Vistula Movie Club: From Organizer to Participant - Directing "Everyone's In It" with Shamikh Gazali

In this special Vistula Film Festival Edition, host Olaf sits down with Shamikh Gazali, the director and writer of the upcoming film Everyone's In It. As the co-founder and former president of the Movie Club, Shamikh discusses his transition from organizing the festival to competing in it, and what it takes to manage one of the largest student film crews in the festival's history.In this episode, we explore:From President to Participant: Shamikh shares how it feels to step down from leadership to focus on his personal creative passion for filmmaking.Building an "All-Star" Crew: Learn how Shamikh assembled a massive team of 18 people, including several previous festival winners (his "Infinity Stones"), to bring his vision to life.The Directorial Challenge: Shamikh discusses the logistical and emotional hurdles of managing a large group, setting professional boundaries with close friends, and the intense 4-day shoot that wrapped up this April.The Evolution of a Filmmaker: A look back at Shamikh’s experience with the 24-hour film challenge and how he applied those high-pressure lessons to this year's professional-grade project.Anticipation and Nerves: With only 10 days left until the screening, Shamikh opens up about the excitement and fear of showing his work to a live audience.Catch the Screening! Don’t miss Shamikh’s film, Everyone's In It, premiering on May 29th at 2:00 PM in Aula 4 at Vistula University.