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Things I’ve Learned As A Moviemaker
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If you want to learn what kind of a filmmaker you are then trust your artistic instincts first, commercial instincts second and parents’ instincts last. If you want to make a lot of money, reverse these.
On Challenging the AudienceIt’s better to challenge the audience and lose then pander to their every whim and win.
On the Definition of Independent MoviemakingDeeming a film “independent” is just a matter of opinion rather then a definition based on tangibles like budget, cast, P&A budget, critics notices, etc.
On Avoiding PigeonholesIn deciding your next project, it’s more satisfying to defy audience expectations then to get pigeonholed by them. Always reinvent yourself.
On Making Decisions on the SetThe take you are certain is the best while shooting often turns out to be least exciting take in the editing room. The moral here: print everything.
On ActorsThere are two kinds of actors : the ones that get better the more takes you shoot, and the ones that get worse.
On the Importance of Craft ServicesGood casting is over half the battle. Good writing is another quarter. Good craft services finishes the job.
On Good CastingIf you’ve cast the film correctly, then the best thing you can do for the actors and yourself while shooting is to stay out of their way and concentrate instead on keeping the atmosphere on your set pleasant. I.e. if it works, don't fix it.
On the Emotional RollercoasterIt is entirely possible to hate your film in the morning and fall in love with it again by that afternoon. This usually happens late in the editing process.
On SchedulingThere is simply never enough time, no matter how prepared you are.
On Being PessimisticExpect the worst... then even the small victories seem charmed.
On the Importance of SoundNever underestimate the importance of the sound guy.
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