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22 Laws of Cinema And How You Can Apply Them To Live A Better Life

Fahri Karakas
20 min readMar 22, 2024
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Your life is a journey filled with captivating moments, unexpected twists, and a huge potential for personal growth and transformation.

I believe in the power of storytelling via film and within the tapestry of our own lives.

Fasten your seatbelts as we embark on this adventure, applying principles of cinema for a better life.

Below, I present 22 principles of cinema and demonstrate how they can be effectively applied to our everyday lives.

22 Principles of Cinema And How You Can Apply Them To Live A Better Life

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1. The Principle of Framing: Just like a well-framed shot, carefully choose the important elements in your life and focus your attention on them, while letting distractions fade into the background.

2. The Principle of Lighting: Similar to proper lighting techniques in film, find the right balance in your life by illuminating the positive aspects and shedding light on your goals, dreams, and passions.

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Fahri Karakas
Fahri Karakas

Written by Fahri Karakas

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.

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