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Cinematographer Faiz Siddik says missing film at 18 shaped his career
Cinematographer Faiz Siddik says missing film at 18 shaped his career
Cinematographer Faiz Siddik, currently earning praise for his work on 'Chinna Chinna Aasai', told ETimes that losing a film opportunity at age 18 was a blessing. He said the setback made him…
The Story in Brief
Cinematographer Faiz Siddik, currently earning praise for his work on 'Chinna Chinna Aasai', told ETimes that losing a film opportunity at age 18 was a blessing. He said the setback made him remain a student longer and gave him humility to work as an assistant, teaching him more than a credit would have.
Siddik believes film schools can teach technical grammar but not an artist's voice, which comes from curiosity across departments. He avoids a signature style, wanting audiences to remember the story, not his framing. His upcoming projects include 'Merri Boys', '1000 Babies Season 2', and 'Operation Cambodia'.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that every missed opportunity is a blessing oversimplifies reality. Siddik's story is one of many where luck played a part, but his subsequent discipline, studying every department, is what shaped him. It's too easy to dismiss film schools as useless; they provide tools, even if voice comes from life. Watch whether his upcoming films truly show distinct visual worlds or if he falls into a pattern. That will settle the question of reinvention.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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