I have never had the thought of making my own films but the one I've just finished I think I want to shoot myself. Is this a common progression and if you have done it, can you tell me your experiences... thanks.
Filmmaking / Directing : Question about making an independent film by Bop Shipman
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It's most natural way to go...100% do it
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Hi Bop,
Great, that's the way to go.
Do you have any ideas what you'ld like to achieve? Short? Feature?
My best advice is: try to finish any project, how big or small it is.
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When I was wrestling with this same question an Academy Aware winning producer gave me this advice… “make your movie and get it done any way that you can - the industry will be more impressed that can make a movie than with the movie itself and it’ll open up a million opportunities.” He was right. I also recommend this upcoming Stage 32 webinar on how to make a movie on a right schedule and budget - Stacia has great insight to share: https://www.stage32.com/webinars/So-You-Need-To-Make-A-Movie-In-15-Days-...
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Fortune favors the bold, Bop Shipman.
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I think I will go for it... worse thing that can happen is I will like it and need to do it more. Thank you all. Sam I will take the course as well.
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Hi Bop, most people will tell you to not even try. That it’s impossible to get your project made especially if you are attaching yourself as the director. I would say don’t listen to them because if you dream it you can create it… if you believe you can!
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I love the question and I love the answers so far - go for it !