{"id":31293,"date":"2023-09-01T04:23:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T04:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/m2comms.com\/?p=31293"},"modified":"2023-09-04T04:04:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T04:04:35","slug":"engineering-to-filmmaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/m2comms.com\/2023\/09\/01\/engineering-to-filmmaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering to Filmmaking: An Unexpected Shift"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From an engineering student to becoming M2.0 Communications’ standout filmmaker, Leo Baring’s journey challenges conventions. Discover how Leo traded blueprints for film reels, finding passion, mentorship, and balance in the world of storytelling.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M2.0 Communications is full of creative minds, and Leo Baring<\/a> stands out among them. With ten years of experience as a photographer, videographer, and editor, Leo didn\u2019t start in the arts. He began his journey as an engineering student. A simple Nokia N95 phone sparked his interest in photography. By capturing moments with family and friends, his passion grew. Soon, he was using professional equipment like the Canon EOS 60D, even as he studied engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the early days of college, Leo teamed up with a friend at a photography studio. Here, he dove deep into professional photography, capturing precious moments and preserving them. Juggling engineering studies and photography gigs, he found himself at a challenging crossroads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being the unique creative spirit in a traditional family, Leo’s path was not clear-cut. Torn between passion and familial expectations, he grappled with his choices. By his third year of engineering, his heart had made the decision clear: photography was the way forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engineering Skills Brought to Filmmaking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Engineering and filmmaking might seem very different, but for Leo, one helped the other. Engineering taught him to be precise and pay attention to details. In filmmaking, this meant getting the right shot and telling clear stories. But Leo also realized that filmmaking needed a different touch\u2014a more emotional and creative one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overcoming Challenges Through Mentorship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Making a career shift wasn’t easy for Leo, especially with his family’s expectation for him to join their construction venture. The shift from engineering was significant. However, mentors, particularly Heintje, provided invaluable guidance. They introduced Leo to the intricacies of filmmaking, ensuring he understood the practical aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenges often pave the way for growth. For Leo, determination coupled with mentorship steered his path. By engaging directly on film sets, his innate curiosity flourished. Projects with notable names like Shell and Gina Lopez expanded his portfolio, reflecting his passion for travel and building relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch this short documentary film that Leo made for Shell Philippines. Through this project, Leo was able to present the sustainable efforts of the fuel company to provide relief and assistance to the communities still affected by Malaria.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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