Things to know BEFORE moving to Los Angeles & Making Money as a Filmmaker | Abai Peace & Axel Axe

Watch Abai's film "Justified Homicide" https://youtu.be/QiQA2CNZdFI

Abai Peace is a Director, Producer and Editor based in Los Angeles.

“I chose to pick up a camera to tell my stories. I learned that film isn't a job, it's an art. I am an artist. My life experiences contributed to my ability to captivate visually and connect with those around me. Making my imprint and leading the next generation of cinematic creators and contributors. I am a visionary, a trailblazer, and a storyteller. I am True Film!”

https://www.knowjilas.com/abaipeace

CHAPTERS

0:00 – Intro

0:09 – Abai's experience moving to Los Angeles and becoming a director

7:21 – Advice for young people who want to be an actor, director, or producer

9:41 – The key to Abai's ability to work full-time doing what he wants

10:46 – Abai's thoughts on the film he recently completed and how he got it done

16:23 – How he chooses the lead actor for a project

19:42 – His views on networking and screening the people with whom he connects

27:00 – Abai's camera thoughts: Sony vs. Red Komodo, Buying vs. Renting Camera Gear for Projects

31:07 – How he has made enough money to continue making films

33:17 – His experiences with NFTs and crypto with NFTs and art

36:40 – New project: “Justified Homicide” and having it premiered and screened at festivals

40:50 – Managing feelings of failure and being married to an actress

45:07 – What would Abai do if money and time were not an issue?

CONNECT WITH ABAI PEACE

Web: https://www.knowjilas.com/abaipeace

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAthOL_pW6NGJ9HJD1J2cw

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5294189/

RESOURCES

9 Things to Know BEFORE Moving to Los Angeles, CA: Life in LA

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The southern California city of Los Angeles remains the center of the entertainment industry and all things fame and fortune. With a current population of almost 4 million people, Los Angeles is one of the best places to live in California. Prized for its cultural diversity, people from all over the country and the world are moving to Los Angeles with the hopes to make their dreams come true. With a pristine natural landscape, fantastic weather, never-ending opportunities, and an abundance of things to do, it is no surprise that Los Angeles is as famous as it is.

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