How I Make Money as a Filmmaker: Commercials, Productions, Agencies

[@davidtran6397]

As a director myself but more in the corporate scene, this is super informative. I never knew how high level commercial works, thank you very much for your video. Can't wait to see more !

[@mic_derin]

How did you get started in directing?

[@karolinalewicka1342]

😊

[@xjaireyes]

i'm in my fourth year of being a commercial director myself, yet I still feel like theres so much more that I need to know for me to become an effective one. I never had any mentor coming in to the business. I was lucky enough to be represented thru my friend's recommendation, but I've been navigating thru this whole thing almost half blindly. The information you give is so valuable, and although I'm already familiar with the processes, I'm still picking up so much from the content that you put out. The information and insights you share as a practicing commercial director is so hard to come by. It's like I've found a mentor in you. I'm very thankful I got to come across your channel.

[@nurniazfilms]

Thank you! Feedback like this means the world to me and makes me want to share all the more. I appreciate it a lot 🙏

[@AyanZubaneyev]

Maaaan, шикарный английский. Я сперва не смотрел на название канала, пока не услышал слова про Казахстан

[@vladbobe26]

Thank you so much for this, Nur. Your transparency first of all is so refreshing and makes the info all the more valuable, and also going through your process helped a lot. Just like in Gian Carlo's channel - since you mentioned other filmmakers, drawing your information from your own experience made me a subscriber. All the best to you and thank you again!

[@kristianvaarvik]

So relatable what you said in the intro about periods of a lot of work/no work.

[@4reeltv]

I'm so used to watching some frivolous content on KZbin, I decided to check out something that can actually benefit me and my business and I'm happy I watched this from beginning to end, this really helped me out. Keep it up!

[@laughitout123]

One of the worst mistakes I made was picking a family friendly course over my own preference. I recently started taking classes on photography and videography since I am always intrigued by movies. I hope to make something of myself with what I'm learning since what I had chosen is proving to be invalid on my life. I'm going to trust myself as I pursue this. Thanks for your content 👏

[@seansmith1405]

That was probably the fastest I have ever purchased a KZbinr's eBook. Thanks for your candor and for sharing your perspective. Your work is incredible! Subscribed.

[@rachelhow]

Super inspiring! Thank you for making this :) I love the vibe of your channel!

[@davidmorefield]

Well said about schools not being able to keep up with new practices and current ideas. I have a bachelors degree but only credit that school with 1% of my productive knowledge. I didn’t think that’s how it would go. But like you, I saw other creators and decided to share one more perspective of a working DP. I’m new to your channel. Just subscribed. Keep sharing your perspective.

[@65bucksmedia]

I really appreciate the advice. Have an identifiable style.... I needed to hear that.

[@linghoilam]

as a commercial director you are still super young, that means there's a lot of room to be the top and the greatest one. i can see your potential and you see yours for sure. keep it up !

[@nurniazfilms]

🙏🙏🙏

[@elcarbon8350]

Very interesting. Your voice and way of speaking are very hypnotizing. I suscribe.

[@nurniazfilms]

Welcome aboard!

[@TheBXI]

I'm just now breaking into the commercial/short-film-for-hire space. Thanks for sharing what you've learned!

[@pacolopezjuarez2846]

Less than a minute and I hit subscribe button. Your video is great, thank you for sharing. Greetings frome Mexico!

[@bardanmcguire]

This video is brilliant! Can't wait for what you'll create here in the future!

[@filmsick]

As an aspiring director, this video and the information it provides are incredibly helpful. Already subscribed. Please keep making these videos!

[@Monkehrawrrr]

If he made $3500 a day for 200 days of the year he would be making $700k a year. HELL NO he doesn't guys, hell to the no.

[@filmsick]

@@Monkehrawrrr he said 20 days not 200

[@nurniazfilms]

@@Monkehrawrrr I wish I could do 200 days a year lol 😂

[@directedbystal]

i really appreciate this video , lookimg forward to seeing more . good luck and lets get it !!

