The Taste of It marked a shift in approach within an ongoing collaboration with director Anoushka. Where our earlier work leaned toward stylization, this film required a commitment to realism that pushed me into unfamiliar territory, particularly through handheld camerawork and a more immediate visual language. The cinematography was built around subjectivity, with the camera closely aligned to the internal perspective of the protagonist rather than an external observer. Lighting proved especially demanding, as designing setups that felt natural while remaining intentional required both preparation and on-set adjustment. Despite the challenges, the film arrived at the tone we set out to achieve and went on to a strong festival run, receiving an unusually positive response.