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The Journey of Becoming a Filmmaker and Businessman
Artifact Episode 3,367
March 21, 2025, 10:00 p.m.
The Dream of Business
One thing’s for sure: I want to be in business. I know that in the future, I'll have to run a business, but here's the catch—I don’t have much knowledge about it yet. I haven’t done an MBA or taken any business classes. I’ve watched a few case studies and business strategy videos on YouTube, but they only give me surface-level information. The real question is: What does business actually mean? If I want to get into it, I need to understand myself first and then understand business itself.
But there’s something else on my mind—something I keep asking myself:
What Do I Want to Be?
Since the beginning, I’ve wanted to be a filmmaker. But right now, I’m a YouTuber, and, on top of that, I’m considering becoming a businessman. So, am I really focused on what I want to become?
It’s a good question. Let’s start with filmmaking.
The Filmmaker’s Journey
Am I a filmmaker? Yes, I am. I’ve always wanted to make films. But right now, it’s not going to happen, and here’s why.
The type of film I want to create requires significant investment. To be honest, if I follow the traditional path to filmmaking, it’s not going to be possible for me to make the film I envision.
Here’s how the traditional filmmaking journey usually looks:
Move to Mumbai – To become a filmmaker, the first thing you have to do is go to Mumbai. Then, you’ll start by working in an ad agency or something similar. From there, you move upward.


Start at the Bottom – At first, you’ll work in production, doing basic tasks—holding things, bringing things, moving stuff around. It’s labor work. You’ll also get experience working in different departments of filmmaking: production, camera, sound, assistant directing, and so on. This can take around 2–3 years to get a good understanding of how films are made.


Climb the Ladder – Once you have 2–3 years of experience, you start working as an assistant director. You spend a couple of years under different directors, learning the ropes of how films are created.


Write Your Own Film – During this period, you’ll need to start writing your own screenplay. The key is to make the film budget-friendly. Focus on a good story that doesn’t require a lot of money or big stars, but still manages to be impactful.


Pitch to Producers – Once you have your story ready, you pitch it to producers. If the story is solid and doesn’t require much money, you might find a producer willing to invest in your film.


Experience and Growth – Over the course of about 10 years, you’ll gain experience in filmmaking, developing your skills, and refining your craft. After all that, you’ll finally have the expertise and credibility to make bigger films, like my dream film, Binary Code.


The Big Challenge: Money
Now, the real problem is: where will the money come from?
To move to Mumbai, I’ll need at least 1 lakh rupees per year to cover my basic living expenses. Even that amount is pretty low, and honestly, I’d prefer 2 lakh rupees per year to have more comfort. But here’s the catch: I don’t have the money for that right now, and I can’t ask my father for it. So, how do I make this work?
Getting to Mumbai
If I don’t have the money, how do I even get to Mumbai? The good news is, it’s not that hard to get there. The bigger issue is securing the funds for rent and daily expenses.
I have a few friends and relatives in Mumbai who can help me out for a week. That’s my window to figure out how to get a job and get settled. After a week, I’ll need to figure out a more permanent solution.
But here’s where it gets tricky. If I start working, how will I have time to pursue filmmaking? Will I be able to balance both?
The Struggle of Juggling Jobs and Dreams
I can’t let go of my dream of becoming a filmmaker. So, even if I take up a job to cover my basic expenses, I’ll need to find time to pursue filmmaking. It’s not just about making movies—it’s about managing my time, building experience, and staying focused on my ultimate goal.
Final Thoughts: A Long Road Ahead
It’s clear that becoming a filmmaker is a long and difficult journey. There are obstacles—money being the biggest one. But I’m determined. Whether through business, jobs, or other means, I’ll find a way to make it work.
That’s all for now. I’ll keep working towards my dreams, step by step, until I’m where I need to be.