Research Publications

Interest, Not Passion: A Case Against Romanticizing Filmmaking
Journal
2026-06-17

Interest, Not Passion: A Case Against Romanticizing Filmmaking

By Utsab Panday (Batman)

Personal Essay

A reflection on why filmmaking should be treated as an interest, craft, and belief rather than a passion that carries the full weight of identity.

FilmmakingCreative WorkFilm IndustryIdentity