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Filmmaking is not a one man show.
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“Filmmaking is not a one man show” means making a film is not the work of one person alone. It requires the contributions of a wider team, so the finished film reflects shared effort rather than a single individual’s work.
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- Rediff.com interview with Shobha Warrier
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