Today we’d like to introduce you to Alfred Gabidullin.
Hi Alfred, We are so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My path started when I came to the U.S. and studied acting at the New York Film Academy. After four years of working hard through college, I was finally done with it, and for the past six years, I have been making films with my crew and acting in them. As I always say, the best way to get into acting is to make your film and cast yourself!
Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
For the most part, it was a smooth ride. The two biggest obstacles I faced were college, and the reality check right after. College was a new experience for me: new people, a language, tests, and exams. It took me a while to graduate and learn all the crafts they offered. The second obstacle is universal for everyone finishing school and stepping out of their comfort zone. I had to learn how to be independent, make money doing what I studied for, and get a feel for the real world. Only some things I knew would be helpful in the real world.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Comedy is my main specialization as of today. My team and I have shot several films in that genre and decided we are good at it. But funny enough, most people may know me for my horror film. My first project was called “The Wendigo,” a short mockumentary-style horror film I shot back in 2014 in my hometown in Russia. I still love the horror genre and will come back to it and create an even scarier experience in the future. I’m mostly proud of the people I’ve met along the way, what they bring to the table, and their similar ideas. I also value the freedom to make my stuff and not depend on some rules or studio requirements.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
Head first, jump into any upcoming possibility. Try not to listen too much to the typical narrative rules of cinema. While they can help tremendously, you may get stuck in the same creative loop and forget to think outside the box.
Contact Info:
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- Other: https://vk.com/theayfon – VK, https://www.amazon.com/Scene-Alfred-Gabidullin-ebook/dp/B09NMTDK74 – My Book
