It's not ALL about the money. I didn’t go to a respected film school. I didn’t make an amazing thesis project. I’ve never screened at a good festival. Those are all amazing things, and can have amazing results for a filmmaking career. But they just weren’t my path. My path was a Sony VX2000 camera, a PC barely capable of editing, some friends, and a lot of bad ideas. Now, I’ve directed ads for the biggest brands in the world, 50+ episodes for TV and digital, a feature, and have been nominated for and won some awards. I feel very fortunate to make my living as a director. But the question is how did I get to this point? For me, it all started with making as many $0 shorts as I could. Learn Your Lessons and Bury The Bodies Whether you’re spending $0 or $10,000 on a short, you’re going to bone yourself hard in the beginning. Make your shorts, and learn your lessons when the stakes are low. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 16 November, 2018