How to Thrive as a Filmmaker | Bild Expo 2025

Director and cinematographer David Geffin shares his journey throughout his career to give you the tools to be successful in the filmmaking industry. Sponsored by FUJIFILM Want more Bild Expo? Watch our playlist ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzQOzWdTY-z9DCtyVPiEk-oz5JNVChpQA If you're just interested in the Create & Capture stage, we have a playlist for that too ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzQOzWdTY-z8oKzQUE2FkHlJrBaWaPQBS More from David Geffin: -https://www.davidgeffin.com/ -https://www.instagram.com/davegeffin 0:00 Intro 1:22 Opening quote 2:28 David's video reel 4:46 What is this talk about? 5:51 It's about telling the story 7:16 David's journey 15:58 Demand for content 17:30 Timeless principles 19:22 Getting access to clients & staff 22:17 Focus on the goal 23:55 David's core mindset 26:14 Emotional story telling 29:02 Be constant 31:17 Pick the gear that's right for you 32:13 AI 33:47 Taste & sensibility 34:54 Achieving growth 39:46 Filmmaking is a group activity 40:20 Navigating uncertainty 43:00 Final thoughts Learn more about the B&H Event Space: http://bhpho.to/BHEventSpace Head to the main B&H Photo YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/BandH Learn audio on our Pro Audio Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BHProAudio Shop @ B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/ Follow us on Social Media - https://www.instagram.com/bhphoto/ - https://twitter.com/bhphotodaily - https://www.facebook.com/bheventspace/ #BHBildExpo #BildExpo #Filmmaking