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Ady Jontez DoP, Naivasha (2025)

21/06/2025

The World Needs Your Story—Tell It Anyway

There will always be reasons not to share your work.

“It’s not polished enough.”

“No one will watch it.”

“Others are better.”

“What if they judge me?”

But here’s something real:

> The world doesn’t need your perfection.
It needs your perspective.

🎥 Your Story Matters—Even If You Doubt It

You don’t need a million followers or a film degree to create something meaningful.

You’ve lived.
You’ve seen.
You’ve felt.
And someone out there needs what only you can say.

The way you see love, struggle, family, faith, fear—
That’s your lens.
No one else has it.

💡 Your Story Can Be Someone Else’s Lifeline

One scene.
One voiceover.
One moment of honesty in your work…

Can make someone feel seen.
Can make someone feel less alone.
Can spark someone else to start their journey.

That’s the power of storytelling.
And it’s already in you.

🛠 Create First, Judge Later

Don’t kill your story before it’s born.

Let it be raw.

Let it be messy.

Let it breathe.

There’s time to refine.
But the heart has to come first.

🎞 Final Frame

You don’t need permission.
You don’t need validation.
You don’t need to be ready.

You just need to speak.
To film.
To write.
To share.

Because the world is waiting.
And your story—yes, yours—could be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

20/06/2025

Your First Projects Won’t Be Perfect—Do Them Anyway

Every filmmaker wants their first project to slap.
We imagine cinematic shots, flawless sound, deep emotion, smooth pacing.

But let’s be honest:
Your first projects won’t be perfect.

And that’s okay.
In fact—they’re not supposed to be.

🎥 Perfection Isn’t the Goal—Growth Is

Your first short film might feel rough.
Your early edits might feel off.
Your lighting might suck.
Your sound might need work.

Good.
That means you’re doing the one thing most people are afraid to do:

You’re starting.

🛠 What Early Work Teaches You

How to solve problems.
Every mistake sharpens your instincts.

What your voice sounds like.
You can only discover it by using it.

That done is better than perfect.
Projects sitting in your head help no one. Projects in the world teach everyone—especially you.

How to finish what you start.
That’s a habit. And it’s priceless.

💡 Progress Isn’t Pretty—But It’s Powerful

No one watches your first short and expects Spielberg.
But they do respect your courage.
They see your drive.
They remember your name.

And more importantly—you begin to believe in yourself.

🎞 Final Frame

Don’t wait to be amazing.
Be willing to be in progress.
Because every masterpiece was once a messy first draft.

Pick up the camera.
Cut the scene.
Drop the reel.
Post the video.

Not because it’s perfect—
but because it’s yours. And it’s done.
And that’s how greatness begins.

19/06/2025

You Don’t Need to Be the Best—You Just Need to Be Consistent

In a world chasing viral moments, it's easy to believe success belongs to the best.
The most talented.
The most followed.
The most awarded.

But here’s the truth:

> You don’t need to be the best. You just need to keep showing up.

🎥 Talent Gets You Noticed. Consistency Keeps You in the Game.

You’ve seen it:

A brilliant shooter who disappears after one short film.

A genius editor who only works when “the vibe is right.”

A storyteller with a goldmine of ideas… but none finished.

Meanwhile, the ones who keep creating—project after project, reel after reel, edit after edit—get better, get booked, and get known.

Why?
Because they’re there.
Doing the work.
Learning. Evolving. Growing.

💡 Consistency Builds Everything You’re Looking For

Confidence – You trust yourself more when you keep promises to your creative self.

Credibility – Clients and collaborators want someone they can count on.

Clarity – You discover your voice through repetition, not random moments of genius.

Opportunities – The more you create, the more you get seen. The more you get seen, the more doors open.

🛠 You Don’t Have to Crush It—Just Commit

Some days your work will be fire.
Some days it won’t.

Doesn’t matter.
What matters is that you keep going.

Shoot even when the light isn’t perfect.
Edit even when you’re tired.
Post the thing even if you’re nervous.

