Writing and directing are not easy; if they were, everyone would do it. There are lots of times you will get stuck, and you will feel like you're going crazy. But never fear, this is stuff that happens to everyone. Even famous and successful directors like Robert Rodriguez. Today, I want to take you through some of Rodriguez's advice for filmmakers. Let's dive in. Robert Rodriguez Helps Free Your Work One of the things I'm trying to get better at in my career is the idea that beliefs should not take you out of the game. Or as Rodriguez puts it, the false beliefs you have that throw up roadblocks. Idea like you don't have the right gear or enough access to resources, so you just don't even try to do something. It gets pointed out that with modern tech and iPhones, you have a movie studio in your pocket. The excuse of "no time" also gets a reality check; it's often less about the clock and more about what we prioritize in our lives. Take the weekend and do your heart's work. One of the most compelling takeaways is the reframing of "doubt." Instead of letting it paralyze us, we should be embracing the unknown and having confidence in the creative process itself. After all, our biggest successes often come from the ashes of failure, effectively defanging the fear of it. These kinds of pep talks are important because so many filmmakers flame out because they get in their own...
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