“I am so much more than my work, and I have so much more within me to offer.”
Cinematographer — @flora_fecske_hca
What pulled you into film and TV in the first place?
I was drawn to nature photography from a very early age. My dad gave me my first analog camera, a Fuji Mju II, which I still use today. Looking back, I think that was my first way of observing the world.
As a teenager, I fell in love with arthouse cinema, which led me to study Film Studies during my BA. A course on the French New Wave became a turning point for me. Watching those films, I realized that I wanted to become a filmmaker.
Later, during a practical filmmaking course, I discovered that what excited me most was being behind the camera. That’s when I knew I wanted to become a cinematographer.
What do you think the industry gets most wrong about women like you?
I think people still underestimate women in leadership roles behind the camera. Too often, I feel I have to prove that I know what I’m doing before I’m trusted with the same authority that’s more readily given to others. It’s not about capability, it’s about trust. Trust in my knowledge, my instincts, and my ability to lead a crew and shoot a film.
What does success mean to you?
Success means finding my people, collaborators who share the same values and love for cinema. It means having the opportunity to make films that carry meaning and resonate with others. And, of course, it means that my work and my talent are recognised by the industry.
What are you most proud of that most people don’t know about?
I am most proud of the work no one has seen, the inner work. The battles I’ve had with myself, my ego, and my constant need to prove that I’m capable. Over the years, I’ve had to let go of the urge to seek validation and prove my worth through my work. Through this journey, I am deeply proud that I learned how to lead from my femininity rather than from my masculinity. That psychological growth has been the hardest and, at the same time, the most meaningful journey I’ve been on.
What keeps you going when the industry makes it hard?
When the industry makes it hard, I choose to view every challenge as an opportunity to learn and grow, which helps me move on from difficult situations. To be honest, I have been close to giving up many times. However, I never had a Plan B. Whenever I find myself on the edge, something always happens that gives me the momentum to roll over and keep pushing forward.
