Slow and steady wins the race. I have always been a real fan of Aesop's fables. I think they're excellent stories for kids that teach valuable lessons, but I also think they're excellent places to go back to when you're an adult. Not only are they free intellectual property you can adapt, but I think they really carry a lot of metaphors that translate well to the film and television business. Maybe the most important one is the story of the tortoise and the hare. I think it has to be the most famous of Aesop's fables, with the boy who cried "wolf" coming in a close second. Today I wanted to refresh your memory on the allegory and go over why it matters so much when looking at your career as a filmmaker. Let's dive in. The Tortoise and the Hare Allegory For those of you who may never have learned this story, I posted an image from a free children's fable book below. But here is a refresher for the audience. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 20 November, 2020