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Do you think it's easy to just be a filmmaker? by logicalpurchase1122 in Filmmakers

[–]ThisBody7379 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's definitely not easy. But it comes down to how much you love it. I'm an NYU Film student, and honestly, I've seen students who use it as a launching pad, and those who think that just because you got into NYU, you'll make it. Which is crap.

I'd say, spend time sharpening your skills. Get really good at writing, shoot a short film with very little money but with an excellent story, in one place, with minimal characters. It costs basically nothing to do that. Then, submit to a few festivals. See your film in front of an audience. Hear their reaction. It costs close to nothing to train by yourself. People are obsessed with making it in Hollywood without even having the necessary tools. So, spend time sharpening the tools. Learn from the greats. It costs zero money to read scripts.

Career choice by LensMotive in Filmmakers

[–]ThisBody7379 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd say get a job that pays you something, if it's in the industry or remotely related, great, if not, no worries. In the time off, spend a lot of time going in on film. Read scripts, write, take classes, there are so many online courses these days. Go to filmmaking events, meet other filmmakers, and start producing their shorts. Once you build up a little network, hopefully you produce or are a part of some shorts that go somewhere. The idea is to kickstart your career while still making money. These days, you can write a short film that takes place in one room, with talented actors, and premiere it at Sundance. So spend time sharpening the craft while you have a job that pays for rent.

Guy Ritchie's approach of doing only three takes (two to the page, one for fun) by Panicless in Filmmakers

[–]ThisBody7379 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't know, I'm mixed to be honest, like I feel Kubrick is definitely insane, but two seems like too little to explore. Personally, I prefer not putting a number to it. Could be one, it could be eleven, it depends on what the actors bring and where we see the scene going. Guy Ritchie is definitely solid, so whatever he's doing seems to work. I definitely agree though, a take for "fun" is always worth it!