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Vividly presents the mundane realities behind the moviemaking glamour but is short on storytelling.
Krish Pinto:
Bridging Stories and Statistics in the Creative Industry
Krish Pinto, a London-based writer with Indian and Portuguese heritage, transforms his experiences in film and writing into insightful narratives for creatives. With a background in film school and years of industry reflection, his work combines personal storytelling with in-depth research and industry data. His debut book, Becoming a Filmmaker, offers a candid look at the challenges and realities of breaking into London’s film scene, crafted especially for underdogs who need reassurance that their stories matter.
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Krish Pinto – Writer, Storyteller, Filmmaker’s Voice from London
Krish Pinto is a writer based in London, carrying both Indian and Portuguese roots into his storytelling. His journey began with scribbled scripts, unfinished book drafts, and jotted-down thoughts between film shoots. After studying in film school, writing became his anchor—a way to make sense of the chaos of the creative industry and give voice to the often-overlooked stories of underdogs.
Blending lived experiences with deep research, Krish Pinto crafts narratives that are both personal and universal. His style pairs first-hand industry insight with statistical data on the UK film industry, creating work that is relatable, informative, and inspiring for creatives worldwide.
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📖 Becoming a Filmmaker: The Hard Truth about Making it in London
By Krish Pinto
Becoming a Filmmaker is a brutally honest memoir-meets-survival-guide that dives into the highs, lows, and struggles of breaking into the UK film industry.
In this debut book, Krish Pinto draws from his experiences as a writer of Portuguese heritage and a Bombay-born creative living in London. From navigating cultural shifts to facing rejections, this book pulls back the curtain on the creative grind.
Packed with personal anecdotes, industry insights, and humour blended with hard data, Becoming a Filmmaker is written for:
Aspiring filmmakers just starting out
Film school graduates wondering what’s next
Creatives searching for resilience and direction
This isn’t just a book about filmmaking—it’s about finding your voice, building resilience, and surviving one of the world’s toughest creative cities.
👉 Becoming a Filmmaker will be available soon. Stay tuned for the buy link tomorrow morning.
Coming Soon – Books by Krish Pinto
1️⃣ Demystifying World Cinema: Foundations and Future
Explore the evolution of global cinema, from its foundations to the changing landscape of modern storytelling. Krish Pinto unpacks the cultural, technological, and creative forces shaping world cinema and where it’s heading next.
2️⃣ The Future of Filmmaking: Virtual Production and AI
A forward-looking deep dive into the intersection of technology and creativity, this book investigates how AI and virtual production are reshaping the filmmaking industry. Pinto blends research, case studies, and thought-provoking insights to help creatives prepare for the future of storytelling.
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