I'm always astounded at how long film credits are, beyond the mentions of all the actors. It takes so many people to make a movie. It's a little terrifying to imagine creating something and knowing that to pull it off you need that many folks, that many hands in your work, trying to carry out but not obfuscate your vision.
I admire the folks who can not only surrender, but who can bring in people that believe in their work as much as they do. Who can say: "Trust me with this." They almost build a community around their creativity. Because, in the end, we're creating with hope of it CONNECTING with others, right? Why shouldn't it connect with people who are being paid to do the work?
It's almost like working a job you love, where you aren't the star, but you believe in the vision or mission, versus doing it for the paycheck. I've been in both situations. And I've learned that if you want more of the first type of collaborators, you have to learn to not be either overly protective, scared, or an egomaniac.
I'm always astounded at how long film credits are, beyond the mentions of all the actors. It takes so many people to make a movie. It's a little terrifying to imagine creating something and knowing that to pull it off you need that many folks, that many hands in your work, trying to carry out but not obfuscate your vision.
I admire the folks who can not only surrender, but who can bring in people that believe in their work as much as they do. Who can say: "Trust me with this." They almost build a community around their creativity. Because, in the end, we're creating with hope of it CONNECTING with others, right? Why shouldn't it connect with people who are being paid to do the work?
It's almost like working a job you love, where you aren't the star, but you believe in the vision or mission, versus doing it for the paycheck. I've been in both situations. And I've learned that if you want more of the first type of collaborators, you have to learn to not be either overly protective, scared, or an egomaniac.
Happy birthday to your mom!