We were lucky to catch up with Noam Kroll recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Noam thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?
I always learned best by doing. I never went to film school, and instead opted to study Psychology, even though I had already made some shorts at that time. My process has very much been trial and error through hands on, DIY filmmaking – getting my hands dirty in every phase from camera to acting to color grading. If only YouTube was around when I started (in the same form it is today) I could have certainly accelerated my learning curve. There are so many fantastic resources out there. But really, learning to work with actors, hold a camera, and cut scenes together was the most critical part of it for me.
Noam, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, not knowing anyone in the industry and not even knowing it was possible to make a living as a filmmaker. That was in a way an advantage, as I never looked for help to make my movies. I just did what I could with the resources around me, and little by little I figured out (after many mistakes), how to get what was in my head on the screen – no matter the budget I was working with. As I developed my skills as a filmmaker I also started a small production company that morphed into an e-commerce business that has provided a lot of stability and allowed me to self finance some of my own work.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
Seeing the reaction of someone who watches a film and their interpretation of it. The way others find meaning in your work – sometimes in unexpected ways that you didn’t imagine – is fascinating and rewarding. It’s amazing to see a film take on its own life.
Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Putting life in perspective is important as you embark on a journey as a filmmaker, as it allows you to move through challenges with more intent and grow from them.
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