From copywriter to filmmaker - Gerhard Pretorius

Gerhard Pretorius is a copywriter, screenwriter, and director who is building himself a filmmaking career while holding down a day job. His methodical approach to his career has resulted in a library of advertising work and four short movies, two of which are currently available on Showmax. 
In this conversation we cover a wide territory including:

• Gerhard's transition from copywriter to filmmaker.
• Formal education VS finding your own way. 
• Getting funding for your script.
• Organising yourself to minimise mental load.
• What it takes to be be a filmmaker.
• Finding opportunities to get more filmmaking experience when that's not really your job. 
• Building your own little community. 

Some resources we mention:
NFVF Funding
Silverskermfees
YouTube: Lessons from a Screenplay
Podcast: Scriptnotes
Audiobook: Wired for Story
Author: Jon Truby