A Filmmaker Raised by Art | Sohini Singh | TEDxVBIT

Core Identity & Motivation - Filmmaking provides confidence and a sense of creating a personal world [1] - The speaker identifies as a filmmaker, teacher, and student, with growth as a common goal [2] - Filmmaking is seen as a powerful tool to evoke emotions and influence audiences [4] Early Influences - Family background includes a cable TV operator father and educationalist/filmmaker mother [3] - Childhood experiences at Shanti theater, particularly a Shah Rukh Khan movie, sparked an interest in filmmaking's impact [3][4] - Early exposure to satellite TV and cartoons like Dexter's Laboratory fostered an understanding of science and visual mediums [6][7][8] Skill Development - Gaming, including strategy games like Age of Mythology and Age of Empires, contributed to understanding world-building and visual effects [9] - Comic books, such as Chacha Choudhary, aided in learning storyboarding and action-reaction dynamics [10][11] Formal Education & Career - Film school (Linguix International) provided a broader understanding of cinema [12] - The release of the first film, "Amidst Dark," validated the speaker's identity as a filmmaker [12] - Filmmaking is considered a healing process and a way to balance life [14] Advice to Aspiring Filmmakers - Aspiring filmmakers are encouraged to be themselves, give themselves to the craft, and keep telling stories [14]