🎞 Final Frame

Stop worrying about being the best in the room.
Be the one who keeps showing up in the room.

Because while talent impresses…
Consistency wins.

Every. Single. Time.

17/06/2025

The Camera Can’t Capture What You Don’t Start

We often wait for the right moment.
The right gear.
The right crew.
The right mood.

But while we wait, something dangerous happens:

Nothing gets made.

🎥 The Myth of the “Right Time”

You tell yourself:

“I’ll start after I buy that new lens.”

“I’ll shoot when I have the perfect idea.”

“I’ll edit when I feel more motivated.”

But the truth is:
There is no perfect time.

Every filmmaker you admire once shot something on gear they didn’t love, in conditions that weren’t ideal—
but they started anyway.

And because they started, they got better.
And because they got better, they got noticed.

💡 The Power Is in the Doing

Ideas are fuel.
But ex*****on is the engine.

Want to be a better director?
Start directing—even if it’s on your phone.

Want to be a better editor?
Cut what you’ve got—don’t wait for perfect footage.

Want to be respected in the industry?
Be someone who finishes things.

🛠 Your Gear Doesn’t Matter As Much As You Think

No one will remember what camera you used.
They’ll remember how you made them feel.

Your story.
Your energy.
Your voice.

That’s what connects.

🎞 Final Frame

The camera can’t capture what you don’t start.
The world can’t applaud what you never release.

So stop waiting.

Hit record.
Make the thing.
Start scrappy.
Start small.

Just start.

Because once you begin, everything changes.

15/06/2025

Your Best Scene Might Be the Next One

Some days it feels like you’ve hit your peak.
The last project was good, maybe your best yet.
But now… you’re stuck.
You wonder:
“What if I’ve already made my best work?”

Let’s be real—that’s fear talking.
Because the truth is:
Your best scene might still be ahead.

🎥 Growth Doesn’t Always Feel Like Growth

Creative progress is sneaky.
It doesn’t always come with applause, followers, or obvious wins.

Sometimes it looks like:

Rewriting a scene with more heart.

Fixing a mistake quicker than before.

Trusting your gut in a tough call.

Saying no to projects that don’t align.

That’s growth. That’s leveling up.
And it’s exactly what pushes your next project to a new level.

💡 You’re Closer Than You Think

The scene that shifts everything…
The story that gets picked…
The client that opens new doors…
Could be one decision away.

You’re not starting over—you’re building on everything you’ve learned.

Every late-night edit.
Every missed shot.
Every lesson.

None of it was wasted.

🎞 Final Frame

If you’re feeling stuck, uninspired, or uncertain—
that’s not the end of the story.

It’s just the plot twist.

Because your journey isn’t finished.
Your story isn’t over.
And your best work?

It might be the very next scene.

11/06/2025

Make It Real: Turning Ideas Into Action in the Film World

You’ve got a notebook full of ideas.
Scripts in folders.
Concepts that light you up at 2 a.m.

But ideas are just potential.
Until you act—
They don’t exist.

Creativity doesn’t live in your head.
It lives in what you do.

🎥 Thinking Big Starts Small

You don’t need a full crew, a RED camera, or a massive budget to begin.

You need:

A shot list and the will to try.

A story and the courage to tell it.

A decision: “I’m going to start.”

The only difference between someone with a dream and someone with a film is this:
One started.

🛠 How to Make It Real

1. Pick one idea.
Don’t wait for “the best.” Pick one. Begin there.

2. Break it into steps.
Don’t just say “make a short film.” Say:

Write script by Friday.

Scout location Saturday.

Shoot one scene next week.

3. Share the vision.
Invite one person in. Talk about it. A shared idea gains power.

4. Create without permission.
Don’t wait to be picked. Pick yourself. Hit record. Hit export.

5. Finish it.
Even if it’s not perfect. Especially if it’s not perfect.

✨ Your Work Deserves to Exist

Not just as an idea.
Not just in your camera roll.
But as something out there in the world.