[@zamboydacreator2298]

I'm so excited that I follow all the creators you mentioned here

[@drcinematic.youtube]

Dude, you have an amazing channel! Not only are you a freaking talented director, but you also seem like a humble person. Thank you!

[@nurniazfilms]

Thank you too!

[@jannisnewiadomsky]

Thank you so much ! Very inspiring. Absolutely agree that traditional schools are not keeping out with things, and it is nice to see that inspired by people like Danny, other creatives start sharing their path. Thanks.

[@nurniazfilms]

Absolutely!! Thanks for watching 🖤

[@almal3073]

Ive never subscribed to a channel this fast !!! Ty 💕

[@malik_alharb]

Im 28 and always wanted to be a professional filmmaker and photographer. I've got a lot of spec work and test shoots but I never took the step to getting clients. Your channel is very inspiring

[@lena___]

8:28 this is the first time i hear someone explain my thoughts! paying money for universities is no longer the best option to get information, they’re all very outdated and even if they try their best they just have to go through soooo many phases to upgrade their knowledge and info and teaching etc and by the time they do that the info is no longer the newest thing out there if that makes sense. loved loved your video and super excited to learn from your experience!

[@a.u.r.a.]

Really nice video Nur! I really feel inspired when watching your content. Looking forward to the next one

[@moniqueharbaughmazier]

Hi Nur! So glad I got recommended this video, you address so many things I’ve experienced and or am wanting to dig into! As a director who is trying to learn the money/buiness side of things KEEP TALKING ABOUT MONEY! Could do a more in depth, specific details on how you became a director? And if you were restarting today, what would be your strategy, etc!

[@nurniazfilms]

That’s a great idea for future videos. Thanks 🙏

[@mazicnguyen94]

you’ve got my support from Vietnam bro!

[@FightClubFilms]

3000th subscriber! Found this video super insightful. Thank you! Watch your channel blow up in the next year 😊

[@NicolasBrunner1]

Love the honesty. You have a new follower. 🙌

[@maltsday]

great video, very authentic and interesting to see as someone who started filmmaking as a hobby, looking for expanding it. You have great content so far! Hope the algo picks more of your videos.

[@itsbonart]

Absolutely in love with your style; I can definitely can see how it would stand out among the others! I could relate strongly with constantly developing evolving. Keep it up!

[@maxim.horoshilov]

Interesting, valuable, and inspiring thoughts, mate! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🙌

[@nurniazfilms]

My pleasure!

[@silversaaremael9200]

Great content, thanks for sharing!

[@Joe.In.Germany]

thank you so much! I love your content! send a supportive vibe to you!

[@nurniazfilms]

Thank you! You too!

[@studiosoul]

Thanks for sharing this, interesting to see your journey to becoming where you are now especially your take on film school!

[@imadghazal2318]

Good work !!! Thanks for sharing your experience

[@mic_derin]

I really like the value provided in this video

[@Laporte10]

Found my new favorite channel!

[@chrissinnemann8325]

Great Insight! love it & keep it up!

[@ricflomusic]

Love the insight 👏🏾👏🏾

[@studiodevis]

Thank You, Nur ! Waiting for the treatment video ...

[@lucas.winters]

This was a fantastic video. Thanks for your transparency and honesty in what it takes to be a part of this industry!

[@marshallwaters]

Just graduated with a degree in marketing, you are inspiring!

[@crisantosantaana]

Subscribed. Good & honest video! Let it rain 🌧️ on those dry months!

[@timmyholiday]

really cool, i'm a music producer looking to switch careers into making films so this was interesting to see

[@Paytonwh]

This is wonderful! Could you do a deep dive on how you bid for an ad campaign? How to find these clients and where someone like myself who wants to move from shooting shorts into ad campaigns and making content with higher budget clients thanks!

[@nurniazfilms]

Thanks! I do have two videos about how I make my treatments and pitch them. You can learnt about it there.

[@Paytonwh]

@@nurniazfilms great thanks, I’m going to check them out!

[@chuks_camera]

Great video bro. Very insightful. If you ever have the time. A video on making spec videos would be cool. Something I'll be doing more of!

[@nurniazfilms]

Oh yeah, I’ll definitely make one of those in the near future.

