The Cinematic Collective

Raaw Media
  • 5.0 (3)
  • TV & Film

Nadia Zafar and Raoul Rajasingham are experienced small scale filmmakers. They are here to answer all your questions about small scale filmmaking. Through interviews and film references, the two provide detailed advice on being a successful creative on a budget.

Episodes

  1. 06/29/2021

    WUI: Writing Under the Influence

    Raoul Rajasingham and Nadia Zafar answer a listener question about growing dependent on weed in order to write. Both co-hosts pull from their personal experiences, whether it's weed or alcohol, and explained how they dealt with their toxic tendencies.

  2. 06/16/2021

    The REAL Life of a PA

    Raoul and Nadia answer a listener question about whether or not PA work is even worth the sweat and tears. Actress and Production Assistant Teresa Gonzalez shares her take on her work with American Idol and other major productions.

  3. 06/01/2021

    Why it's Important to Watch Bad Movies

    Nadia Zafar and Raoul Rajasingham answer a listener question about how to further refine the creative muscle. Their favorite thing to do is watch bad movies so they each list out some of their favorite bad movies.

  4. 05/18/2021

    Be a Vulnerable Writer

    Nadia Zafar and Raoul Rajasingham interview Jenny Johnson, a writer, comedian and actress that grew up in The Children of God Cult and has been diagnosed on the Autism spectrum. She shares how important it is to write from what you know and share aspects of your life despite how difficult it may be.

  5. 05/11/2021

    Q&A Lighting Round: Distribution & Furthering Your Career

    Nadia Zafar and Raoul Rajasingham try to answer as many of your questions they can in one episode. They specially discuss how to create without knowing any other filmmakers and how to take the independent distribution route.

  6. 05/04/2021

    Who Cares if You're not Experienced, Fake it!

    Raoul Rajasingham and Nadia Zafar answer a listener question with guest Brittany Burkett on how to fake experience in order to be successful important crew roles

  7. 04/27/2021

    What's More Important, Style or Structure?: a Promising Young Woman

    Raoul Rajasingham and Nadia Zafar answer a listener question about the importance of style versus the importance of story/structure. The two reference their personal experience while also discussing the Oscar nominated film, A Promising Young Woman.

  8. 04/20/2021

    How to be A Productive Filmmaker at Home

    Raoul Rajasingham and nadia Zafar answer a listener question with guest, Marcus Badibonga who's created some of his best work under strict stay at home orders

  9. 04/13/2021

    How Writing With an Actor Can Help: Euphoria

    Raoul and Nadia discuss the importance of co-writing with an actor or non-experienced writer and how it can improve your screenwriting skills. The two discuss this by referencing their personal experience and the recent euphoria Jules special episode.

  10. 04/10/2021

    How to Work with Your Actors: Midsommar

    Raoul and Nadia answer a listener question about working with amateur actors while referencing Ari Aster's Midsommar.

  11. 04/03/2021

    Background Work, Is It Worth It?

    Nadia and Raoul interview experienced background actress, Catie Morris.

  12. 04/03/2021

    Does Cancel Culture Effect Cinema?

    Nadia and Raoul sit with Kayla Morales an up and coming actress of color. The three answer a listener question about type casting and discuss themes of cancel culture.

  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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Nadia Zafar and Raoul Rajasingham are experienced small scale filmmakers. They are here to answer all your questions about small scale filmmaking. Through interviews and film references, the two provide detailed advice on being a successful creative on a budget.

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