Everything You Don't Learn In Film School - Blayne Weaver [FULL INTERVIEW]

0:00 - What Matt Damon Taught Me About The Movie Business
16:19 - Why Artists Are Never Happy
29:22 - I Sold 3 Screenplays During The Lowest Point Of My Career
37:05 - Luck Is A Key Factor That Separates One Artist From Another
48:23 - What Beginning Actors Should Know About Fame
1:05:36 - Writing A Screenplay In Less Than 6 Weeks Is A Bad Idea
1:19:10 - The Only People Who Don't Face Criticism
1:26:20 - AI Will Absolutely Replace Screenwriters (Argument Against Artificial Intelligence)
1:36:37 - The Truth About Finding Work In The Film Industry
Actor/Writer/Filmmaker Blayne Weaver most recently directed the romantic comedy MISS VALENTINE and wrote the partier comedy PRETTY STONED for MTV. Other recent works include directing the holiday romance CUPID FOR CHRISTMAS for Hulu, writing & directing the horror GetAWAY and co-writing the raucous comedy AMERICAN PIE: GIRLS’ RULES for Netflix. He previously wrote, directed and starred in the Southern Noir Thriller CUT TO THE CHASE and the acclaimed romantic comedy 6 MONTH RULE (alongside Martin Starr, Natalie Morales and John Michael Higgins). Previous films he’s written and directed include WEATHER GIRL (with Tricia O’Kelley, Mark Harmon, Jon Cryer and Jane Lynch) and OUTSIDE SALES. He also co-wrote and acted in MANIC (Don Cheadle, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel), directed by Jordan Melamed, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. ​ He starred in writer/director Paul Osborne’s psychological thriller FAVOR and has appeared in such films as JUNK, DEEP DARK CANYON, OFFICIAL REJECTION and THE GOOD OLD BOYS opposite Tommy Lee Jones. His numerous episodic television credits include ER, NCIS, and THE MIDDLEMAN. He also provided the voice of Peter Pan in the Disney animated feature RETURN TO NEVER LAND. ​ A native of Bossier City, Louisiana, Blayne has studied acting in New York, Los Angeles, Oxford University and graduated from UCLA with a degree in English Literature. He currently runs the West Coast office of Secret Identity Pictures.
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Any moments you really like?

[@caseyboughton6641]

Several! Interesting he is a Fountainhead / Ayn Rand exponent (I am as well), controversial for many but BW pulled out the best of her ideas. Beginning 'Good Old Boys' story with Matt Damon, Sam Shepard. Above all: 'What AI tools do you use?' 'Oh - ZERO!' BW is really thoughtful, brilliant - I would work on his projects as a PA, crossbow wrangler, coffee-jock...whatever! Fascinating discussion of creative processes, and of the year he spent of underemployment & financial distress, not frequenting the clubs and bars... and wrote / sold three projects! Terrific interview FilmCourage, thanks!

[@chasehedges6775]

Working outside as a lawn worker and using a weed eater has taught me more about the world around me and being aware of my surroundings as well as having good interactions with people.

[@ratemyactors]

Great insights from Blayne Weaver! I loved the honesty and humor he shared about the film industry. The parts about Matt Damon's words of wisdom and the struggles of dealing with criticism as an artist really resonated with me. This interview is a must-watch for anyone looking to break into the film industry or just learn more about what it takes to succeed.

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Thanks Film Courage

[@crystalraeproductions1505]

This interview was excellent. I appreciated the candour and kindness.

[@filmcourage]

Thank you so much Crystal! Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@chasehedges6775]

Love your content

[@filmcourage]

Thanks Chase! Hope you enjoy this one!

[@garethgay9133]

Blayne has such an open talk thank you, brilliant

[@filmcourage]

Thanks for watching and posting Gareth!

[@jonathangriffin8060]

How come he never mentioned anything about creating your own films in your own community? You hire actors, writers and crew members in your own state and put the finished product on RUclips or Vimeo? In my opinion, if Hollywood is that difficult to get your break, create your own projects and persevere; even if you have to make them outside of Hollywood. You can take what you have learned from filmmaking videos and use the information in your own state.

[@likelovehahawow]

If you’re asking sincerely and not rhetorically, the answer is distribution. The economics of getting a movie 1. Made and 2. Seen make this very difficult, especially if you want to be profitable enough to get to make a second movie. So what you’re talking about adds an additional layer of difficulty to an already difficult process. Not saying that’s how it should be but it’s a big part of the why

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