Want A Filmmaking CAREER? Try This 5 Step Plan

[@who2999]

5:20 - Feel thing, hard thing is finding time and energy to work on passion projects in the margin. The very special (and rare) opportunities are when you can get someone else to bank roll your passion project.

[@laurenoe]

As my career is winding down (I'm getting old) I realize that I made wonderful money, traveled to awesome places and I worked with some really elite clientele. I managed to survive and thrive as a woman in a very competitive world. I never got to make a documentary in the conventional sense, but the hundreds and hundreds of creative assets I've made are something I will always be proud of. As a corporate cinematographer I did all the things you highlight in your 5 step "plan", and changed course many times. Rarely will you ever in a career do everything you want to do, and to understand what YOU take out of the process goes a long way to having a long career. After all, people are paying YOU, and they want something from YOU. I don't think KZbin allows much more comments here, so I will stop.

[@LucForsyth]

It really is a wonderful job overall, and it sounds like you made the most of it. Thanks for sharing.

[@mossgatherer_]

I honestly don't know how you don't have a million subscribers. I really appreciate your channel and enjoy it. Down to business, no nonsense, 100% helpful. Thank you for what you do, Luc!

[@LucForsyth]

Slowly slowly! Thanks for the support!

[@mavargas8701]

I really needed to watch this video. Was having a conversation with a photographer buddy of mine and have been feeling lost while juggling my 9-5 while thinking of ways to get my film career moving along. Finding the balance is a tough one. Thanks for the video

[@tylerjames3620]

Lol sorry I lied always be pluggin 😂😂😂 yea I’m definitely signing up for these guides. Much appreciated 👌🏽👌🏽

[@LucForsyth]

haha, you're very welcome!

[@rossbodenmann]

Good advice @Luc Forsyth I do something like this at the end/beginning of every year. Vision is so important

[@LucForsyth]

thanks Ross!

[@dobycinema]

I want to remain a local Vancouver filmmaker, help others on their narrative projects, commercial work for local businesses and create stories about local people and their lives.

[@LucForsyth]

Great start! If you can, do the exercises and post the longer version!

[@Maros_Mari]

Thank you Luc, for sound advice and tips. The planning is the key to find your way and step forward. I am currently trying to do creative film work after relocation in new country - trying to get my bearings-network and make first steps while still working remotely 9-5job, not easy but adventurous. I am hoping and believing I can one day live my dream of full time filmmaker and photographer. Im grateful for the guides you prepared and give out to us, much appreciated. All the best to all with planning and making the first steps.

[@12yfilms]

I always look forward to Luc's uploads every Monday! Thanks for being awesome Luc and giving awesome advice!

[@LucForsyth]

You're very welcome, glad you liked it!

[@youfollow_]

hard work about your passion!!

[@LucForsyth]

Always!

[@dj_wilson]

Super helpful, Luc. Thanks so much for this info and the email blast. You're channel is quickly becoming a new favorite of mine

[@LucForsyth]

Nice one! always great to hear!

[@LucForsyth]

So what are your long term filmmaking career goals? Take the 5 day challenge and post your plans here!

[@matthewalexander8618]

This is incredible, as a filmmaker trying to get into it full time, your channel has been a great resource and motivation to take the leap. I've been a videographer shooting doccie style interviews on the side and I've been SEARCHING for this. Thank you so much

[@JosephHousley]

Thanks for the continued great content Luc - some brilliant takeaways and awesome to see another doc focused channel getting traction. I’m looking for an editor for my channel that focuses on the business side of filmmaking and recall you mentioning your editor in a previous video. Could you drop me his details please? Thank you and look forward to seeing more content from you🙌

[@kh_221b]

Incrediblely helpful. Huge appreciate to you Luc!!

[@TurquoiseFilms]

great video here! Love learning from your channel. I'm a long time filmmaker but revently made the jump to freelance so all this info is super helpful

[@globaltesoro]

Great advice and easy to digest. Nice DaVinci example really softens the blow of not being a Rockstar already haha.

[@LucForsyth]

haha, it certainly makes me feel better about myself!

[@HI-SiteAerials]

Thanks Luc! This is GOLD! I can’t wait to get started on the challenge of challenging myself. Thank you for your desire to give help and generous altruistic spirit! May you be eternally blessed and rewarded!

[@sixfoot6films]

The real first step: "What is your voice, what do you have to say"....know thyself. Oh wait, you said that!

[@LucForsyth]

hahaha 👊🏻

[@johnclay7644]

great informative 10mins, reading 'the dos and don'ts of successful filmmaking.'Still networking a lot, recommending people too, Thought provoking useful. Thanks

[@LucForsyth]

Thanks John!

[@Jaimesebe]

Thanks a lot for such a great video!!For those like me who are starting as freelance filmmakers is sometimes hard to find your way in the industry in the early stages. Keep the good work!!Salutes from London.😀

[@LucForsyth]

Thanks Jaime, glad to hear it. Hi from Canada!

[@iamakkkshay]

Thanks😍 Really got me thinking more seriously about the future.

[@LucForsyth]

Perfect, glad to hear it!

[@sergiypudich]

Thanks for great advice and sheets

[@bseng]

Loved this video Luc, so much great info for those starting out or even who have been working in the industry for a while. I wish I had known and done this at the start of my career, it would have helped my career progression a lot..

[@LucForsyth]

Thanks Ben, glad to hear it's helpful across different skill levels for sure. I've noticed the years I do this stuff things always seem to go just a little bit better...

[@seranatus]

"My day job is to direct and shoot other people's projects...I then take that money and use it for the projects I care about."

[@caraxcarax]

Lucas, estás on fire!

[@DuncanPettigrew]

Thanks for sharing your experience, love your positivity!

[@LucForsyth]

You're very welcome Duncan!

[@gavenevans]

Perfect drop for today! 😂 love your videos Luc!

[@LucForsyth]

Thanks Gaven, appreciate it!

[@swayamvarstudio7]

Sir, if you give permission, May i know which luts you use in youtube video? soo soothing... and information is helpful too...

[@LucForsyth]

I use my own, had them made for me by a colourist. I could release them if there's interest...

[@swayamvarstudio7]

@@LucForsyth definitely , mailed you yesterday

[@oliveiradavid]

Great! Tks!

[@LucForsyth]

Thank you too!

[@erwinge]

Love the video thanks so much!

[@LucForsyth]

No problem Erwin!

[@CristianOriakGaming]

THE BARGE!

[@jeremyerwebr7048]

Shut up and take my E-Mail 💚 As always, love your content!

[@LucForsyth]

hahah, fine!