Don’t Hesitate — Filmmaker’s Best Advice, Start and Story #film #shortfilm #filmfestival
Aug 18, 2025•Channel
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Published10 months ago
Duration2:29
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CategoryFilm & Animation
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Video TypeYouTube Short
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Winning Best Producer at the Focus on Ability Film Festival changed everything for filmmaker Craig Wyhoon. His award-winning short film Loki and Me has screened on SBS and at festivals across the US, UK, Sweden, France, Italy, and Australia — earning over 45 international awards.
In this interview, Craig shares the biggest lesson he’s learned on his filmmaking journey: “Don’t hesitate. Get creative. Make a film. Have fun with it. Tell your story — and you’ll be amazed at the opportunities that come your way.”
Craig also opens up about:
How the Focus on Ability Film Festival and mentoring with Jessica Orcsik (Diversity Entertainment) inspired his career
Turning Loki and Me from a short into a feature film
Lessons learned from winning awards worldwide
Why filmmaking is an “addiction” — and the projects he has coming up
If you’re a first-time filmmaker, this is advice you don’t want to miss.
Share your thoughts in the comments: What story do YOU want to tell?
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#Filmmaking #FocusOnAbility #IndependentFilm #FilmFestival #LokiAndMe