Filmmaking Advice for Better Days

[@NYCIRL]

I go for long walks and have lunch at cafes alone all the time, I truly enjoy my time alone, it has really improved my mental health. Filmmaking is a journey hang in there you are not alone there are many of us who feel just like you.

[@wazlght5884]

Keep your head up. You gonna win. Filmmakers prime is in the 40's - 50's so we gotta keep going

[@MarcelGlas]

This actually connected a lot with me. I don't think you can plan success, which is why you should create work that is meaningful specifically to you. The other day, I finally uploaded a dance performance I wanted to shoot for the longest time. Doubt it will ever find wide spread success but it felt much more rewarding than any other project which woule be considered attention grabbing. If you love what you're doing, you'll be sticking to it in the long run. And if you'll be sticking to something for many years, you'll automatically be on the right track.

[@lostinayaland]

Love this! Thank you for sharing Marcel and I really appreciate the motivation 🙏🏼

[@RockWILK]

I love this video. Resonates with me. I make videos just like this from time to time, but mostly I make stories that I am compelled to make. Those are the stories we should be sharing. Like this video. And YES to doing work that your heart desires. That's what art is for. Enjoyed this. Thank you

[@lostinayaland]

Thank you for sharing and supporting me :)

[@claudioleonee]

This feels so genuine Aya, I feel we creators and filmmakers tend to focus so much on the hustle and the race to bigger and better gear and projects all the time, put so much pressure on ourselves and ignore our personal feelings, mental health and end up making what we originally started because we loved filmmaking, feel more like a chore and a cause of stress. Im sort of at that stage right now, but hearing your thoughts helped me out :) Gotta remember why we started and enjoy the process

[@lostinayaland]

Thank you for sharing Claudio! Miss ya. I’m glad to hear that this resonated with you. And I do hope one day we’ll find that inner peace and balance that are currently escaping us 🤍

[@danwucreative]

“Focus on the work your heart desires…” strong words Aya. I think everyone is thinking what you’ve talked about in this video. I know great things are waiting for you! More of this.

[@lostinayaland]

Thank you Dan! Appreciate you a lot 🫶🏼

[@РадославСвирецов]

I really like this type of mindset 🥹

[@lostinayaland]

🫶🏼🥹

[@mauschger]

Danke Aya.....du hast mir sehr aus dem Herzen gesprochen und einen guten Weg beschrieben. Often i feel like you but i know it is the right way.

[@MichaelNoLimitsLi]

Great content, I love being vulnerable on KZbin it really builds trust! I feel the same way about the instability of this filmmaking path we chose...been at it for almost a decade. It requires great emotional strength (which I admit is not my strong suit but hey we keep learning and acquire wisdom / experience from mistakes)

[@burgeroraclefilmco]

You're on the right path and heading in the right direction. Keep going!

[@lostinayaland]

Thank you! Will do!

[@antonio_productions]

What a genuine video Aya! Everybody has these ups and downs in their career, especially when being an artist but only few dare to speak about it in public. You're one of a kind 🫵

[@lostinayaland]

Thank you Antonio ✨

[@Philip_Franssen]

Valuable lessons, especially for young people that are really struggeling with the performance driven society we are currently live in. I appreciate your honensty and courage, especially on KZbin. One of the most honest video's I've encountered on KZbin lately.

[@lostinayaland]

Thank you very much!

[@IanSnape]

Loved this, great to hear the real side as I know the struggles trying to juggle this life of YT and professional work. Keep going and take it easy 💥

[@lostinayaland]

Thank you! You too! ✨

[@efhurtado]

Thank you for your input. It is interesting to know younger people have a thing about having a meal all alone. I have experienced that situation many years, on and off, and never thought I could've been judged by something that has been normal for me.

[@MattArteaga]

Really appreciate you opening to this Aya. There's still people that care and I've been following your work for a minute and can tell you are a different type of artist and filmmaker. Found this type of content really valuable so thank you.

[@lostinayaland]

Means a lot Matt! Thank you very much 🙏🏼🤍

[@alltheframes9015]

Thank you for this video. Your honest words have really helped me in this time, where I just feel lost. Take care.

[@lostinayaland]

Glad I could help. Keep walking, I know it’s cliche, but time heals and helps us grow and move through life’s lessons.

[@miguelmontano3571]

Thank you for opening your heart to us, Aya. I'm sure that you will always shine. Stay strong and don't forget that your voice and work inspires us. Greetings from Mexico.

[@lostinayaland]

Thank you so much for encouraging me 🙏🏼

[@kevin-haggerty]

Love it Aya. Documenting life and the journey is what I am focused on. Giving back to the community that has given me so much. Just added to your subs. Great video and I am all about the OG KZbin and miss it.

