Realities Of The Modern Day Filmmaker by Sean Baker

[@DesiBoyzOfficial]

I'm a student in high school and I still probably think about film and my projects around 8 hours a day, it's kind of an obsession

[@filmcourage]

DesiBoyzOfficial Is this a new obsession? What did you obsess on before making films?

[@DesiBoyzOfficial]

Film Courage I've been obsessing over making movies since about my Sophomore year in High School, before that, I was obsessed with just watching movies for as long as I can remember. I guess you could say I'm obsessed with both now, haha

[@JorgePrietoNYC]

It's a exiting when one starts a new project. I'm just ready to start work on a pilot episode, an acting part, and can wait to see what happens next w/ this project. Great. questions as always. Thanks, FC and Sean for taking the time.

[@filmcourage]

Jorge Prieto Thanks Jorge, we thank Sean for his time and for his insights. And congrats on your upcoming projects, it's great to see your excitement.

[@VeltisAngel]

I can totally identify with the sensory overload. I want to create something unique but it has to follow the rules of film making enough so that it makes sense. So I spend a lot of time studying. Disconnecting for a while might be a good way to reset creative juices. Great advice!

[@jjkhawaiian]

I will have to set an alarm pretty soon to bring me back to reality during the day. That would be my disconnect from everything, but my actual writing project. Since I'm no longer working, I spend most of my time online. It's easy to lose hours and hours, even checking out other people's films, watching films, reading screenplays, learning, researching, emailing, FBing, Tweeting, bladidida. As a new screenwriter as of Dec, 2017, I gave myself Daily writing goals: 1) write at least 5 new pages and rewrite/review 2 pages, 2) Learn something new everyday [TY FC!] 3) make at least one contact (make new or respond to existing) OR create/research a new story idea. Yearly goals: 1) complete at least 5 first drafts AND 2 rewrite completion (meaning no more rewrites - it's finished dammit!), 2) have latest completed script reviewed, and 3) schedule target all contests for the year that I want to submit a screenplay..

[@conormclaughlan772]

How did it go?

[@hfmotionpicture6955]

About 22 hours. Then I watch film courage everyday for about 5 minutes. Take a nap. Wake up and repeat. ^_^ wassup sean! I saw your movie 'Take Out' before everyone got on the band wagon with Tangerine :P Haven't seen Tangerine as yet but it looks great! Keep it up my friend!

[@filmcourage]

HF Motionpicture Starlet is another great one if you haven't seen that one yet. And thank you for checking back with us each day.

[@NoMansLandProduction]

I'd love to see you ask "how does the life of a filmmaker effect your relationship with your girlfriend or your wife and kids?"????

[@filmcourage]

A1RB0RNE_1 Here is one from an actor's perspective kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmfbXpd_mLKfgdU and here is one on raising children while making a movie kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZS2eq2ohbFokNU

[@NoMansLandProduction]

thanks

[@WallaceAyers]

"I am not addicted to computers or any mobile devices!" *Checks Instagram 3 secs later.

[@nguyenkhuong1082]

wow, that was very good question; how many hours/ a day r u focused on yr creative career? i think i have more than 8-10 hours/day. Sean Baker is one of inspiration person to me in Indy filmmaker career. LIKE - SUBBED

[@filmcourage]

Nguyen Khuong Thanks Nguyen, we hope some of our other videos help keep you around. It's interesting to hear the number of hours that people spend thinking about their creative careers. We appreciate your feedback.

[@chilinsnOball]

so true re: our phones. I'll still never forget telling my Verizon wireless client that hand held would take over laptops & tv's... just as texting was taking over japan. ---such a love hate relationship w tech!