Michelle Kaldy
I am a photographer and content creator, here to educate and take you on my post film school journey. With a BA in Film and Video Editing, I survive the big bad world with my wits and camera in hand. Straight Outta Film School!
A War With Fire
This article refers to the bushfires of 2019 and all that was lost. The images featured are of the aftermath of those fires.
Michelle KaldyPublished 20 days ago in WanderFertility, Goats, and Sacrifice
I'm not anti-romantic, BUT... I've always hated Valentine's day, mostly because it didn't make any sense. The way people celebrate it has nothing to do with what it used to be.
Michelle KaldyPublished 25 days ago in BeatHow I Learnt to Deal With Sh*tty Clients pt1
Throughout the chaos and craziness that had been 2020, I managed to pick up on a few skills and lessons here and there. But one stuck with me and it’s a lesson that I share with many freelancers. I dealt with a few sh*tty clients last year and what I learnt in the process was extremely valuable. So I’m here to share with you my little tidbit of wisdom.
Michelle KaldyPublished 2 months ago in Journal
A Story of Creative Block from a Broken Filmmaker
I guess the first thing to address is the term “Broken Filmmaker” and what that means. I don’t think I can call myself a filmmaker currently. 2020 has been a massive punch in the guts and I understand hearing that has almost become a cliche.
Michelle KaldyPublished 4 months ago in Journal
I Counted How Many Jobs Ghosted Me In OneYear
It started with a sudden bout of curiosity. The months and months that I had applied and either gotten rejected or ghosted MUST have produced an interesting number. So, I sat down in front of my laptop and scoured through all the emails I had received when I had applied for jobs.
Michelle KaldyPublished 4 months ago in Journal
Applying For My Dream Job: Why It Didn’t Work Out
About a month ago I applied for my dream job for the company that was a major influence for me going to film school in the first place. I was filled with imposter syndrome and excitement for what I could bring to the table of this company.
Michelle KaldyPublished 4 months ago in Motivation- First Place in Cursed Images Challenge
The Ghosts of Europe
During the filming of Ghosts of Europe in 2017, I had the pleasure of being the lead photographer. This meant I got to visit a variety of scary places including the site of the worst nuclear disaster in human history, the home and death place of Europe's most prolific female serial killer, and of course the resting place of black death victims in the city considered to be the Witches Capital of the world.
Michelle KaldyPublished 5 months ago in Horror Recruiters: Your Ghosting Is Actually Damaging
It’s spooky month! Plastic pumpkins are appearing, talking skeletons are on the rise and costume sales pick up… but there is another spooky phenomenon that can also be found, but not just in October. It’s an all-year-round ordeal.
Michelle KaldyPublished 5 months ago in Journal
