Aysha Scott Talks About Her Profession as A Black British Female Filmmaker

Marginalization and Resistance are never lacking when considering the story of black British or people of African origin in Britain. As for why that is the case and what can be done to address the situation, there are several meaningful individuals who are not giving up on the struggle for a better and more just society.

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How to become a professional filmmaker

Becoming a professional filmmaker requires a combination of technical skills, creativity, and business acumen. Here are some steps to help you get started:

1. Study filmmaking: Take classes, workshops, or courses to learn the technical skills needed to make films. Study filmmaking theory, editing, cinematography, lighting, and sound.
2. Practice: Start making films. You can use your smartphone or a basic camera to start creating short films. Practice your skills by making different types of films such as documentaries, short films, and music videos.
3. Build your portfolio: As you create films, build your portfolio. Showcase your best work on a website or social media platforms. Your portfolio is your calling card and will help you get hired.
4. Network: Attend film festivals, screenings, and events in your area. Meet other filmmakers and industry professionals. Join filmmaking groups or associations. Networking is important in the film industry, and it can help you find work and build relationships.
5. Get experience: Look for opportunities to work on film sets. You can start as a production assistant, camera operator, or grip. Working on film sets will help you learn the ins and outs of the industry.
6. Develop a business mindset: Filmmaking is not just about creativity, it’s also a business. Learn about contracts, negotiations, and budgeting. Develop a business plan and understand how to market your films.
7. Keep learning: Filmmaking is a constantly evolving field, so it’s important to keep learning. Attend workshops, take courses, and read industry publications to stay up to date on the latest trends and techniques.

Becoming a professional filmmaker takes time and hard work, but with dedication and persistence, you can turn your passion for film into a successful career.

Today in our episode of Obehi podcast, we are going to be listening to a Black British Female Filmmaker who will be sharing her UK experience with us

Some Key Points In This Episode

• Getting started as a filmmaker in the UK,
• Black British Jamaican community experience,
• Your main challenges as a black British female filmmaker,
• Her film project “ABSENT”

The Full Interview with Aysha Scott

About The Guest: Aysha Scott

Aysha has been producing media content since 2004. She was the founder of Ethos digital Magazine creating music videos, short films, and interviews handling all media concepts for the magazine’s content. In 2007, she trained at the highly acclaimed Anna Scher Theatre School in Islington, working professionally in numerous TV, film, and theatre productions.

She later graduated from London South Bank University with a 2.1 in studying Creative Writing awarded the Course Directors Prize for outstanding achievements. Shortly after graduating, she formed her production company A Scott Productions to house her independent films.

Followed by A Scott Academy to teach film, acting, and creative writing to young people and has carved out a progressive career as an independent filmmaker. Her co-written and produced feature film ’Residential’ premiered at the British Urban Film Festival in 2016 and was nominated for two awards at the BUFF Festival 2017. She completed her award-winning short film ‘It Still Hurts’ under the company’s slate with the numerous UK and international festival screenings.

In 2017 she produced the multi-award-winning short film ‘Voice of Reason’ alongside US director Antoine Allen.

She recently made her directorial debut with her anti-bullying short film ‘Dismissed’, available on seven streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime and Apple TV. It has over 1.1 million views on YouTube and was screened at 12 festivals, winning a monetary award from the Women of African Decent festival.

She has recently been nominated for a female best filmmaker at the EPRA Leadership and Entrepreneurial Awards held in September 2022. Aysha will be making her feature film directorial debut on ‘Absent’, based on her experiences as a single mum.

You can reach Aysha Scott on her company website Ascottproductions.com.

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