That's the fickle thing about this industry. I remember some reddit post talking about how you just need to make each movie less shitty than the last one and just get lucky. "There's absolutely NO equation to guarantee success in the film industry. It's one of the most volatile and illogical industries out there. It's literally based on luck and knowing the right people, not 50 point plans, talent or hard work." Look....just be ready if the spotlight comes on you because you may not get that chance again....
Great question, that got us potential film- makers interested. And nowadays , there's no one set answer, which can be a positive answer, giving us hope! Stay positive, develop your skills, learn everything you can and knock on all doors...hey, still we can all be directors in our own social videos.
This video is talking to me directly! I've been working on Animated Training Videos for the better part of 4 years now and it gets a little unchallenging at points, I want to work on a cartoon, something big and exciting. But I keep forgetting that they're a fantastic client and give me a good amount of creative wiggle room. This video reminded me to use that wiggle room, make some portfolio-worthy work, because if I'm engaged making the video, the trainee will be engaged watching it.
It spoke to me to. I'm working on outlining my first Sci-fi novel series which will require a lot of research and world building, all while working a 9-5. So I decided to work on a lighthearted new/young adult series set in present day. Something I can just work on a few hours each day. Get them edited and then self-published so I'm gaining experience and building a fan base for rock band series that required just as much research and focus as the Sci-fi series. After watching this video I'm going to put some real effort into making that first self-published young adult series as compelling and entertaining as possible. I'm going to put my all into writing them just like if I was going to shop them to publishing companies.
I knew no one would give me a shot so I just made *Beyond The Glitch* as a proof of concept out of pocket. Audience reception was positve, and now I'm focused on figuring out the next thing. It doesn't make any sense, it just feels like the right thing to do. I wish you luck on your journey of insanity.
I'm a marketer, and get to pitch design and produce video ads for clients. That can easily lead to being able to pitch and fund longer film features. With direct sales marketing, we don't have to depend on the traditional distribution channels.
This is where I am at as a Multi-Award-Winning Filmmaker, I've won 9 awards and I am working on 2 of my own features, I still have no agent, but I believe in my craft and that one day filmmaking as my career even though I have been doing it for 22 years. :)
It's close to impossible in my situation. People are literally getting paid to NOT work with me or even something as simple as befriending me. These individuals are using sex to get people on their side, once one their side, "oh you see that guy Channing , he's on the shit list. We're not friends with him". They've even bribed my local news station just to be safe. It's bad enough that I have enemies who are billionaires, but they get to watch and study my every waking footstep. My life of 100% fully probed. I get death threats every single day. Yes I get angry. I have my quirks. But I honestly don't think I deserve this degree of difficulty in my life. It's hard to compete with billionaires who study you like there's a test coming up this friday. And I still find a way to smile somehow..
I want to be a producer, I'm giving someone a chance, and I think a producer should because everyone needs a job directors have bills to pay too. I know most producers produce and direct there film themselves, but it's okay to do that on your first and second film because you don't have enough money, but on your third film you should hire a director.
These days you don't have to know what you're doing, just be eager to say YES to the producers, no matter how painful. This will be hell for you if you're an artist, but you'll make a living. The guy above you will always have an idea that puts yours in the dirt, and they don't make room for compromises. Good luck shilling!
A million people want to work in a business having only a 1000 jobs. The people who get in, defend their position and try to climb the ladder through establishing a network of relations. New people are not necessarily welcome… So, if you think you have to be in this world you might run around for a lifetime chasing a dream.
So you use a $1900 Lens on a $1900 Camera to shoot these interviews? - Just for fun could you shoot one on an IPhone and see if we can tell the difference - Especially on UA-cam - I love the quality of real life advice from 95% of your guests - thanks
I'll tell ya from first hand experience how fucking awful it can be. It's hostile. It's corporate and it's censorious. Good luck. Hopefully, you've got a personality. You can make it on social media IF that's the case. But this isn't the business that spawned quinton tarantino or john carpenter. And you can just "stay positive" all you want. Good luck with that too. You can't create. It's completely destroyed me. Shot my confidence. Satterlund has been around for a while. He's grandfathered in. He can get away with a little. But guys like me? You've got to write stories like a doll house manual. Sterile. Boring. I don't know how you write real dialogue anymore. I feel like I'm trying to sell stories during the occupation of east berlin. That's what's going on. Enjoy!
Here is our full interview with Jason - ua-cam.com/video/sxR8EJnMKkE/v-deo.html
That story is amazing The power of attitude to inform creativity is endless "It was an internal switch". I'm writting that story down
Such a great mindset 👏 Jason is always such a blessing to hear from. Thank you FC 😊
We agree with you Sam, thanks for watching!
That's the fickle thing about this industry. I remember some reddit post talking about how you just need to make each movie less shitty than the last one and just get lucky. "There's absolutely NO equation to guarantee success in the film industry. It's one of the most volatile and illogical industries out there. It's literally based on luck and knowing the right people, not 50 point plans, talent or hard work."
Look....just be ready if the spotlight comes on you because you may not get that chance again....
