As
this semester in FST 201 draws to a close, I can't help but look back on what
I've learned within the past 16 weeks.
Undoubtedly it's had its ups and downs, but what have really made an
impact on me are the trials and tribulations that were thrown at me. I've realized that, as a filmmaker, I'm
always going to face obstacles in varying forms. There will be schedule conflicts, creative differences,
equipment malfunctions, killer bees, and other inevitable hindrances that test
my dedication to filmmaking; waiting for me to utter the words "I give
up." Well, I'm still here,
still going strong.
The
importance of networking was another vital component I learned about
filmmaking. Some of the most
successful directors always have recurring cast and crewmembers in their
films. Just look at how many of
Quentin Tarantino's films Samuel L. Jackson has been in, or how many of Tim
Burton's films star Johnny Depp (seriously, Tim, just dump Helena and hook up
with Johnny already). The
friendships you form on the set can play a huge role for future productions.
Oh
yeah, and when pitching an idea, here's a little inspiration… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl5GUOM62X4
But
I'm at the final stretch of the semester.
It's been a ball and a half to be a part of this class, and I can't thank my classmates and my instructor enough for helping me learn new things, improve on what I know, and carry on with strong optimism. I know this class will continue to benefit me later on down the road.
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