Brandon Apps

"Believe you can and you're halfway there" THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Thanks for your extensive reply Phil, I don't plan to live in the UK my whole life - it's one of the things that i'd have to give up to pursue my career. I've been to the US about 15+ times in my lifetime, and I see myself living in the US in the future. I'm not saying that this will solve all my problems but it's one step forward right? I'm going to make some short films, and some more and some more and just practice throughout the my current education. Over this time i'm sure my skills will expand and hopefully I will create a portfolio and take my next steps from there. Thanks Phil

Thanks Carl and Tyler, you have really opened my mind to this subject and now I have a lot to think about. I will practice my skills, hopefully even help out in projects around me for the time being. I would rather spend the money on decent equipment rather than a school but only time will tell what will happen. Thank you both very much - and I wish you the best with the career you have pursued.

Hello, I am new to this community and wanted any opinions necessary for what options I have in the future. Firstly, I am Brandon Apps a 16 year old Sixth Form student. I study Photography A-level / Media Studies A-level / Business BTEC. I aspire to be a cinematographer in the future. Me and a few friends have shot a bit of a movie before for a school project but really want to get serious about it now all wanting jobs within the movie industry be it editors/directors/cinematographers. However, for my next step I was thinking about going to NFTS (National film and television school) near London in the UK. I am still open minded about this. So what I am essentially asking is there anyone who has followed a similar career and how did they make it to where they are now? What school did they go to, or uni? ect. Thanks for any input.

These shots are really great, not only the crisp quality but the colours are also amazing. Most of the shots are performed beautifully; i'd even go as far to say that some look like they have been taken straight out of a professional movie. This is great, you should be really proud of yourself. :) Nice work!