Great question, that got us potential film- makers interested. And nowadays , there's no one set answer, which can be a positive answer, giving us hope! Stay positive, develop your skills, learn everything you can and knock on all doors...hey, still we can all be directors in our own social videos.
That's was great advice. Thanky you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
This video is talking to me directly!
I've been working on Animated Training Videos for the better part of 4 years now and it gets a little unchallenging at points, I want to work on a cartoon, something big and exciting. But I keep forgetting that they're a fantastic client and give me a good amount of creative wiggle room. This video reminded me to use that wiggle room, make some portfolio-worthy work, because if I'm engaged making the video, the trainee will be engaged watching it.
It spoke to me to. I'm working on outlining my first Sci-fi novel series which will require a lot of research and world building, all while working a 9-5. So I decided to work on a lighthearted new/young adult series set in present day. Something I can just work on a few hours each day. Get them edited and then self-published so I'm gaining experience and building a fan base for rock band series that required just as much research and focus as the Sci-fi series.
After watching this video I'm going to put some real effort into making that first self-published young adult series as compelling and entertaining as possible. I'm going to put my all into writing them just like if I was going to shop them to publishing companies.
I knew no one would give me a shot so I just made *Beyond The Glitch* as a proof of concept out of pocket. Audience reception was positve, and now I'm focused on figuring out the next thing. It doesn't make any sense, it just feels like the right thing to do.
I wish you luck on your journey of insanity.
I would also _highly_ recommend watching Mark Duplass's 2015 South x Southwest keynote speech.
He gives some very practical advice as well
A solid tip for directors is paying your actors/staff in pizza. People will work on a project for ever up until the point that they need food!
The best way to be a director is to launch your own projects, primarily as a hyphenate (writer/director) or as a producer if you can the money.
I'm a marketer, and get to pitch design and produce video ads for clients. That can easily lead to being able to pitch and fund longer film features. With direct sales marketing, we don't have to depend on the traditional distribution channels.
Thumbs up isn't enough.
it's about skill and will and ultimately, ingratiating yourself with gatekeepers.
This is where I am at as a Multi-Award-Winning Filmmaker, I've won 9 awards and I am working on 2 of my own features, I still have no agent, but I believe in my craft and that one day filmmaking as my career even though I have been doing it for 22 years. :)
👍 how one man's inspiration can become that of another 😏
It's close to impossible in my situation. People are literally getting paid to NOT work with me or even something as simple as befriending me. These individuals are using sex to get people on their side, once one their side, "oh you see that guy Channing , he's on the shit list. We're not friends with him". They've even bribed my local news station just to be safe.
It's bad enough that I have enemies who are billionaires, but they get to watch and study my every waking footstep. My life of 100% fully probed. I get death threats every single day. Yes I get angry. I have my quirks. But I honestly don't think I deserve this degree of difficulty in my life. It's hard to compete with billionaires who study you like there's a test coming up this friday.
And I still find a way to smile somehow..
Wow. So very inspiring.
great video it's a fantastic perspective to have
This thought process is the same Michael Scott thought process when he made the videos for corporate in "the office"
Have you ever felt passed over for a project/job by someone with whom you felt was less talented?
Thank you for the good advice 👌
I want to be a producer, I'm giving someone a chance, and I think a producer should because everyone needs a job directors have bills to pay too. I know most producers produce and direct there film themselves, but it's okay to do that on your first and second film because you don't have enough money, but on your third film you should hire a director.
I know I ask myself similar questions quite frequently...
These days you don't have to know what you're doing, just be eager to say YES to the producers, no matter how painful. This will be hell for you if you're an artist, but you'll make a living. The guy above you will always have an idea that puts yours in the dirt, and they don't make room for compromises. Good luck shilling!
A million people want to work in a business having only a 1000 jobs.
The people who get in, defend their position and try to climb the ladder through establishing a network of relations.
New people are not necessarily welcome… So, if you think you have to be in this world you might run around for a lifetime chasing a dream.
most give up.
haha this is great. and hits home for me in pretty much every way!!
I shoot weddings atm! lol
look at the name of my channel
So you use a $1900 Lens on a $1900 Camera to shoot these interviews? - Just for fun could you shoot one on an IPhone and see if we can tell the difference - Especially on UA-cam - I love the quality of real life advice from 95% of your guests - thanks
who else thought it would say... ( no one gives u a chance if u become homeless ) in the thumbnail XD
How on Earth he thought Jurassic park was released in the early 2000s is beyond me. It was released in 1993. He should have known that.
yeah, condemn dat fool!
I'll tell ya from first hand experience how fucking awful it can be. It's hostile. It's corporate and it's censorious. Good luck. Hopefully, you've got a personality. You can make it on social media IF that's the case. But this isn't the business that spawned quinton tarantino or john carpenter. And you can just "stay positive" all you want. Good luck with that too. You can't create. It's completely destroyed me. Shot my confidence. Satterlund has been around for a while. He's grandfathered in. He can get away with a little. But guys like me? You've got to write stories like a doll house manual. Sterile. Boring. I don't know how you write real dialogue anymore. I feel like I'm trying to sell stories during the occupation of east berlin. That's what's going on. Enjoy!