How to Be a Freelance Filmmaker: Producing and Directing
Influences
A course by Dana Campanello , Advertising Film Director
About the video: Influences
Overview
“In this lesson I'm going to tell you what inspires me to create my audiovisual pieces. ”
In this video lesson Dana Campanello addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: How to Be a Freelance Filmmaker: Producing and Directing. Learn how to collaborate on small and medium-sized productions as a freelance filmmaker..
Partial transcription of the video
“I like to watch a wide variety of content. But if I had to choose directors who inspire what I want to become, I would say Lars von Trier, Yorgos Lanthimos, Wim Wenders, and Tarkovsky. They have a way of turning scripts into something unique. Each of their films impacts and transforms me like no other. While I like many directors and the list could be endless, these are the ones who inspire me to, one day, make my own feature film. This is the kind of cinema I like, but most of the time we can't translate that to commercial work. That's why I like, when I do some more free-form work, like m...”
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Course summary for: How to Be a Freelance Filmmaker: Producing and Directing
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Film, Film, Video & TV, Filmmaking, Video

Dana Campanello
A course by Dana Campanello
Dana Campanello is a prominent director of advertising cinema with a notable career in the audiovisual industry.
Dana began her career in the advertising film world as a freelancer, developing a unique style that combines artistic vision with the commercial needs of her clients. Today, she has collaborated with renowned brands such as Nike, Trivago, Adidas, and Chevrolet, creating content that stands out for its quality and creativity.
Her ability to transform ideas into visually impactful projects has led her to work with major brands and be recognized in her field. Dana is known for her exceptional ability to adapt to various types of projects, from music videos and fashion films to large-scale commercials.
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