[@lostinayaland]

Thank you Kevin! More to come :)

[@jeffbraun9514]

What a nice video with such a well put message! I like your style. Keep doing what your doing, it's good!

[@mikkelhjensen]

Keep sharing like this! Videos like this sets people apart on this platform! Your personality shines through and even though you don’t know the most of us, we feel like we get to know a part of you. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@lostinayaland]

Thank you so much for this 🤍

[@Kevnslife]

I am a sucker for such videos! Thank you for holding your microphone and talking with all honesty! XD

[@lostinayaland]

Thanks so much! 🎙️😁

[@PeterPaton]

Love the honesty and vulnerablility, it's refreshing!

[@samirakacha]

I appreciate your perspective. Thank you

[@JaroslavNahodil]

Appreciate your openness. Keep going! ✨

[@pjromaniuk]

This really resonated with me, thanks for sharing.

[@darylswalker]

We love you AYA! I feel you on this, recently I've been on the same wave length, burning myself out trying to chase the next hype reel and trying to make every reel better than the last one : ( I've found if you have the time, it's nice to just turn off and do something where you aren't practicing anything. Just being still or being outside :) Always here for you if you wanna just chat rubbish about anything! Anyway, sending love your way and you are AMAZING so this is just a phase. You will come out stronger :) 🖤

[@lostinayaland]

Ah Daryl, thanks so much for the kind words, means more than you know. I feel like there are quite a few people going through those challenges and periods of inner transformation right now. Sorry to hear you’ve also been feeling burnt out. I truly hope that after such a long period something brighter is coming up. Lots of love 🤍

[@gazpromedia]

Thank you Aya ❤ I needed this…

[@evandux]

Can't wait for my first artist date. Love that idea.

[@lostinayaland]

Have fun! I find it to be a great time for self reflection ✨

[@Frombehindthelens]

Great story and advice thanks for sharing. 😊

[@louuffy]

This is amazing! It’s reassuring that there are people who give genuine advice!

[@Ryan-Payne]

Thanks for sharing Aya, your work is inspirational!

[@lostinayaland]

Thank you Ryan!

[@markkut]

This was great. Simple, genuine, and just real.

[@DarzRojas]

Love this. I relate in so many ways

[@jollylucario2051]

I really enjoyed this video, I struggle with getting started alot of the time

[@planetzowie]

Thanks Aya, needed to hear this

[@lostinayaland]

🙏🏼✨

[@atis_films]

Thank you.

[@CabralCreates]

Loved it, great content! 😁

[@oospagheti]

Thank you for that.

[@HookAndAnvil]

Needed this today.

[@artisticbehaviormn]

This was rich information!

[@WhySteve]

Man, no matter what I try, my KZbin channel doesn't seem to do anything. So I just decided to make videos for me. Still not doing anything, but I don't feel so bad about it anymore 😅

[@sujanvisuals]

Thank you!

[@MichalKuzminski]

Great content, I'm really glad that I discovered your channel :)

[@lostinayaland]

Glad you enjoy it and welcome :)

[@EdProsser]

Great video Aya - hope you're okay. It can be a real struggle and grind in this business - esp. when you have to be so self-motivated - balancing KZbin and professional work is also very tough and the constant desire to compare yourself to others and creeping self-doubt can be a real struggle - it's important we share this side of things and be open with each other that this happens. Thanks for sharing.

[@lostinayaland]

Thanks Ed! Appreciate it. Yes, it really is so. Trying to adapt myself to it and begin enjoying the lows and much as the highs.

[@cyb]

You got me to watch and listen through the entire video :)

[@lostinayaland]

Means a lot! 🫶🏼

[@kendrickvarela_]

My kind of VIDEO! Subbed!

[@AdamStarks]

I connected a lot with this video 🙂

[@kiriltotev]

Попаднах на това видео - започнаха първите секунди. И поради някаква причина си казвам - това момиче е от България. Нека да проверим какво пише на "About". И воала - ти да видиш :)

[@lostinayaland]

Хаха, поздрави! :)

[@Cristian.valencia_]

So good video👏🏼👏🏼

[@omadlom]

Beautiful video

[@davidschwan]

Love your Videos!:)

[@Me.Chemical]

Great video!

[@lostinayaland]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@maylincastro]

Great video ;)

[@TimeEchos]

❤

[@hyr4FG]

You are merging with the background. That shelf at the top left is not helping. Plus that chair is distracting. Move camera to the left and get even a tighter closeup against the brick wall with shallow depth of field and change clothes to white/green/red

[@TheCreator27]