Today we’d like to introduce you to Christian Remde.
Hi Christian, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Like a lot of filmmakers, I fell in love with the end product first. Films were a big part of my childhood and so it felt very natural to start making them once I figured out how they worked. I read a lot about filmmaking and decided to start in editing as that was where many of my childhood heroes got their start. Editing gives you a great grounding on how to tell a story, what shots you need in order to get the themes across and how a film can change from script to finished movie. Once I felt like I had a good grasp on post-production, I moved into directing and shooting, making my first short film in 2006. The Wine Bar got into over 50 film festivals and won several awards and it got me started on my career. I moved into documentary filmmaking in 2011 and found a real love for telling real stories about real people. Since then I’ve directed several documentaries, commercials and a lot of branded content.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Filmmaking can be difficult if you’re casting about, and looking for inspiration. Finding a niche helped me to focus in on specific types of stories that I wanted to tell.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
My main focus is culinary and travel documentaries, commercials and branded content. I’ve immersed myself in the global food and travel scene, working all over the world, and shooting in some of the best kitchens, hotels, galleries and locales. Finding that niche and drilling down to find the most interesting angles is what sets me apart.
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
Communication is key in anything, and there is no place where that is more evident than when you’re on a shoot in a foreign country. Learning the local customs and languages, as well as listening to your fixers, can mean the difference between a good shoot and a brutal shoot.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.palatefilms.com
- Instagram: @christianremde
