Tomorrow's the day, I feel extremely anxious. As many may know, I don't feel like I did well on this particular project. The idea was great, it was just that the execution... Not so great. So as a sort of closure (for the painstaking film) and put it all behind me, I'm going to make a list of things I've learned on this project.
1. Be assertive as a director (or co-director). Get it your way; there are time for suggestions but you should have a final say and not just be fine with it because others feel like it's too much of a hassle.
2. Make sure your group is on the same page, constantly. If you got your shit together, it won't work out if your whole group doesn't have their shit together.
3. Actors!!!! Don't settle for actors! I mean there's no time for a casting call, but try the best you can to get the best.
4. This is sort of a part of 3: Don't simplify your script for actors! Some of the story line gets lost. It may be hard, but trust me on this! Frustration with actors is no bueno but your script shouldn't change so much.
5. Pick and choose your films. If you don't have the resources to execute your film properly, save it for another time or else it'll be a type of lost potential thing.
6. PRE-PRODUCTION. Makes sure people know what to bring and what to do. Even if they know what to do, make sure they actually do it!
7. Make sure the people you work with are ones you can communicate with.
8. Fights and back talk will happen, but remember that you're a team and pointing the blame on others is like giving up on the film.
9. Don't give up. It may be hard but not every film you do is one you're going to like.
10. Make sure the people you assign know what to do in their work area and are willing to put hours into it; everyone should understand the script and basic storyline and feel of it!
11. Let go. You've learned some things. Take in the criticism so next time you make a kick ass film.
I'm currently in the midst of 11, so we'll se how it goes tomorrow when the films are being shown. Even with all the harsh thoughts and/or criticism, I've learned from this somewhat horrid experience and no one can take that away from me.
*peace*
Yeah I think teamwork is the most important part . Fights kind of broke down the group .
ReplyDeleteActors were a pain in the butt alright. But admittedly, my actors were actually fantastic. Oh, I was assertive alright. I don't think I've ever been so b*tchy in my life. I've probably made several people hate me. But hey, when it comes down to it, we have to do what we can to get things done.
ReplyDeleteI am totally going to open up roles to the whole school next time. Yeah, we gotta do what we gotta do so that the final product is something we would be proud of. :)
DeleteThis is an awesome list. I think I'm going to copy this and write it down somewhere. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWell... thank you. I'm flattered ^_^. It's my only accomplishment haha. Hopefully it can grow though because honestly this can be expanded through so many ways.
DeleteI completely agree with Marissa.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I really like #4 because I feel like it is universal in the fact that it can be applied beyond just actors. Personally, I hate cutting anything from my story or script because I sincerely like each part and so I try to avoid it as much as possible. However, it appears that such editing would be more painful if it had to be done to accommodate others.
Tomorrow we'll see how everything worked out :)
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