Post it. Premiere it. Share it.
Let it be seen.

You don’t need everything figured out.
You just need to begin.
And keep beginning.

🎞 Final Frame

Your dream isn’t waiting on money, time, or the perfect moment.
It’s waiting on you.

So stop thinking.

Start filming.
Start editing.
Start doing.

Make it messy. Make it imperfect.
Make it real.

09/06/2025

Film is Family: Building Trust and Culture on Set

Every set has lights, cameras, and gear.
But the soul of a production?
It’s the people.

From the director to the PA, the cinematographer to the sound tech—
when the crew moves in harmony, the work becomes more than a job.

It becomes a family.

🎥 Why Set Culture Matters More Than Gear

You can have the best camera.
The best script.
The perfect lighting.

But if your team doesn’t feel safe, seen, and supported…
The film suffers.

Production is pressure.
Long hours, tight budgets, missed shots, high emotion.

What holds it together isn’t just planning.
It’s trust.

🛠 Building a Strong Creative Family

1. Respect every role.
From interns to leads—everyone contributes. Honor that.

2. Communicate early and often.
Don’t assume. Ask. Listen. Clarify.

3. Lead with humility.
Whether you’re directing or producing, leadership is service, not control.

4. Celebrate wins—big and small.
Finished a tough day? Nailed a tricky shot? Call it out. Lift people up.

5. Check in on the humans, not just the output.
Your crew isn’t a machine. Ask how they’re really doing.

💡 When the Set Feels Like Home

Something amazing happens when a team trusts each other:

Creativity flows more freely.

Problems get solved faster.

People want to come back and work with you again.

This is how lasting careers are built—not just through talent, but through relationships.

🎞 Final Frame

Film is art.
Film is business.
But more than anything—film is people.

So treat your team like gold.
Invest in the culture.
Make the environment feel safe, joyful, and creative.

Because lights and lenses don’t make great films.

Great people do.

05/06/2025

🎬 Start Small, Stay Steady: The Power of Tiny Progress in Big Projects

When we think about making a film—or building any creative dream—we imagine big moments.

The festival premiere.
The perfect shot.
The viral post.
The “we made it” feeling.

But most of the journey?
It’s not big at all.
It’s small. Repetitive. Quiet.

It’s opening your laptop when no one’s watching.
It’s organizing clips. Rewriting lines. Charging batteries.
It’s showing up—again.

🎥 Tiny Progress is Real Progress

One 30-second clip.
One new connection.
One scene rewritten.
One day you don’t quit.

That’s how big projects actually get finished.
Not in a rush of inspiration—
but in consistent action.

🛠 Why Small Steps Matter More Than You Think

They’re sustainable.
Burnout doesn’t come from working—it comes from trying to do too much, too fast.

They build momentum.
Starting is always the hardest part. Keep starting every day.

They grow confidence.
Each finished task proves to yourself: I’m capable. I’m moving forward.

They beat perfection.
Small steps silence the voice that says “it’s not good enough yet.”

✨ Trust the Slow Burn

Overnight success?
It’s often ten years in the making.

So don’t hate the slow days.
Don’t curse the quiet seasons.
Don’t ignore the small wins.

You’re not falling behind—you’re laying a foundation.

The cut scenes, rough drafts, and late nights will all count for something.
They already do.

🎞 Final Frame

You don’t need a big break.
You need to take the next step.

So open the file.
Pick up the camera.
Write one line.
Edit one scene.

Start small. Stay steady. Keep going.
That’s how the dream becomes the film.

05/06/2025

You Are the Story: Let Your Creative Identity Lead the Way

In an industry full of trends, gear talk, and highlight reels, it’s easy to feel like you have to be like everyone else to succeed.

But here’s the truth:

> Your greatest asset in filmmaking isn’t your camera. It’s your identity.

The way you see.
The way you feel.
The way you tell stories.

That’s what makes your work matter.

