Arif

This year Fairytale Studio family has grown with an addition of a new filmmaker, Arif. Here is little something about him.

What do you love about filming?
I believe that anyone that thinks creatively is obligated to find an outlet for that creativity. Filming is an outlet for me that allows for a wide range of established and experimental artistic expressions. Weddings tend to be paced roughly in the same manner but the challenge I welcome is finding a unique view of each special event and offering a film that is rich in the personalities of those I have caught in the viewfinder.

My favorite food is…
Biryani - An Indian dish comprised of rice, chicken, and spices all cooked together. Think Chinese fried rice dishes without all the added oil

The best part about a wedding is…
The vows. They encompass everything that defines what it means to be married and whether written by the couple or delivered by the pastor, priest, or official they are always beautiful to hear out loud.

My family is...
A mixture of ethnic backgrounds including Bengali, Italian, Irish, English, and even some Native American ancestry.

My Favorite place is...
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City. My father has worked there for over twenty five years and I have never missed an exhibit opening.

When I am driving in my car, I am listening to...
The radio. Saves me time downloading and burning.

If I had a full day all to myself and money was no object, I would...
I would Charter a Boeing X-33 for the day and fly around the world seeing the wonders of civilization. For your information the Boeing X-33 can do Mach fifteen and can make a trip from Boston to Geneva, Switzerland in under an hour. Cool, huh?

I can...
Bake a mean Chocolate Chip Cookie.

I can't...
Seem to mail any out.

My motivation in life is...
Experience. Record. Teach. I believe all occupations fall in one of these three categories and a progression from one to the other is ultimately inevitable. Right now I experience life as thoroughly as possible. One day I hope to sit down and record what I have done. And if time has not forgotten me or I have not forgotten myself in old age I look forward to passing on whatever knowledge I have obtained.

My top three favorite movies are...
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

My Favorite pizza is...
Plain cheese and lots of it

I love...
Being with people when they are truly being themselves. Living, laughing, crying, screaming, whatever it may be and that is why the idea of being part of someones wedding appeals to me so much. You see not only the truest of emotions in them but in every member of their family and friends. Who needs reality T.V. when you have my job?!?!