The Reality of Making Your First Feature Film with Asif Pervez

For many filmmakers, making a feature film feels like an impossible leap after years of producing short films. This week, Jim sits down with filmmaker Asif Pervez to explore how he made that transition with his debut feature, "Mommy, I Don't Want To."

Asif discusses the creative and logistical challenges of producing a period film on a micro budget, from transforming an Airbnb into convincing locations and completing post-production in Dubai, to developing a festival strategy and navigating the world of independent film sales and distribution.

The conversation also covers the lessons Asif learned from his early short films, the mistakes he would avoid if starting again, and practical advice for anyone preparing to direct their first feature.

If you're an aspiring filmmaker, film student or independent producer looking for honest, real-world insight into feature filmmaking, this episode offers valuable experience from someone who's successfully made the jump.

Topics include:

• Moving from short films to feature filmmaking
• Budgeting and producing a first feature
• Location scouting on a micro budget
• Period filmmaking with limited resources
• Film festival strategy
• Sales agents and distribution
• Lessons learned from a debut feature
• Advice for emerging filmmakers

Watch the trailer for "Mommy I don't want to": https://youtu.be/ixEtMpOe2h8?si=A5oUEIV_1bIW5st2

Check out Asif on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9285762/?ref_=fn_t_1

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