🎥 You Bring Something No One Else Can

There are a million ways to frame a shot.
A thousand ways to light a scene.
Endless editing techniques.

But no one can bring your perspective to the screen.

Your background.
Your struggles.
Your humor, your pain, your voice—that’s the gold.

Trying to copy someone else might get you short-term applause.
But owning your identity builds a lasting connection.

🎬 Don’t Just Make Content—Make It Yours

Anyone can shoot a cool montage or follow a trendy transition style.
But your work becomes powerful when it’s rooted in who you are.

So ask yourself:

What do I care about?

What themes always show up in my stories?

What kind of characters or emotions feel real to me?

What’s missing in the world that I can bring?

This is how you stop chasing trends—and start setting them.

💡 Real Connection Comes From Real Identity

Audiences connect to honesty.
Clients notice confidence.
Teams trust clarity.

When you show up as your full creative self,
you don’t just make something pretty—
you make something that matters.

🎞 Final Frame

You don’t need to sound like everyone else.
You don’t need to shoot like everyone else.
You don’t need to follow every trend, tip, or technique.

You need to tell the story only you can tell.

Because at the end of the day, the most powerful tool you’ll ever bring to set is simple:

05/06/2025

Done Is Better Than Perfect: Finishing What You Start

Perfection is a beautiful lie.

It tells us to wait until the shot is flawless, the gear is better, the timing is right, the story is “ready.”
But here’s the truth: perfection doesn’t finish films. People do.

Every filmmaker, editor, and creative knows the feeling—you’ve got 90% done, but that last 10% feels impossible.
So you tweak. You overthink. You stall.
You tell yourself, “It just needs a little more time.”

But time isn’t the problem.
Fear is.

🎥 The Trap of “Perfect”

You hesitate to release your short film because the color grade isn’t exactly what you imagined.

You sit on a great script because the dialogue might not be clever enough.

You avoid publishing your work because someone might not “get it.”

And so the project stays unfinished. Unseen. Unshared.

Let me remind you: No one connects with what you don’t finish.

✅ Why “Done” Wins

Every project you complete teaches you something.
Every finished piece builds trust—in yourself and in your team.
Every wrap is a new beginning, not just an ending.

“Done” gets feedback.
“Done” builds momentum.
“Done” gives you the power to grow.

And sometimes, “done” is exactly what someone else needs to see to feel inspired themselves.

🎬 Don’t Wait—Wrap It

That film you’re scared to release?
That scene you keep recutting?
That project you started and forgot?

Pick one.
Finish it.
Let it be imperfect. Let it breathe. Let it go.

Because the world doesn’t need flawless.
It needs finished.

🎞 Final Frame

Every filmmaker leaves something on the cutting room floor.
Every great project has flaws.
But the difference between the dreamers and the doers is this:

The doers finish.

So stop aiming for perfect.
Aim for real.
Aim for honest.
Aim for done.

Then hit export.

04/06/2025

Keep Rolling: When You Feel Like Giving Up

Every filmmaker, creative, and dreamer hits a wall.

The ideas stall.
The edits blur.
The doubt creeps in.
You start wondering, “Is this worth it?”
“Am I even good enough to finish this?”

Yes—you are.
Because this is the part no one talks about enough:
The middle of the process is the hardest.
It’s not glamorous.
It’s exhausting.
And it’s exactly where most people give up.

But the people who finish? The ones who make something great?
They don’t keep going because they always feel inspired.
They keep going because they made a choice:
Not to quit.

When You're Tired, Do This:

Pause, don’t stop. Rest if you must. But don’t abandon the project.

Remember why you started. Go back to that spark. It still matters.

Celebrate small wins. One scene. One good line. One step forward.

Lean on your people. Filmmaking isn’t solo. Let someone remind you what you’re capable of.

Visualize the finish. Picture the credits, the premiere, the proud moment when you say, “I did it.”

The middle isn’t the end.
It’s just proof you’re in the fight.
And sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is simple:

Keep rolling.

Because your best scene might still be ahead.

Ady Jontez DoP

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