Commando Filmmaking in Moscow & Capturing Truth in 160 Countries - Craig D. Forrest

Whatdo you do when you are secretly filming in communist Moscow's Red Squarewithout a permit and a KGB agent marches directly toward your camera setup?CraigD. Forrest is an Emmy-winning TVdirector, documentary filmmaker, author, and former film professor. Over a40-year career spanning more than 250 overseas assignments across 160countries, Craig has filmed in the trenches of tribal warfare, covered humantrafficking, and documented human conflict across six continents. He is theauthor of Commando Tactics for Digital Filmmakers and Night Train to Cairo. Today, Craig advocates forredemptive storytelling and mentors the next generation of digital creators.In this episode of FailCraft, Craig joins Ezekiel for an entertaining andinsightful conversation on global storytelling. He breaks down how he salvageda high-stakes shoot in Moscow, why older media leaders risk becoming obsoleteby ignoring AI, and the personal sacrifices attached to a lifetime of worldtravel.Inthis episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:·        The Moscow KGB Incident: Executing a 45-second commando shoot in Red Squarewithout a permit.·        The Camera as a Light: Documenting human suffering, trafficking, and conflictacross 160 countries.·        Commando Tactics for Creators: Core storytelling, lighting, and gear principles thatwithstand chaotic environments.·        The Media Adaptability Trap: Why established leaders fail when refusing to embrace AIand mobile trends.·        The Personal Cost of Wandering: Navigating divorce, family life, and long soloassignments abroad.·        The Commando Mindset: Learning from failures, analyzing successes, andcontinuing to create.ConnectWith Craig D. Forrest:·        Website Hub: craigforrest.com·        Books:Find Commando Tactics for Digital Filmmakers and Night Train to Cairo on Amazon and major digitalplatforms.Supportthe Show:·        Fuel the FailCraftMission: https://iferia.nestuge.com/supportme·        Subscribe, leave areview, and share this episode with a filmmaker, traveler, or storyteller!Wantto Be a Guest on FailCraft?·        Connect with Ezekielon PodMatch: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/failcraft00:00 Introduction:Craig D. Forrest & Commando Filmmaking01:59 Filming BehindEnemy Lines: The KGB Red Square Encounter05:01 DocumentingDarkness: Is the Camera a Shield or a Light?06:22 Inside"Commando Tactics for Digital Filmmakers" & "Night Train toCairo"08:10 Why Older MediaLeaders Fail to Adapt to AI and Social Trends10:17 The PersonalCost of Traveling to 160 Countries12:48 The CommandoMindset: Learning from Failure and Success14:30 RedefiningSuccess as Mentoring the Next Generation15:48 Where to FindCraig's Books and Media ProjectsChapters: