I'm not sure if a thread like this has been started yet. What are the ages of every inspiring film maker here? And what do you have to bring to the tv/film industry for the next generation of film/tv. I'll start:
My name is Elena. I'm 20 years old. I plan to get an internship at a television studio and work my way up to show runner status. One of my main purposes as a film maker/t.v show runner would be to put emphasis on the connections we have in our lives with people. I want to incorporate elements of dysfunctional family/romantic relationships within films and how those relationships shape who we are as individuals.
I love stories about the good kids that have evil parents and dysfunctional/criminal couples. I love delving into the minds of dark characters. My specialty genre will be Dark Comedy.
I'm just about to turn 16. I don't have a major career yet but... I love to bring back older genres and themes. I have already made movies that incorporate 60's & 70's style of of film and I will do the same in the future when my career gets started. I also like to put dysfunctional family themes in movies with the father not really being a good father. I have time in my life to change and see things differently so I don't expect my themes to always stay the same. Bye
i'm 18, and i want to make films that make people question the way they see the world around them. I like introverted characters, since i am an introverted person, and i enjoy the theme of struggle revolving around expression.
Ooooh, a thread worth posting in. Thanks for starting this.
The name's Ben, I'm 16.
My films have always dealt with the intricacies of the most difficult and complicated relationships. I want to make films that you can relate to. I want to make a film that can move you, inspire you, change you. I want you to be able to see a character of mine for who they really are and become that guy or gal for the length of my film, feeling every second of their angst, of their fear, of their passion, of their joy. Those are the best films to me, and that's what I want to create.
Thanks for the thread.
Posts: 23 | Location: Washington | Registered: February 18, 2008
Originally posted by hoohaProductions: Ooooh, a thread worth posting in. Thanks for starting this.
The name's Ben, I'm 16.
My films have always dealt with the intricacies of the most difficult and complicated relationships. I want to make films that you can relate to. I want to make a film that can move you, inspire you, change you. I want you to be able to see a character of mine for who they really are and become that guy or gal for the length of my film, feeling every second of their angst, of their fear, of their passion, of their joy. Those are the best films to me, and that's what I want to create.
Thanks for the thread.
Not a problem, Ben!
You sound very passionate about what you want to accomplish. What themes and character types/relationship types will you be including in your vision?
I'm very glad I started this thread because it sure is getting you guys excited!
Posts: 98 | Location: In Harliquin Doll that's stuck in a tree! | Registered: May 22, 2007
I'm Jonathan, and I'm drawn to the fantastic — the real world feels too very ordinary, solid al the ways through. I like cinema that undermines this constancy, and especially that which shows the clash between the real and the fantastic (thus my favorite films: LOTR, Pan's Labirynth, Fight Club, The Matrix). The filmmaker's power to suppress an audience's disbelief entrances me.
Posts: 618 | Location: So Cal | Registered: March 20, 2007
Originally posted by Cinematical: A filmmaker's anonymous thread. Excellent.
I'm Jonathan, and I'm drawn to the fantastic — the real world feels too very ordinary, solid all the ways through. I like cinema that undermines this constancy, and especially that which shows the clash between the real and the fantastic (thus my favorite films: LOTR, Pan's Labirynth, Fight Club, The Matrix). The filmmaker's power to suppress an audience's disbelief entrances me.
Good! Good! One of the things I have always believed is that reality starts from fantasy. From thought. Every idea, we draw to ourselves because there is a reason and a purpose for every film makers vision.
Posts: 98 | Location: In Harliquin Doll that's stuck in a tree! | Registered: May 22, 2007
Hi you all! I'm older than everyone and tomorrow I'll be key grip for my 12-year old who's filming Indiana Jeff and the Mayan Crystal with his three buddies (4 Little Stickman Productions). You guys are a very pleasant diversion for me and I appreciate the discussions. I've had some great laughs on this forum...Thanks a bunch!
Posts: 103 | Location: West Coast | Registered: March 25, 2008
Originally posted by karen: Hi you all! I'm older than everyone and tomorrow I'll be key grip for my 12-year old who's filming Indiana Jeff and the Mayan Crystal with his three buddies (4 Little Stickman Productions). You guys are a very pleasant diversion for me and I appreciate the discussions. I've had some great laughs on this forum...Thanks a bunch!
