Yes, I can. 50 lakh rupees is a lot of money. With proper planning, you can make five movies for the same amount of money. I would start by writing a script. And rewriting it till I'm convinced it's ready to be shot. Most of the filmmaking process happens on paper. The execution is the easiest part. You just need to get the right kind of technical professionals. What is important is: Do you see the entire film in your head before you show up at the set to shoot? If you are capable of dreaming, you are capable of visualisation, you are capable of creativity, storytelling and filmmaking.
Q 3) I watch lot of movies and I believe myself to be creative, do you think I can make small budget movie by teaming up with few good friends?
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Yes. As long as you can see the film in your head and as soon as you've managed to put that vision down on paper, you will be able to make a film. There will be a few hassles in executing that vision, but don't get bogged down by the technical aspects of filmmaking. And you won't and can't learn the technical aspects unless and until you actually make a film. There is no better way to learn than on the job.
Q 4) Are there any short term courses in India & USA which can help one to learn about film making?
There are no credible short-term courses that I know in India. But in the USA, the New York Film Academy has many courses to choose from. But if I had that kind of money, I would use that money to learn it the hard way. And the more effective way – by making a movie. For the record, Christopher Nolan's made his first film, 'Following' for $6000. Today, with digital technology and easy access to Hi Definition cameras, you should be able to make a film for much less.
Q 5) what is striking difference between Hindi, Tamil & Telgu movies?
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Director Dharani had an interesting theory on this. He compared it to the food tastes of the people. It is a generalisation but that's been the most significant differentiator. In Andhra, people like their food with spice, flavour and presentation. In Tamil Nadu, they want unlimited meals – everything in one meal. In Maharashtra, Delhi and other Indian cities, though they like their occasional pizza (like Dil Chahta Hai and the crossover cinema), they live on a staple of Punjabi food. That's probably why there's a lot of masala in our movies.
Q 6) if given choice which language movie will you make?
English. Since I think in English.
Q 7) Do you watch any international language movie? Can you refer us any good ones?
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World Cinema is diverse and every region has its own distinct style. I make it a point to drop in at every International film festival I can afford just to watch International cinema. I like Pedro Almodovar, Emir Kusturica, Alejandro Gonsalez and I think you can blindly pick up any film made by these guys and not be disappointed.
Q 8 ) Some time back some researcher came up with software which would predict if some movie can become hit in Hollywood ? Do you believe in such software?
No. Do you think it is possible to predict human behaviour and that too of a mass?
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Q 9) If given choice between making movie on one of the following subject: - 1) Love Story, 2) Terrorism 3) Social reform message, which subject would you go for?
I think filmmakers starting out should stick to territories familiar to them. So I'll stick to a love story. Maybe later when I'm exposed to world issues and feel strongly about anything, I would choose to make a film on that.
Q 10) Do you watch movies at home on DVDs?
Yes. Every single night.
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Q 11) if you get free tickets for a flop movie and you have free time, will you go for the movie?
Yes. There's a lot to learn even from bad movies.
Q 12) I read lot of reviews & rating on internet before deciding to watch some movie, do you think this is right?
It depends on who and what you read. Think of each website/writer as another one of your friends. Obviously, you don't take all your friends seriously. There are some whose judgment you trust and some you know who don't share the same wavelength as you. There are some who give away endings and some who just give you an idea of what to expect. So depending on what you want to know before watching a film, you can choose your website/critic.
Q 13) I am software professional, don't want to get into film making, but as hobby I want to perseve some aspect of film making, do you have any suggestion?
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If you don't see yourself as a filmmaker but see yourself passionate about making films, be a producer. Or you can always be movie buff and watch 100 films in the time it takes to make one film.
Q 14) I am software professional, and want to get into film making, and do some serious work in film making, do you have any suggestion?
Watch a lot of movies. Study them. It's okay to be inspired by them but don't copy them. Of course, there are filmmakers who have made a career by plagiarizing but let me ask you something: Would you be proud to walk around telling everyone you are Sanjay Gupta's son? If you want to make films, start by writing the film. Make the film on paper. It does not cost anything. Once you believe it's ready to be shot, go ahead and find ways to shoot it.
Q 15) Do you have anything to say to Desi junta living in USA ?
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Just because you have the access and habit of watching a lot of Hollywood films, don't compare them with Indian cinema on the basis of production values. Hollywood spends 100 times more money than we do on our films. Purely based on the money spent, sometimes, we make a lot of films that are better than their biggest hits.