[@Zainaussaleem]

All the success brother!

[@carlylejour]

Wow. This was great watch. I learned sooo much. Thank you!

[@shailpratapsinghchandel817]

What a great channel I found out today !!

[@kaldanbek9]

Лучший Нур рахмет за видео! keep going

[@m_arredondz]

Thank you for this! I thought I was done when I bought the A7C I thought it didn’t have slog!

[@agudal8503]

I really enjoyed this one Thanks!

[@illsheep]

Thank you for the excellent insights.

[@fabianpehl]

Cheers from Germany! Great video :D

[@hieutluu]

This was very insightful! I hope you keep making videos like this!

[@JQmadeit]

Thanks for this video, just breaking into directing- so much information i dont know! My experiences really mirror yours though, also trying to start youtube as a way to grow business, personal work, and passive income hopefully!

[@1dekar07]

Thank you for sharing. Waiting for video where u explain how u integrate new technology like ai and 3d to adopt new reality of commercials nowadays

[@oospagheti]

In brasil you can expect to charge around $3500 to a project like that if you do the editing, directing, color, mixing audio, vfx and delivery it in like 2 days

[@FreddieAsh]

Fascinating video, thanks for sharing your perspective. No doubt this channel will grow and grow.

[@dinhtuananhvnu]

Thank you for sharing. Your experiences are very practical and helpful!

[@deardaughter]

Good stuff, big dawg.

[@EthanRobbins]

Subscribed! Excited to see what you produce :)

[@joshherumdp]

Great video man! I just started my KZbin channel this year within a very similar vein but more from a DP perspective

[@BAYqg]

Damn, bro, I thought you're a native speaker until I heard Kazakhstan. Subscribed! Salam from Kyrgyzstan

[@rahularora1851]

Loved the content of this video, keep bringing more information about the industry! More power to you man🙌🔥

[@nurniazfilms]

More to come!

[@AmanSharma-sn8js]

A fantastic video as always man - I hope to see you growing soon - subscribed :)

[@khoovisuals]

Thanks for making these videos. It's really nice to see, giving back valuable advice for others (including me) to benefit from. Just looking at comments so many people sort of in the same boat, as me, I love that community feel. Keep going its awesome work so far :)

[@DustinHarrelson]

There is so much valuable and helpful info in this video. Thank you for sharing all of this, I definitely feel a little bit better about expanding and growing as a DP. Excited to see more of your videos!

[@justmilu4356]

Would love to hear more about the treatment, when are you gonna release the video

[@nurniazfilms]

I’m editing that video rn.

[@maciejletek]

Amazing story telling, your focus is impressive.

[@AGAPIl]

supper valuable but where do u find " the clients" cuz i'm struggling in that part

[@nurniazfilms]

I guess I’m gonna have to make a video on that. Since I started working with an agent this year, she helps me with bringing me more potential jobs. But before that and even to this day the surest way is to hit producers and show them your work. Then they bring you along on commercial projects.

[@AGAPIl]

@@nurniazfilms thank you so much this helps a lot

[@caris.studios]

This is awesome and motivating. Thank you for this. New subscriber!

[@md.tanzimhassan9779]

Hi, I'm new to your channel & I really liked your videos. It helps me understand the topic easily.😊

[@nurniazfilms]

I'm so glad!

[@Olivierhero]

Really great work bro! Love the video! Good discovery ;)

[@nurniazfilms]

Ohhhh look who’s here! Remember how I edited a rough cut of your short film back in the BLNK studio?) good old days ✨

[@Olivierhero]

@@nurniazfilms Yes, bro!! Good to see how your work is even improved since that time!! (it was already great) Good old days brother! Will follow your channel buddy! ;)

[@offelambrechts]

This video is really resourceful. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@michalrech]

Such a great video, very informational! I am also starting to finally promote my work online and produce content, good luck with youtube bro!

[@juanfantasma8053]

I really liked your video, keep making them :)

[@RoryNolan__]

great video man, thanks for your insight

[@ItsBriezzy]

Great video, very insightful!

