Maggie Olkuska, DFF
Director of Photography

In an era overflowing with films, what makes your idea stand out?

What makes your idea unforgettable? What draws attention and captivates audiences? Is it an original, never-seen-before cinematic style? The power of the acting? The editing and rhythm? Or maybe it's all of these elements combined.

Imagine creating a visually stunning project that not only attracts audiences but also fosters a dynamic and inspiring environment for the entire creative and technical crew.

Do you have an idea or a story but struggle to conceptualise it into film language, technical tools and cinematic elements ? Would you like to create an innovative project, which stays in people's hearts for ever? 

I can help you transform your idea into compelling film visuals, utilising technical film language, light atmospheres, camera storytelling, and the newest technology. I'll do this while considering your budget, team size, time frame, and the collaborative efforts of all project departments.

Let's work together to bring your vision to life, creating a project that resonates with audiences and sets a new standard for visual storytelling.

From an idea to the final product 

1. Conceptualising your ideas/script into film scenes
I help you crystallise your ideas and I pre-visualise with you and draft your vision in the technical and cinematic language of film. 

I'll provide insights on the storytelling, characters, visual look, implementation of cinematic ideas and technology, light atmospheres, cameras, lenses, and the entire development of the script and help you implement that concept into the pre-production and production process. 

2. Designing and testing your idea in pre-production / production 

What kind of technical and visual tests will you conduct to test your idea on set and in production?  Let's design them and plan them. 

3. Developing your idea with the entire team
I help you translate your vision into a language that you can develop with your entire team. Locations, lighting, working with characters on set, and brining all departments together to co-create the story. 

4. Project size and budget for your story and ideas

I will support you in conceptualising your idea in terms of budget.
Let’s discuss how we can translate the vision into the best visual solutions for your story, taking into account project size, team size and time.

5. The visual development of your entire story
I help you develop a concept for your project, from beginning to end. I will ask many of necessary questions, so you can build your steady fundaments while going into the production. 

• How do you start your film, and how do you finish it? What is the mood and visual look of the opening and closing scenes?
  
  
• What is the visual development of your entire film? This includes development in lighting, camera movement, technology, framing size, colors, and visual character development scene by scene.
  
  
• Production plan for the best results: How do you plan your working days to achieve your visual look?
  
  
• How do you develop your ideas and your shooting plan with the entire team, allowing each department to perform at its best?
  
  
• What are the feelings you want the audience to be left with? What would you like to achieve with your film? What would you like to convey and explore with your film?
  
  
• And in all of that... leaving space for free-flowing inspiration on set, adjustments for changes in weather, production plan, etc.

CREATIVE CONSULTING can be implemented in all production stages: 

• Research
• Pre-Production 
• Location scouting
• Drafting a film idea
• Concept development of your story
• Colors, emotions, lights, movement in frame
• Character development 
• The use of film technology in Prep, Production and Post production 

My Intentions

As a creative film consultant, DOP with years of expirence, I aim to bring the highest production value and visual storytelling to your film and to your entire crew. My goal is to bring solutions that maximize production value and offer overall advantages to your team and the entire production process.

On my productions, I focus on creating a great, positive atmosphere on set, where the crew can perform at their best. I intuitively guide my art and vision, adjusting as needed though out the film process, while I am deeply committed to the well-being of the entire crew throughout the production.

• You are looking to go "beyond standard"
• You are looking to take your idea to the next level and make unforgettable images 
• You feel stuck in the process
• You have an idea, but you do not have the language to translate it into visual and technical concepts. 

Let's talk: What parts of the production are moving the slowest? What is not working in your project, where do you face greatest challenges? 

As a creative consultant and filmmaker with +14 years of filming experience around the world, I can help you get an outside perspective on your project and your idea development, from production to post-production.

I am here, when you need someone who can help you solve the visual and technical challenges of your story. 

As an consultant, I bring specialised knowledge and fresh ideas in the fields of cinematography, lighting, cameras, camera tools, idea development, and developing and communicating your visual and technical ideas with your entire team.

As consultants, we are low-risk and high-reward. Bringing in an outside consultant provides fast access to film and cinematography expertise for your challenges.