Without turning it into a production set, you can have a great experience on Valentineās Day. Let me work you through how.Ā Valentineās Day is the one day of the year when love is in the air, roses cost a fortune, and restaurants are mysteriously fully booked even though nobody ever seems to make reservations in advance. But hey, youāre a filmmaker, which means you see life through a different lens; literally.Ā Dating a filmmaker is not for the weak. You spend half your time discussing lighting choices, obsessing over sound design, and accidentally turning every deep conversation into potential dialogue for your next film. But since love is patient (and hopefully your partner is too), you might as well make an effort this Valentineās Day.Now, letās explore fun, filmmaker-friendly ways to make this Valentineās Day one for the books.Ā 1. Resist the urge to ādirectā the dateLook, I know you have a vision. You probably want the perfect lighting, the right music, and a storyline with a killer third act. But hereās the thing; your partner is not an actor, and this is not a set. If you find yourself shouting āCut! Letās do that againā when they try to kiss you, just know youāre doing too much. Relax. Enjoy the moment. Let the love flow naturally, even if the lighting is off and the ambiance isnāt giving cinematic masterpiece.2. Pick a date thatās not a movie marathon; unless they love itI get it; you love films. Your entire personality is wrapped around mise-en-scĆØne, and you think watching a French New Wave film is peak romance. But maybe; just maybe, your partner would like to do something other than watch La La Land for the tenth time. If theyāre into movies, great! Pick something they love, not just what your obsessed soul desires.3. Donāt gift a āfilm about your relationshipā as a presentNobody wants to receive a 30-minute documentary about their own love life narrated by you in a deep, cinematic trailer voice. (Well, maybe someone does, but itās risky.) Instead of making a self-indulgent film project, consider something sweet and personal; maybe a scrapbook, handwritten letter, or a real present that doesnāt require post-production.READ ALSO: How to celebrate Valentineās Day as a filmmaker with no partner 5. Plan a creative yet low-stress dateIf youāre feeling fancy, try something different; maybe a themed date inspired by a romantic movie. Or better yet, go full rom-com and re-enact your own meet-cute moment. But if all else fails, a good old-fashioned dinner and quality time work just as well. No cinematographer is needed.6. Avoid talking about your next film project all nightThis might be the hardest one. I know you want to talk about the screenplay youāre working on or how Nollywood needs better character development, but please, for the love of all things romantic, give your partner one night where they donāt have to listen to you rant about bad sound mixing. Be present. Save the director mode for another day. Just have funAt the end of the day, Valentineās Day isnāt about the perfect date; itās about a fun, meaningful time with your partner. So, whether youāre going big with a fancy dinner or keeping it simple with Netflix and cuddles, just enjoy the moment. And if all else fails? At least youāll have some great material for your next rom-com script.
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