[@elisonbartolomeuu]

hey bro, very insightful video! can you give us an explanation on how you use gifs on keynote?

[@nuraliainabekov3249]

Мәліметке толы видео,сізге көп көп рақмет!

[@dictionaryofwords1108]

As a Steadicam op it is interesting to hear about your dry spells. Keep on keeping on seems to be the motto around these parts

[@dani_da_vision]

Im so happy I came across your channel! Say, in around 7 min mark hou explain how you took multiple directing classes or masterclasses. Can you reccomend some of them? Im really looking to expand my knowledge in a condensed course form

[@nurniazfilms]

Everything filmmaking on Masterclass.com is gold. Plus Seth Worley’s 101 screewriting was super helpful to me. Ryan Booth’s cinematography on skillshare is neat too

[@MaevaBM]

Great content! I love your approach, sincerity, and concentrated speech. I am a fresh DP and moved to a new country a year ago, I struggle to make contacts as I find every director I meet already has their "fav" buddy DP, and prod. rely on them to choose their Heads Of Department. For now I survive making institutional videos as a videographer, but this one-man business deprives me of the collaborative joy of filmmaking. Any tips? Who to contact really when you are on the DP side of things?

[@nurniazfilms]

There are times when all the DPs are busy and you get your chance if you hang around. Probably better target directors and producers, as those are the ones bringing you on set. Another route is to befriend other DPs and step on set as a 1AC/2AC of you’re good at it.

[@fernandobonannosa1431]

​@@nurniazfilms I wonder how can you get 1AC/2AC jobs when you had very few experiences on set. I want to become a DP in the future but I think for now I have to start from camera assistance, to learn the basics while being on set, but I find it difficult to get those opportunities.

[@LarsGoldbachDP]

Lots of love for you KZbin debut

[@nurniazfilms]

Thanks Lars! 🙏

[@Cineinsaner]

first time on this channle and man love your content..

[@JamesSarandis-qc5fg]

Love the informative video. The way your able to explain things in a calm manner is super enjoyable to watch. Quick question, I noticed your film artifact/16mm overlay and I was wondering where you downloaded the resource. (unless it's your own scan). Thanks so much

[@nurniazfilms]

Thanks! I use Ezra Cohen’s 16mm grain

[@akramihaji5860]

From today You are my mentor ❤❤

[@Maros_Mari]

Thanks for sharing, man, i am really surprised by the rates you can get in Kazachstan. I am freelance filmmaker, studied directing at film school and find it challenging to find clients and work opportunities in Slovakia and now in Thailand. I am glad for you, seems like you did good job and made it. Ps. Filmschool i attended FAMO in Pisek, Czech rep. has courses in English for international students - 5000e per year, great teachers, well worth it, plenty of students from Russia there. Cheers and all the best.

[@nurniazfilms]

Hey man! Yeah, there are some really good schools in Europe that are quite affordable, especially if you study in their language. I guess I was referring to the more mainstream schools.

[@linchpinmusic]

Amazing this helped a lot

[@iamvartist]

My friend, I truly enjoyed listening to your thoughts and with the kind of attitude and energy you brought to it, is definitely a great value for folks out there who may get inspired and keep on their creative journey. Certainly- subscribed and wishing your channel a wonderful growth !

[@gbwalther3198]

Good luck. Interesting viewpoints. 😎😎

[@FulaanCreative]

NIce info! Thanks for sharing.

[@wearetrackclub]

Really valuable insights! Thanks for sharing your perspective 👏

[@almazamandos2739]

Just did some due diligence, you rock man) Would be happy to meet you in person, since we share same values in filmmaking. Удачи с каналом, бро)

[@nurniazfilms]

🙏😄

[@FSketcher]

Thank you ❤

[@artdoneus]

LOVEEEEED THIS!!!

[@talentedgiants372]

Many thanks for your existence

[@hydriusthepanda3141]

I am currently building up a small production company.. within 6 months and 3 people we have beat the down-months. We work within the Event sector on aftermovies, on corporate videos and commercial projects, those 3 leave no down months!

[@nurniazfilms]

Wow! That’s really impressive. Wish your production the best of luck 🙌