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Originally posted by gmaestre2011:
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.

I know exactly what you mean!

I'm a HUGE Batman: The Animated Series fan. Even when we were kids, this show actually had a lot more violence and mature themes to it than other television shows I had seen around that time. This was the early to mid-90s by the way.

Even though shows like CSI and Crossing Jordan, for example, aren't for kids, I've noticed that shows like these are pushing the limits of what they can get away with showing on screen. There's more blood, gore, and sexual themems that I've seen on television just in the past eight years.

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Originally posted by Filmmaker125:
My Name is Bryan and im 16. my purpose is to bring something to new for the audience to view. I am very big on the indie crowd because I think we need to view something different rather than then always concentrating on mainstream Hollywood film sall the time. My style variates from artsy to edgy. It mostly depends how I feel and what I want to create.

I believe that pretty soon we're going to have something that's a cross between indie and hollywood...if that makes sense? Not that we already have films like that.

soon as u label your film anything, especially "indie", or you aspire to work in "hollywood" you're already in the wrong thought. for one, "independant" is not a way to classify films, cause we all know there's no real indepedant films anymore....mostly cause hollywood stole that word to set alongside other stupdi words like "foreign"...independance is a mindstate, not a genre or way to describe your film. calling yourself "edgy" just makes u sound even more ridicuelous...thats like calling your film, "my new movie is fruity" what the hell does that mean? your whole movie is various angles on fruit? thats it? of course not, your movie is indescribable, especially if its as independant as u say you are. Indendant should never be used by anyone anymore, it is simply what you remind your self when going into a project "I am going to remain indepedant from any outside influence that will ruin this project...i will remain indepedant in that i make the choice, rather than the audience or any other stupid thing that will influence your work rather than letting your own fluid desires go to work.

Get to work! I know i need too...especially when im 21. this is the age where i decide if im going to remain an alcoholic the rest of my life.

my purpose in this world is to find out better ways of living, by world i mean America since its the only world i reside in for more than 2 weeeks at a time...while most people are satisfied with this way of life, I am deeply confused. If anything could explain how i feel more, its the new Radiohead album...watch the new music video...the one with the kid making shoes. thats why i am so confused.

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"independant" is not a way to classify films, cause we all know there's no real indepedant films anymore....mostly cause hollywood stole that word to set alongside other stupdi words like "foreign"...independance is a mindstate, not a genre or way to describe your film

I think independent refers to who backs up the film...?? if a movie is produced away from the huge hollywood production company couldn't that be considered "independent"?

I do think the terms "indie" and "foreign" are overused to refer to a certain style of filmmaking (developed by some independent films), but i also think the term "independent" is still a valid way to describe a film in terms of production. Thoughts?

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Originally posted by gmaestre2011:
I do think the terms "indie" and "foreign" are overused to refer to a certain style of filmmaking (developed by some independent films), but i also think the term "independent" is still a valid way to describe a film in terms of production. Thoughts?

Theres a Jim Jarmusch quote that pops up every now and then regarding this topic...let me see if I can dig up the exact words.

"I know. It's all so . . . independent. I'm so sick of that word. I reach for my revolver when I hear the word 'quirky.' Or 'edgy.' Those words are now becoming labels that are slapped on products to sell them. Anyone who makes a film that is the film they want to make, and it is not defined by marketing analysis or a commercial enterprise, is independent."

Take a look at IMDB's Top Independent Films:
Top 100

Really I think the only distinguishing characteristic/connotation of "indepenent" is that the filmmaking decisions are based around what the artist wants rather than what the audience wants/what will generate the most ticket sales. Independent movies come out of Hollywood all the time, and Hollywood movies come from independent artists with no ties to any studios. Like Kyle said, its a state of mind.

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Agreed, well put.

Gaby: I was reading your intro. I subjected my son to Little Manhattan on Mother's Day. It was such a great film; there are so few movies that speak realistically to what growing up is like. It's exciting to every so often experience a movie that reminds us what it's all about. I'm glad to hear you may be headed in that direction. Good luck with your efforts!

To me, a good film is a good film. Who cares about the budget when it goes down as one of the greatest films of all time.

I'm happy to hear what everyones goals are for their careers. Good luck, everybody!

My name is Armen. I'm 20 years old and I currently work for a production company where I write and produce for a local television show.

For me, film is capturing the attention of your audience and being in control of their emotions. The filmmaker has a chance to speak; when the lights get dim, you're in control of their rollercoaster. You are capable of telling a story so original, it will inspire them to write, think, and dream of an endless world of their own. You can tickle with their most private emotions and make them cry; not because it's sad and they relate but because they have detached themselves from reality and became the character you have painted on the screen. They have unseemingly become who you have imagined; they cry because it's real life.

And sometimes, they leave the cinema and question the world we live in. In some cases, they search for answers to their unsolved questions, desire perfection and long for happiness, just like our characters in a film. They search for a world that is not there and some films are just that honest.

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Originally posted by armen:
My name is Armen. I'm 20 years old and I currently work for a production company where I write and produce for a local television show.

For me, film is capturing the attention of your audience and being in control of their emotions. The filmmaker has a chance to speak; when the lights get dim, you're in control of their rollercoaster. You are capable of telling a story so original, it will inspire them to write, think, and dream of an endless world of their own. You can tickle with their most private emotions and make them cry; not because it's sad and they relate but because they have detached themselves from reality and became the character you have painted on the screen. They have unseemingly become who you have imagined; they cry because it's real life.

And sometimes, they leave the cinema and question the world we live in. In some cases, they search for answers to their unsolved questions, desire perfection and long for happiness, just like our characters in a film. They search for a world that is not there and some films are just that honest.

And this is the main reason I want to become a TV Runner/Film Director/Writer! Well said! ^.^

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Yes, c'mon people, who are you all?

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Originally posted by karen:
Yes, c'mon people, who are you all?

*HIGH FIVE*

I feel very strong about the way movies use to be made and since I'm apart of this "new generation" it would be very cool if a brand new New Wave movement came into place. The filmmakers would be kind of anti-digital and would make movies old fashion ways. We are the kids who carry on the torch handed to us so I think its interesting to think about this stuff.

I'm 24. I'm at the end of my first year on a filmmaking degree course. I havn't done a lot of filming yet, just 3 shorts that I am not too happy with, but I have a ton of film ideas for future projects and have almost finished my first try at writing a feature length screenplay.
I want to make feature films that go deep into psychology. The main theme I have always been interested in is insanity and what causes it. 3 films that I really love that cover this would be The Shinning, Taxi Driver and Repulsion.

I also loved DeNiro as the insane Rupert Pupkin in The King of Comedy.

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Originally posted by karen:
I also loved DeNiro as the insane Rupert Pupkin in The King of Comedy.

And how could you not? It's really just Travis Bickle for a younger audience.

elliott (otiose)...

If he'd stop directing (The Good Shepherd was one of the greatest wastes of my time ever), maybe DeNiro could reprise his insane role for the next generation...