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Posted on October 31, 2019

Simon Mulvaney: The Hand Of India

Shot on a backpacking trip, Simon Mulvaney's The Hand of India is an immersive trip into the his experience there. Drenched in rich colors, he narrates his trip through the faces of the people he meets and the places he sees. The Travel Video Alliance spoke to him about developing the concept for the video, his influences, and more. How did you develop the concept for "The Hand Of India"? What drew you to telling this story? The concept for ‘The Hand...

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by Paige Barnett

Posted on July 29, 2019

Sabujo Films: Urban Lights

Filmmaker Lucas Costanzi was missing something in travel videos -- the stories, the people, and the places. With Urban Lights, he set out to dive into the roots of cities. The Travel Video Alliance spoke to him about finding stories, how he became a filmmaker, and more. How did you develop the concept for Urban Lights? What made you want to work on a piece like this? The series was developed by me and photographer Guilherme Zauith. We are longtime friends and...

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by Paige Barnett

Posted on July 1, 2019

Peter Bragiel: Capturing The Moment

Peter Bragiel has had a camera practically attached to him since before Youtube was founded. Since then, his camera has taken him around the world, from Belgium to Tunisia, and beyond. The Travel Video Awards spoke with him about working with brands, getting the shot, and more. How did you turn travel filmmaking into a career? After college, I knew I didn’t want a traditional career so I decided to take seasonal jobs, and in turn, I was able to travel for...

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by Oren Peleg

Posted on June 4, 2019

Brandon Li: A New Kind Of Film School

Three-time Travel Video Awards-winning filmmaker Brandon Li has spent years traveling the world and capturing some truly stunning shots. His video seoul_wave (above) is the 2019 winner for the Best Wanderlust category, embodying and inspiring the spirit of travel, is a sweeping and humanist look at Seoul, South Korea. Now, as Li embarks on his latest project—an online film school—the Travel Video Alliance spoke with him about his goals for Unscripted Studio, and how technique is no mask for unique and engaging content. Why...

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by Oren Peleg

Posted on April 2, 2019

MEL Films: Putting Story First

When David Freid turned his hobbies of travel and photography into a full-fledged career he knew he had to define what MEL Films was. "The thing that makes you you is the most important thing you bring to the table," Freid told the TVAs. Moreover, everything is about the story. Story first. With these lessons in mind, we caught up with Freid to talk advice for young filmmakers, and why the logistics of luggage is so tricky. How did you turn...

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by Paige Barnett

Posted on February 15, 2019

Karl Watson: A Journey In Japan

A Journey In Japan: EP.1 Tokyo To Kyoto For travel documentarian Karl Watson, travel filmmaking was a way to keep the day-job interesting. We caught up with Karl to learn what gear can be a real lifesaver, and how your individual perspective is key. How did you turn travel filmmaking into a career? Karl Watson: I’ve worked as a freelance video editor in London for 12 years and I started filming my travels just to have something more exciting to edit than the...

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by Oren Peleg

Posted on January 16, 2019

Ace Norton: La Mer Tokyo

La Mer Tokyo It doesn't take a film school degree to be a professional filmmaker. Director Ace Norton will be the first to tell you that. The filmmaker has traveled the globe working with musicians, and brands like Gucci, Lexus, and La Mer. The Travel Video Awards caught up with Norton to discuss his process, how he handles the physical stresses of constant travel, and what's the key to balancing personal aesthetic with the needs of a client. How did you turn...

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by Oren Peleg

Posted on December 19, 2018

Vagabrothers: Pushkar Camel Fair

The Vagabrothers, Marko and Alex Ayling, have spent the last few years building a successful YouTube channel featuring their travels to some of the world’s most exciting destinations while documenting what they encounter, as well as their own thoughts. This year, the Vagabrothers ventured to Pushkar, in the center of India’s largest state: Rajasthan. There, Marko and Alex experienced the yearly Pushkar Camel Fair, and documented it in a 360º Virtual Reality video. The Vagabrothers spoke with the Travel Video Awards...

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by Oren Peleg

Posted on November 15, 2018

Antoine Janssens: Incredible India

Swiss filmmaker and photographer Antoine Janssens has spent the last couple of years traveling the world and sharing the beauty he finds through his videos and social media channels. With his Incredible India video, Janssens partnered with India & You, a travel agency specializing in personalized tours of the subcontinent, to create a stunning video capturing everything from the lush natural landscapes of India, to buzzing intensity of the country's cities, to the holy sanctity of its landmarks. Janssens spoke with...

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by Oren Peleg

Posted on October 15, 2018

Alejandro Marin Puente: Oyster Slurp

Oyster Slurp The Ceviche Project takes its audience on a gastronomic tour through Mexico City in the virtual food experience, ‘Oyster Slurp’, which highlights tasty seafood and the best places to get it. The video features everything from seafood marketplaces to high-end fine dining, a little something for everyone’s palette. Alejandro Marin Puente, the filmmakers behind the mouth-watering video and owner of Studio Jungla, spoke with the Travel Video Awards about his career creating travel content. What can you learn about a different...

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by Mark Pehotin