Why did you become a filmmaker? Around a year ago, I wrote a post where I referred to filmmakers as "content creators." It was a slip of the keys, and I was rightfully roasted for it in the comments. The fact is, the reason we are trying to make movies and TV is that we are artists. We have a message we want to communicate to the audience. One that drives us to spend hours in front of our keyboards and on set, building the stories we've dreamt. But we're facing an uphill climb right now. The streaming wars have driven studios and buyers to seek out as much content as they can find. They want movies and shows that can appeal to the masses and bring as many eyeballs to their platforms as you can. This has pitted artists against themselves. The challenge is real. How can you stay true to your art while respecting the business side that can get you paid? I recently came across a video that I think sums it up perfectly. Art is not content. And that's okay. Check out this link from The Cinema Cartography, and let's talk after. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 20 July, 2021