Hi, I'm S.R. Kalyan —
And I know what it feels like to make a film… and then not know what to do with it.
Making the movie was hard enough.
The writing, the planning, the sleepless nights, the juggling of money, time, and hope.
But the toughest part came after: trying to get it seen.
When you’re a first-time filmmaker, your work has to go through a gauntlet — assistants, gatekeepers, coordinators, and layers of hierarchy. You email, you message, you wait. Most of the time, you hear nothing. Sometimes, you’re lucky to get a polite “No.” Even when you believe in your film with all your heart, it’s not easy to make others stop and look — especially when you don’t have a “name” yet.
That experience made something clear to me:
We don’t just need opportunities — we need access.
That’s why I created FirstTimeMovieMakers.com.
A platform to cut through the noise, and give space to the films that matter — the ones made with passion, sacrifice, and fearless storytelling.
This isn’t just about me. This is about us.
A generation of first-timers who don’t want to wait for permission anymore. Who want to build an audience, a following, a career — by showing our work, not just talking about it.
I believe this portal can become more than a website.
It can become a trusted space — where producers, platforms, and press come looking for new voices, not just established ones. A space where we uplift each other, learn from each other, and build something bigger than ourselves.
Because let’s be honest —
Every movie is precious.
And that includes yours.
Let’s create this together.
– S.R. Kalyan
Founder, Filmmaker, and First-Time Dreamer
