Hello
I need advice on the difficult subject of « how to get to the next level ».I was gaffer in NY where i lived for 13,5 years and became a DP when i moved back to France 13 years ago.
For the last 13 years i have been working but i feel i am not where i should be.
For 3,5 years i shot a very famous french TV serie that is viewed in France more like a tele novella and i think it did me more wrong for my career than good even if i was able to buy myself an apartment with the money i made on it.
Now , i don’t work on that anymore and i have been struggling quite a bit.
I just did a low budget feature where i don’t even want my name on the credit….
My question : Should i buy myself a camera gear like a RED DRAGON where i will be able to sell myself with and find work in feature film ?
I feel like if could sell myself better with my own gear .Calling production company would be much easier.
What do you think ? Is it worth it ? would it make a difference ?
Any thoughts on this is greatly appreciate.
Cheers everyone !