Sometimes The Best Work In The Film Industry Pays The Worst - Andy Rydzewski

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2020
  • Andy Rydzewski has shot features, TV series, commercials, shorts, docs, skits, etc. He has two graduate degrees (MFA in screenwriting and an MA in film production) from Humboldt State University. His latest completed project is the Hulu series PEN15 starring Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, Melora Walters and more.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 31

  • @jeorgewatson
    @jeorgewatson 3 роки тому +25

    Having lived in both LA and New York, and having been an actor for over 30 years now, I appreciate this. A realistic common sense attitude to being a member of the tv/film industry during these times. I’m a hopeless optimist and even I’ve had concerning thoughts about my future. It’s galvanizing for me to watch this.

  • @lorrismalls4736
    @lorrismalls4736 3 роки тому +22

    I like the fact that he's honest about how the industry can be detrimental if someone's not careful. He loves what he does, but he loves life even more. Getting joy out of sleeping and eating well. Putting the chaos behind him to meditate and to take walks. He's not irrationally consumed by his love for filmmaking. He's definitely going to have a better mental state for it. He's taking life as is.

  • @loveit8602
    @loveit8602 3 роки тому +29

    The female interviewer is always so amazing. She gets such honest answers from those she interviews.

    • @ernestocaro9802
      @ernestocaro9802 3 роки тому +3

      Agreed! she's one of the best interviewers I've ever heard, every question is on point. A good sign of a good interviewer is how comfortable, honest and good answers the guest feels/gives, do you know her name?

  • @MrJmayes23
    @MrJmayes23 3 роки тому +16

    “‘I keep my overhead low so that I don’t have to chase money.” Good stuff!

  • @hackdp
    @hackdp 3 роки тому +21

    Pay attention kids... this guy conveys the facts.

  • @monad5140
    @monad5140 3 роки тому +33

    They should really show you stuff like this before they lure you into film schools

  • @CKGoldiing
    @CKGoldiing 3 роки тому +7

    Andy is definitely one of my favourite voices on Film Courage

  • @crencottrell7849
    @crencottrell7849 3 роки тому +13

    This is why it's good to have your own source of income, as there's no guarantee getting scripts solds will = lots of $$.

  • @rainerbuechse6923
    @rainerbuechse6923 Рік тому

    What a honest, open and humble guy. Thank you so much for the great insights into a crazy and fascinating industry.

  • @mrjohnbaseley
    @mrjohnbaseley 3 роки тому +8

    You add so much value with interviews like this. So glad to support your channel.

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you John. We really like our interview with Andy. He is someone who loves storytelling and filmmaking. And he is excellent at his craft. He's really fantastic. Look forward to sharing more from this interview.

  • @SoCreate
    @SoCreate 3 роки тому +4

    Love to hear about the highs and lows of the industry. Shows determination!

  • @wheresmymoneyat2482
    @wheresmymoneyat2482 3 роки тому +5

    wow! real talk...kudos for showing the other side of this industry

  • @TheWalkingDavid
    @TheWalkingDavid 3 роки тому +7

    I appreciate his honesty to a degree. I’d like to hear from people who are about to move out of LA due to streaming meaning that you don’t have to shoot in Hollywood anymore. Or if these artists have considered moving to a smaller city to find far more consistent work. I’d love to hear other people’s thoughts on this, since I myself was born and raised in Oklahoma, and I moved to LA twice to pursue my acting career (2014-2015, 2017-2019).

    • @davedave9780
      @davedave9780 2 роки тому

      Shooting outside of LA has been going on for years...Better tax incentives are everywhere.

  • @spodergibbs5088
    @spodergibbs5088 2 роки тому +1

    He sounds like a real likable guy. Be cool to hang with.

  • @caesar1700
    @caesar1700 3 роки тому +4

    Why does he look like John Malkovich and Aaron Eckhart at the same time lol
    Good video.

  • @mychalsimmons7056
    @mychalsimmons7056 2 роки тому

    You have such great interviews Thank Q

  • @A0A4ful
    @A0A4ful 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Film Courage !
    Interesting take on this Pandemic Pause phase we're going through.
    Conventional work mode and model has ground to a halt (albeit stuttering and clambering back to life), but the OTT is cruising steadily. Of course, the OTT model has allowed the ready to screen projects, from around March 2020, to gather eyeballs and cut down on film making interest on loans, but there's been a slow shift on the thought process of creativity, and what the New Audience will be.

  • @raymondmorgan7589
    @raymondmorgan7589 3 роки тому +6

    High cost of living in LA and his testimony you better love the craft of filmmaking to keep you going.

  • @edwardduarte7393
    @edwardduarte7393 3 роки тому +2

    We are about the same age and I shoot stills but have friends who shoot motion including dp work. I was going to go after a bigger agent before the pandemic. I was shoot low budget Japanese editorials but I got really good. Not just craft of shooting but working with talent dealing with clients. One last input is that you have to work in different markets and not LA. You will live in LA but do a shoot in Idaho or India.

  • @steveconn
    @steveconn 3 роки тому +2

    Very informative. Networking for non-networkers is good.

  • @KazeKami69
    @KazeKami69 3 роки тому +1

    Facts networking is crucial.

  • @filmcourage
    @filmcourage  3 роки тому +2

    Which parts of this video are most valuable to you?

  • @drewdraws4
    @drewdraws4 3 роки тому

    Truth!

  • @spacecatboy2962
    @spacecatboy2962 2 роки тому

    if i get funding for my project, i will keep andy in mind

  • @danieledwards3144
    @danieledwards3144 2 роки тому

    Narrative pays worse than commercials generally.... I would have NEVER guessed that.

  • @DJMOFUNKTV
    @DJMOFUNKTV 3 роки тому +1

    Nic3 1n3