Life Changing Movies

[@LycanVisuals]

I think what frustrates current aspiring directors is not only the competition, but the increased nepotism, and on top of that studios being more risk adverse than ever. While I love Cameron and Nolan, im more worried about the next ones being given any sort of chance (espcially if you dont have a certain last name).

[@Syntopikon]

I think the increased competition is more due to the democratization of technology. By making the materials necessary to make a movie so cheap, you have to be a cut above the rest to compete. But with that, there's also more avenues for distribution. One doesn't need to begin with the agent route anymore (though I think most will still want to go that way). The nepotism is an interesting point, though I'm not sure how to quantify it yet and what to do about it. I think it's one of those things filmmakers that aren't connected are going to have to factor in, but it could also be a good way to set oneself apart from the rest of the industry. Hustling is as important as anything to breaking into any industry, and I think that's something people that aren't connected are more willing to do. It'll always be an uphill battle, to be sure, but I think it's a challenge plenty are ready for.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

If you lack coin, connections, crews, clout, computer code, control, corporate communities, and opulent opportunities... you have no chance. That's just the reality that millions of people do not wish to face because everyone wants to succeed on talent or hard work alone. But both can unfortunately end up being utterly meaningless in the grand scheme. Luck is a huge factor as well, but it's rarely addressed in modern society. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In time, all points converge; hope's strength, resteeled. But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (series)

[@LycanVisuals]

@@Novastar.SaberCombat Yes you are right, talent is nothing if you got no luck.

[@Jared_Wignall]

While he’s not given credit for the script due to WGA rules, Nolan wrote the final shooting script of Insomnia as he always rewrites every film he’s going to make a few weeks before the film is to be shot and I believe I read some time ago that he does this on his fathers typewriter that he received after his father passed away.

[@andrewrussell991]

Inspiring! Two of the takeaways that spoke to me, as an aspiring artist, they are things I've heard before but the reminders are welcome, especially as they came along in all caps : 1. YOU NEED A GOAL and 2. THE PERFECT IS THE ENEMY OF THE GOOD. Gracias!

[@Syntopikon]

Glad you enjoyed it! This is one those things where output is far more important than anything - getting from idea to finished product. Quality is nice but, especially for the first project, it should be an afterthought to completion. Obviously, that doesn't meant do things haphazardly - but it does mean that speed is of the essence. Once you get your bearings and have one complete project, the second one will get ever so slightly easier. It won't ever be easy in the traditional sense - filmmaking is famous for its long and intense hours, after all - but once you get your bearings, you'll doubt yourself less.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

"Discipline. Consistency. Deadlines. Creativity. Reflection. Repeat." --an award-winning author 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@brandonhamaguchi]

Aronofsky's Pi is a good example too

[@Syntopikon]

Yup. It's why the last shot is from a trailer from Pi. Lot's of great low-budget movies out there.

[@bread2g]

Duel 1971 was pretty fire

[@Syntopikon]

Spielberg's first movie? Yup. I think it's also considered one of the best TV movies ever made.

[@MudaGameStudio]

I’m so happy that you’re making it clear that all a film needs to be made is a clear idea, ambition, sheer elbow grease (and a camera of course) 😤 I see so many aspiring filmmakers trying to reach the heights of a $200 million film when their own film is being made for $200. It just takes the right mindset and the drive to create something, and I love that! Great video! I’ve been watching through all and 10/10 💯 💯 💯

[@Boriss_the_blade]

Hey...its midnight in india and I'm loosing sleep with all the questions on how to start that first short that I am wanting to make for the past 5 years...writing aimlessly and not betting on one thing...how did you know all my questions and how did you time this video drop at the perfect time..."dont let perfection be the enemy of good"!!..Thank you..

[@Syntopikon]

You're in the same spot that all great filmmakers before you have been in. Power through. Sometimes, brute force is the right way to go, and "don't let perfection be the enemy of the good" is the essence of that.

[@samuelcrows]

We have the guys who started with a camera and a dream, they tried until they got it. And there guys like Joseph Kosisnki and Wes Ball that they first movie was a multi million project.

[@Syntopikon]

I think both of them also had shorts, but I find the ones that self funded their own features - particularly Nolan, Rodriguez, Jackson and others not included like Kevin Smith and David Lynch - to be far more impressive. They showed just how far a few grand can go. It's insane.

[@DFMoray]

Great video

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Luck is everything. Millions of people can do whatever they want, but without extraordinary amounts of great fortune, you'll achieve nothing memorable.

[@DanielMaldonado-e6n]

Hey Synopticon

[@j.hazyco]

hey synopticon

[@brandonhamaguchi]

Saying that James Cameron is the most successful director of all time is questionable, it depends what meaning you give to success, in your case you mean commercial success I guess

[@Syntopikon]

It's always going to be subjective, but I think it's a mix of commercial success, cultural permeation (quotability, agreement on whether or not a movie is a classic, etc.) and overall quality. While one can say one Cameron film is better than another, I think we'd be hard pressed to find someone who says that any of them are bad or terrible or something along those lines.

[@thetalentof]

Most commercially successful - Cameron Most critically successful - Spielberg Most cult following successful - Carpenter

[@FrancisXLord]

Whoa, whoa, whoa my friend. 'James Cameron is, without a doubt, the most successful filmmaker of all time.' I personally throw doubt at that statement. James Cameron has directed a total of 17 feature films since Xeogenesis (which was a short) and Steven Spielberg has directed a total of 34 feature films since he worked in TV. Not every one of Spielberg's films is a resounding success, but then he doesn't sit on his arse for decades at a time thinking about making his next film, he rolls the dice and takes his chances. His films have sold far more tickets than all of Cameron's combined - one has to remember this little thing called ticket price inflation. Jaws was bigger than Avatar and Titanic, as was E.T. for that matter. Just try to avoid sweeping statements that might not be true because you're likely to annoy passionate fans of other filmmakers than the one you're referring to. That's all I'm saying. Free advice, from a recent subscriber.

[@ContaNova-q1p]

Euclides. 🙂👍👍👍🇺🇲🕊️

[@iconpoet]

Calling Avatar a classic made me turn this video off...

[@_Dawson_]

Bit of an overreaction.

[@rustyshackleford735]

Unless you want to make yet another franchise POS you have no chance of breaking in to todays Hollywood.

[@NostalgiNorden]

Pirahna 2 had a budget of 145,786 and is absolutley not a "Classic" in any sense. Sure Cameron was fired from it but you still used it so you fucked up.