Rumikay Talks
Konstantin Starodetskii is a writer, director, and producer based in Los Angeles. He's passionate about stories that unite humanity and uplift souls, and his goal is to inspire everyone to create works that make us better, kinder human beings.
On the Rumikay Talks podcast, you'll listen to interviews with professionals from the entertainment industry, popular film topics, and tips on how to keep your creative juices flowing.
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Rumikay Talks
How to Pitch Your Vision: Filmmaking Lessons from Andrew Kightlinger
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How do you turn a technical camera launch into a soulful piece of science fiction? In this episode, director Andrew Kightlinger joins the Rumikay Talks podcast to break down the reality of a career in film. From his unique childhood education in Madagascar—where movies arrived in a traveling "Red Island Video Club" footlocker—to directing a feature for Sylvester Stallone, Andrew shares what it takes to survive and thrive in the industry.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The "Sting" of Rejection: Why the "no’s" never stop hurting, but how to stop taking them personally.
- The Art of the Pitch: How Andrew landed the Fujifilm GFX launch by pitching emotional storytelling over technical specs.
- Vulnerability on Set: Why being a "benevolent director" and taking acting classes leads to more truthful performances.
- Grief as Inspiration: How the loss of his grandmother fueled the script for his latest sci-fi short.
- Atomic Habits: Why small steps and personal growth are essential for staying focused as a creative.
✨ Selected links from the episode: ✨
Andrew's IG:
https://www.instagram.com/andrew.vhs
OKAY at Slamdance:
https://slamdance.com/26-lineup/
Slamdance Film Festival: February 19th–25th in Los Angeles (and virtually!)
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