Film makers on Film making

There is no doubt that film has expanded far beyond basic storytelling. Now, film making is like "a glance into what it really means to be human."

In a brief interview with a group of esteemed filmmakers, they each share a bit of wisdom from their years of directing and shooting films. A recurring theme between each of the directors was about the stress of the process. Budgeting, actors, and how well the film is received in theaters were only a few of their worries. Not only that, but there was also the doubts about where to begin. There's the thought that only natural born Californians can ever be successful filmmakers. In addition, some people worry about the equipment that they started out with. While having Hollywood connections and the latest and greatest equipment is certainly nice, it is not the be all end all in the business. Make the most out of what you have.

At the end of the day, it comes down to a certain degree of luck. There is no magic formula that will make a film a box office success. The filmmaker can make a movie that they personally would watch and hope that others will agree to pay for a ticket to see it too.

• The video felt very redundant, even when it wasn't. The video was long and not engaging at all. I feel like I would have learned more if I could focus better on what the directors were all saying.
• Is film making really as much of a gamble as it looks? You go in with a large sum of money that you will ultimately have to pay back, not knowing if you will be able to or not.
• This field is without a doubt a stressful field, not for the faint of heart. To do well in this field, you have to have a certain level of ambition, be able to take risks, and you have to be lucky.

Good luck.