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Hi,

While looking for connections in my hometown, I came across a collective that produces, shoots, and distributes both short and feature films.

As I’m new to the industry, I didn’t realize this kind of structure existed. How common are these types of collectives? Does working with them differ significantly from more traditional production companies or solo filmmaking?

I’m considering reaching out to offer my help in exchange for learning opportunities. They seem quite open to people willing to contribute their time. What do you think?

Hi, 30-year-old French woman here! I’m trying to start a career as a filmmaker, coming from a solo game developer background. I have skills in 3D modeling and programming, and I’m comfortable with software like Blender.

I often read that making short films and submitting them to festivals is one of the best ways to get started. I was wondering: should I make an animated short using my 3D skills, or go for live-action?

To give a bit more context, what really attracts me to filmmaking is working on real locations with real props and people. I’m quite tired of spending all my time in front of a computer, and I’d like to move toward something more tangible.

At the same time, I’m aware of how difficult the film industry is, and I wonder if it would be smarter to start with something I already know I’m good at. With my current skills I think I can make a decent animated short (~2m30) almost all by myself in maybe height months. But I’m also a bit worried about being “pigeonholed” as an animation director or 3D artist if I go down that path.

Any thoughts or advice would be very welcome!

Hello ! M'intéressant de très près au monde du cinéma en vue d'une potentielle reconversion, je suis preneuse de toute adresse, communauté ou contact auxquels m'adresser.

Je cherche à me constituer un réseau, à me faire de l'expérience en proposant de l'aide gratuitement sur des projets et à me faire conseiller pour la réalisation de mon premier court métrage. Et j'ai un millions de questions sur tous les aspects de la réalisation, de la préprod à la diffusion !

Pour l'instant mes pistes sont :

- Le café des auteurices

- Le cursus cinéma à Rennes 2

- Les associations locales (Clair Obscur et Court Métrange notamment)

Merci !