The Moment I Fell in Love With Film

This Valentine’s Day, we’re turning the spotlight on the moments that sparked a lifelong love affair with filmmaking. For many in the production community, the journey began with a single, transformative experience — a movie that left them breathless, a childhood experiment with a camcorder, or a behind-the-scenes revelation that unveiled the magic of storytelling. These are the moments that nudged them down the winding, unpredictable road of filmmaking, where creativity knows no bounds, and every frame is a labour of love.

We’ve gathered heartfelt stories from producers, directors, and post-production professionals across the globe. From the awe-inspiring cinematic spectacles to the surreal charm of a family VHS tape, these are the films and experiences that ignited their passion and set them on a path to creating their own cinematic magic.

Grab your popcorn and settle in as we celebrate the moments that made these filmmakers fall head over heels for the art of storytelling.

Renee Williams Royal, VP, head of production (Chemistry), president of Test Tube Productions – Chemistry, USA

The First Film Shoot

I fell in love with film when I interviewed for my first job in advertising. I was invited to a large shoot to meet with my prospective boss. Watching all the incredible work that goes into making one shot really intrigued me. Before this, I had no idea how many people, talent, and work it took to accomplish what we watch on film. From the PAs making sure that talent got to set on time to the director who planned every detail in that singular shot, I was hooked on being part of the action. I realised then that I wanted to be an integral part of making creative visions come to life.

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