Okie dokie!
1) How long have you been making films?
I have been making films since I was 13. I started by making skate videos of me and my friends.
2)What are some of your inspirations?
My inspirations are myself; the desire to better my life and change it for the positive. My family who has worked very hard to provide me with a comfortable and secure living, and finally the people. Who deserve to have a better cinema out in the world: something with values, with heart, passion, love, and truth.
3) What have been some of your favorite projects so far?
Some of my favorite projects so far are the ones where I get to travel, do something really creative, or JUST DO ME. Like when I got to take a crew of 8 to vegas to film 3 music videos in one weekend. That was a blast. Or like my latest music video with Narendya and how that came out super creative. Also, now that im working on my movie thats climbing to the top of my favs. Also my movie Amy and Penny.
4) What keeps you motivated?
Failure is a big motivation. I have no where else to go. Its apparent to me that a long time ago I made a decision to pursue my dream of making films or at the very least working in the industry. Ive put in so much time and work that to give up and go anywhere else would be hopeless. Plus ive yet to reach the altitude I plan to and with that help all those who have helped me. So that keeps me motivated.
5) When you are shooting how do you know you got the shot you're looking for and what Does it feel like to see the finished product?
Well, the thing about me is I'm an editor. So normally when I'm on set I'm already piecing all the shots together in my head. And in all reality that happens before I even show up to shoot. But Its something I have come into with experience as being a director. Eventually you kinda just know, yea we got all the stuff we needed. its gonna work. Or no.. we gotta keep going until we get a little more.. Its like a sense.
6) What do you do to overcome creativity block?
I like this question. to overcome a creativity block I simply get away. Not from life but from the creative act itself. I go hang out with my girlfriend, my little brother, some old friends, my family, my dog! lol I do things that remind me about life and the very reason why I'm doing what I do. I also like to pay close attention to things around me. That helps light up my creative fire.
7) What is your mission as a film creator?
As a film creator? well. like most, I wanna be the best. and I wanna establish a line of films from Chris Cordova. A whole enterprise working and thriving off the creation of great films, cool, positive, and just world changing.. ahah atleast in my opinion. As a filmmaker I believe it is our job to help the public see things differently, to push them. We live in a time where we are so easily influenced by the media. some of us from within that system need to be doing all we can to push things in a better direction. A goal for all artists in general.
8) Any advice for aspiring directors?
Practice practice practice. The only way to truly be a filmmaker, a "Director" is to really BE about it. Not flaunt, not brag, not "pretend" and take a bunch of pictures with you holding a camera. Its the opposite of that. Its thought, its planning, its pre-meditation, the learning of execution AND the ability to think on your feet. Its hours and HOURS and HOURS of sitting in an editing bay putting things together until YOU feel its right. Just like everything, try it if you want. See what it does to you. But if you really wanna be good at it, if you wanna be serious at it. It needs to take over your life. You need to LIVE it.
9) Whats next for Chris Cordova? And are you gonna keep F.A.M.E upto date on your pending success?
well, I feel that all of my life has been leading up this point: my execution. from now on its Chris Cordova the filmmaker/artist making works that have something to say. A point of view. I have done my work. I have put in my hours. hNow its about me doing ME to my enjoyment. To the level that I want to work on. On the projects that mean something to me. all the while climbing that ladder of success. Meet new people, work with different artists, create better work, bigger work, and pushing myself. Im on a journey and I feel like now its about to really start getting good. Im all packed up and ready to go! lol, and I really feel that I'll always be in touch with my friends and fam. for without them.. I wouldnt have made it this far. Of course I'll keep up with F.A.M.E and with you Rose, you are such a Cool girl. I'm doing this for all if us. So that i can hire all my friends on that big million dollar movie when it comes. That's the agenda- ChrisCordova.com
There you have it folks. Straight from the directors mouth! I've had the pleasure of working with Chris and you definitely wanna keep your eyes on him!! Come back soon for another 9.
