Not too much a fan of Tarantino, but this blog got me thinking about the craft and although I resent such director’s narrative pinned in his features. I must admit seeing certain directors later in age still conjuring films and many not as strong as their early days. Is it fair to say that all filmmakers like the NBA, NFL, Boxing, MLB, etc. should have a creative window from start to finish. Not only from an individual phase but eras as it’s fair in saying authentic artist to any and all arts are born, not made so much. And if so, all should get their time to be recognized even if means, greats of the past must transcend out.
What do you think ?
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Hi, Jermar Jerome Smith. I don't think filmmakers should have a creative window from start to finish. I say start creating as early as you want and stop when you want.
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Gotta agree with Maurice here. I didn't start doing anything creative until I was 47 and got into Acting. I'm 52 now. Since then, I have also Produced, written and directed a few things. It's like a dam has broken. I feel free for once and don't foresee myself stopping this at any time. Creativity has no expiration date.
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Great artists don't always get a break until later in life.
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Hi Jermar,
Thanks for sharing this thought-provoking post — it raises some important questions about longevity and evolution in art. Personally, I believe storytelling (especially in film) doesn’t have an expiration date. Some filmmakers find their most authentic voice later in life, shaped by years of growth, failure, and reflection.
Sure, some directors peak early, but unlike sports, filmmaking isn’t bound by physical limits. It’s emotional, philosophical, and deeply human. Creativity can mature. We’ve seen legendary filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, and Agnès Varda produce some of their most resonant work in their later decades.
Rather than see it as competition between generations, I think we should view sharing the stage with seasoned filmmakers as a rare opportunity to learn. There’s so much wisdom in longevity and there’s room for both emerging and veteran voices to inspire one another.
Thanks again for opening this conversation.
— Philipp
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No age limit to creativity or the ability to tell a compelling story. John Williams just presented his first piano concerto at 93. I can't for the life of me imagine why he isn't just as relevant now as 20 years ago.
Personally I referred this thought in regards to those who’ve been apex from start to finish of their careers. And if have, I just don’t think we should hold on to being staples in what we were good at for too long. Entitlements of greatness are enough. I hate to say some kind of perfection should hold at stake in our objectives. Along with once it’s captured after a certain amount of time, aborting the way and allowing room or ushering it for the newer gen I believe should be a goal. Then standing out in front especially when your voice in the field has no distinct tone to the importance of the time and ultimately is outdated or wayward to how the world SHOULD be gearing. Again, my opinion.
I don't think that failures in the movie industry are related to age. According to your logic, if newcomers make unsuccessful movies, they should close all doors to the movie business. However, newcomers tend to make more mistakes than experienced filmmakers.