Have any ADs or CWs made the switch to film directing or cinematography? What's your story? How did you do it?

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Write a film and make it. Same way you got your job now. Just make something good enough that someone will pay you to make another one.

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You can hire a camera, but it gets pricey if you're renting out of pocket and not as part of a job. There are plenty of decent mirrorless cams out right now. A Black Magic rig can be had for somewhere in the 6k to 8k range. Cheaper of you go used or pocket cam. They're a pain in the ass but have a beautiful image. Especially at the price point. However, it's important to remember one thing. It's not about the gear you have. A wonderful camera won't hide a shitty director. But a good director can make a shitty camera disappear. It's all about the story you're telling and knowing how to work within the limits of whatever equipment you've got. If anything, lighting is what makes or breaks any camera's image.

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My friends did something similar (now run a show on HBO). Started off super small (screenings in the city, submitting to monthly contests). Eventually won at NYTVF, got noticed, worked on pilots, and the rest, I suppose, is history.

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A number of directors are ex agency creatives.

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Haha no - Animals.

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@Digitas High Maintenance?

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Haha woooooord Animals is good too tho

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Any ideas on how to get experience/access to professional gear?

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Briggs did it

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