How old are you?
Posts: 98 | Location: In Harliquin Doll that's stuck in a tree! | Registered: May 22, 2007
I have always wanted to bring good, quality films to the screen. I believe we need more coming-of-age story movies and just more family movies in general. I would really like to be involved in bringing back the classic Disney 2D animation films even though it can be a long shot. I have an idea set but that's a whole other topic. Okay back to what I was saying...We don't often find magical, hopeful films anymore. Mostly, it is all about CGI and the next action or scif-fi flick. I'd like to bring back that magic I believe we lost in past years. Directors nowadays are only looking at the CGI without really thinking of a story touching the heart. I realize CGI sells but we should at least have some emotional-type movies and that is what I'm going to deliver.
Posts: 46 | Location: Long Island, NY | Registered: May 05, 2008
My name is Daniel Martin. I am 16 years old, and I have realized in the past year that film is my passion and talent, and i WILL get into the business eventually. I hope to write, direct, AND act, and one of my goals is to co-write with Simon Pegg. What I will bring to cinema will be unique and new, influenced by Edgar Wright, the Tony Jaa films, and various stories that i have created. I don't want to 'bring back' anything, i just want to create something new.
hope to see you in the future. I just hope it's not too distant.
"The proof is in the pudding... and so are my feet."
My name is Gaby. I'm 20 years old and also an aspiring filmmaker.
Though classic cinema is probably the most important resource, teaching tool and aid in developing into a filmmaker, today's audiences require a new kind of film - a new group of classics ready for the newer generations that reflect contemporary values and perspectives.
For example - the society my mother lived in when she was 20 years old and the values and points of views that existed in that time are surely very different to the society I currently live in. Same goes for a 20 year old living in a society 40 years from now.
New coming of age stories are definitely a starting point, as well as smarter comedies, intricate fantasies and movies that get us to think about ourselves and the people around us, today and in the near future.
Currently the media has fixed itself on a pedestal where a movie is only good as its opening weekend at the box office. Hopefully we can bring back movies that inspire us, open our eyes and maybe even change our lives or just make us laugh out loud - even if it doesn't make a killing in those first 72 hours.
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Posts: 8 | Location: New York | Registered: March 30, 2008
Originally posted by gmaestre2011: My name is Gaby. I'm 20 years old and also an aspiring filmmaker.
Though classic cinema is probably the most important resource, teaching tool and aid in developing into a filmmaker, today's audiences require a new kind of film - a new group of classics ready for the newer generations that reflect contemporary values and perspectives.
For example - the society my mother lived in when she was 20 years old and the values and points of views that existed in that time are surely very different to the society I currently live in. Same goes for a 20 year old living in a society 40 years from now.
New coming of age stories are definitely a starting point, as well as smarter comedies, intricate fantasies and movies that get us to think about ourselves and the people around us, today and in the near future.
Currently the media has fixed itself on a pedestal where a movie is only good as its opening weekend at the box office. Hopefully we can bring back movies that inspire us, open our eyes and maybe even change our lives or just make us laugh out loud - even if it doesn't make a killing in those first 72 hours.
You, my friend, are awesome!
I'm also 20 years old and it makes me wonder just exactly what lies ahead of us when we are that age. I definitely agree with the fact that we need films that reflect how we feel now. Films that todays audiences can be relate to, be inspired by, and touched.
I know I will bring my share of vision and inspiration to the world. I really would like to do this from television.
Would you write for TV, film, or both?
Posts: 98 | Location: In Harliquin Doll that's stuck in a tree! | Registered: May 22, 2007
I definitely lean towards the feature film, but I think TV has a greater (perhaps more direct) influence on society.
I have been interning for a kid's programming network and I've seen how quickly trends spread over a short period of time. And also how programming has changed since we were young kids. Kid's programming today is way more mature than the Power Rangers and Scooby Doo we used to watch and I really don't think it's a bad thing. It just means they are a different generation that requires a different kind of programming.
~6A8Y~
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Posts: 8 | Location: New York | Registered: March 30, 2008
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