1) How long have you been making films?
I have been making films since I was 13. I started by making skate videos of me and my friends.
2)What are some of your inspirations?
My inspirations are myself; the desire to better my life and change it for the positive. My family who has worked very hard to provide me with a comfortable and secure living, and finally the people. Who deserve to have a better cinema out in the world: something with values, with heart, passion, love, and truth.
3) What have been some of your favorite projects so far?
Some of my favorite projects so far are the ones where I get to travel, do something really creative, or JUST DO ME. Like when I got to take a crew of 8 to vegas to film 3 music videos in one weekend. That was a blast. Or like my latest music video with Narendya and how that came out super creative. Also, now that im working on my movie thats climbing to the top of my favs. Also my movie Amy and Penny.
4) What keeps you motivated?
Failure is a big motivation. I have no where else to go. Its apparent to me that a long time ago I made a decision to pursue my dream of making films or at the very least working in the industry. Ive put in so much time and work that to give up and go anywhere else would be hopeless. Plus ive yet to reach the altitude I plan to and with that help all those who have helped me. So that keeps me motivated.
5) When you are shooting how do you know you got the shot you're looking for and what Does it feel like to see the finished product?
Well, the thing about me is I'm an editor. So normally when I'm on set I'm already piecing all the shots together in my head. And in all reality that happens before I even show up to shoot. But Its something I have come into with experience as being a director. Eventually you kinda just know, yea we got all the stuff we needed. its gonna work. Or no.. we gotta keep going until we get a little more.. Its like a sense.
6) What do you do to overcome creativity block?
I like this question. to overcome a creativity block I simply get away. Not from life but from the creative act itself. I go hang out with my girlfriend, my little brother, some old friends, my family, my dog! lol I do things that remind me about life and the very reason why I'm doing what I do. I also like to pay close attention to things around me. That helps light up my creative fire.
7) What is your mission as a film creator?
As a film creator? well. like most, I wanna be the best. and I wanna establish a line of films from Chris Cordova. A whole enterprise working and thriving off the creation of great films, cool, positive, and just world changing.. ahah atleast in my opinion. As a filmmaker I believe it is our job to help the public see things differently, to push them. We live in a time where we are so easily influenced by the media. some of us from within that system need to be doing all we can to push things in a better direction. A goal for all artists in general.
8) Any advice for aspiring directors?
Practice practice practice. The only way to truly be a filmmaker, a "Director" is to really BE about it. Not flaunt, not brag, not "pretend" and take a bunch of pictures with you holding a camera. Its the opposite of that. Its thought, its planning, its pre-meditation, the learning of execution AND the ability to think on your feet. Its hours and HOURS and HOURS of sitting in an editing bay putting things together until YOU feel its right. Just like everything, try it if you want. See what it does to you. But if you really wanna be good at it, if you wanna be serious at it. It needs to take over your life. You need to LIVE it.
9) Whats next for Chris Cordova? And are you gonna keep F.A.M.E upto date on your pending success?
well, I feel that all of my life has been leading up this point: my execution. from now on its Chris Cordova the filmmaker/artist making works that have something to say. A point of view. I have done my work. I have put in my hours. hNow its about me doing ME to my enjoyment. To the level that I want to work on. On the projects that mean something to me. all the while climbing that ladder of success. Meet new people, work with different artists, create better work, bigger work, and pushing myself. Im on a journey and I feel like now its about to really start getting good. Im all packed up and ready to go! lol, and I really feel that I'll always be in touch with my friends and fam. for without them.. I wouldnt have made it this far. Of course I'll keep up with F.A.M.E and with you Rose, you are such a Cool girl. I'm doing this for all if us. So that i can hire all my friends on that big million dollar movie when it comes. That's the agenda- ChrisCordova.com
There you have it folks. Straight from the directors mouth! I've had the pleasure of working with Chris and you definitely wanna keep your eyes on him!! Come back soon for another 9.
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