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Things I’ve Learned as a Moviemaker
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Work Ethics
It takes a lot of devotion and love to make a film, and it is hard work. It just becomes more fun if you love what you’re working on and you enjoy the people you're spending those long hours with.
Leave Your Ego at the Door
It is my job to have ideas, but I can't afford to get attached to them. If I get upset because one of my ideas isn't being used, it may curb the flow of new ideas. Ultimately, I am a collaborator who is meant to be manifesting the vision of the director, so respecting that person's vision over mine is essential.
Figure Out What You Want to Do and Do It
The most frustrating thing is to want to do something and not to be able to do it. With technology being what it is today, it is possible to write, direct, act, edit--basically make movies for very little money. If that is what you want to do, it is best to do it instead of waiting for other people to give you permission to do it.
Expect and Be Ready for Happy Accidents
I am continuously thrilled, surprised and excited about the miracle and the power of juxtaposed images. I call it editorial glee. Sometimes things just happen, not because you conceived them, invented them or thought about them in advance. Sometimes they are mistakes and sometimes they are great. Be open to them and use them if they work.
Embrace the Process
When I feel best in my work is when I am totally immersed and the making of the film becomes my life. It is an emotional way to work, but it yields fabulous results.
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