@@filmcourage hey, can I ask for some advice on my career-wise? I am so confused right now. I need some advice… I am about start college, I want to be a movie director, but I read an article it's not easy to make money from films lease at the start, I am thinking of stability, and security, I know most filmmakers star off poor, homeless and didn’t really have good paying job. I was thinking bout majoring into pharmacy, but again I don't wanted to do pharmacy all my life, do you think it's a good idea to major in pharmacy and invest that money into films or do you think I should go directly for films? Please respond it will mean a lot to me.
Some of the best advice I’ve seen in a natural way. Just seems like him talking to a friend , thanks guys appreciate this channel so much , helps me alot.
When you don't actually need MONEY, it's so much easier to go to these meetups just to make friends, without any care of any paying employment coming from it.
If you are really lucky, someone might come along and offer to let you give them your services for free because your a volunteer and they're getting paid
I’m not lucky. I’m using my GI BILL to go to film school. I’m going for free and I’m actually getting paid to do it. I don’t make excuses for not chasing my dreams tho. I just find a way.
Love this channel...very inspiring. I'm in pre-prod for my feature film debut right now...we shoot in Nov, so hearing people give their knowledge is such a help. I think one of the biggest things people need to realize too, is that it's not just enough to "dream about being a director" - you have to create a plan. Make a roadmap to get there. It's a lot of work and you can't sit around waiting for anyone's permission to do it...you have to manifest it yourself. Passion, enthusiasm for your project, and having a good idea are all infectious and people glom onto that enthusiasm...you have to always be pitching your idea/project/script/whatever you have...Also - if you're coming from nothing like me, the best investment you can make for your script, is to have an artist render high quality drawings for you and show that to potential friends or investors...this will undoubtedly help you when people don't have time to read your script.
I have about 60 or so hours experience directing my own no or low budget films. Every film I make is getting better but each present their own challenges and new things that either work or don’t work. I still dislike everything I have ever made but my first films suck way more than my newer ones.
@@southlondon86 I am. about to shoot my first feature. Dude.....I've been seeing your comments for 10 years now lmao. You a fan of James Cameron and the Alien series also right? unless it's the same DP picture and name I've been seeing and even interacting wth you for at least 3-5 years now.
@@southlondon86 zombie. First time filmmaker.... always better to start with horror and I've always loved zombies. Eventually want to do science fiction. Alien is my fav film ever.
This is gold. I have done exactly that - called actors in - read a scene for two days instead of auditioning - to see what I could make with it. Cut a sizzle reel with the footage eventually - dabbling with FCP.
Just finished shooting my first short where I produced, wrote, directed, acted, ran the camera and sound…sometimes at the same same time. So yeah, while I have a few people who are interested in helping I definitely need many more. Oh, I will also be the editor too. Just a few hats I’m wearing. Lol but…it’s what I love. Even if I’m trying to squeeze that in between my day job.
This is the exact type of video I've been looking for. Want to direct, but it seems overwhelming with no experience. I thought about being an ad on my own project.
It's like any other art, you need to put in the practice. Musicians don't only play their instruments when they get a gig, they are always playing. Animators draw non stop, not just during work. Painters spend every opportunity they have to paint something. Jason understands this, it's a blue collar approach.
@Film Courage He's right, of course. ALSO---Write or commission or find or steal a script, storyboard it and, alternatively, use mobile maquettes or manekins (the foot-high wooden art models), arrange the figures, rearrange them, use three or four lights to light scenes, .... such that it's second nature inside of a year to be able to read a scene and know the possibilities for arranging your characters, filming them, lighting them, moving them, charting their progress through a long scene, and so on. In addition, do the same with critical scenes from good films, so you understand why smart directors direct and shoot the way they do. This is particularly valuable if you don't currently have access to much in the way of actors, equipment, or money. The above are some of the lowest of low-tech learning methods; you don't even need a camera to begin, just a cardboard cutout of the aspect ratio you want through which to look. In short, there's never a good excuse not to work.
I love the advice, but I happen to be a natural loner, and it's hard to come to grips with the idea that film is a very social thing most of the times (at least when it comes to finding work). I tend to have difficulty bonding with other people, I find myself fighting my big ego a lot of the time and struggling to find myself interested in other people. I tend to think I'm naturally selfish and self-centered, and even though I am working on that, I'm still an introvert at heart. But maybe this is a sign to try more, to go out there more and maybe to just try and "make a friend", instead of to find the next big DP to make my next short really pretty looking... Food for thought, for sure.
I get his point and agree with him, but the problem for most of us (especially if you’re not American / European, or a local from these locations with solid film industries / scenes) is the lack of access to meeting and making friends with the right people. This is also very important to understand the real problem with the nepotism thing: is that these people have so much more easy access to meeting and being friends with people in the industry, and not just because they simply are so and so’s relative. It’s an accessibility issue. So although it was great advice, I felt the “making excuses” part a little out of touch / tone deaf, because it fails to bring up to topic this important conversation about how can you (already in the industry people) make yourselves more accessible to us (aspiring to become filmmakers) getting to meet and befriend you. I don’t think we have an answer yet to that question, and that’s why I think it’s so urgent that we start to think and talk about this, together, so we come to solutions, and start being able to expand this network more, to the people that yet don’t have access to it.
In the 90s I was a Walk On & the Director said that I was a Frustrated Director, Trying to get out. Every time I was not being used, he got me to watch from behind the Camera, to learn what was going on, I even got to arrange part of a Scene I was in.
Does DM-ing in DnD count as experience? 😂 I’m not a director/director type lol just trying to write but this is interesting to see their perspective. I’ve also never DM-ed but those who have seem to be doing something alongside this, seeing and formulating a story and “directing” where it goes.
Absolutely - DMing is a great way to break down inhibitions and control the show without fear of looking silly, because you'll be in a safer environment. It's a great way to practice micro-management, because that is what a Director needs to do. They need to know everyone's job on set.
Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you're a director. Everything after that you're just negotiating your budget and your fee. James Cameron
I'm a little confused what the three parts are. 1. Get experience working with people 2. Build a solid portfolio 3. Make friends in the industry Is that it?
My actors are lego figures. They are very willing to do what I say, with no complaint (or response). They willingly stay still for every picture of my stop motion animation.
1. Smoke some crack 2. Look inward 3. Realize you've ruined your body and the lives of those around you 4. Get clean 5. Get a camera to tell the world about your experience 6. Fall into Filmmaking due to you already having a camera 7. Try not to smoke crack anymore 8. Look at something, anything 9. Point a camera at it 10. Congrats you are a film director
might sound like such an excuse but i'm really starting to understand why there are such less females behind camera the luxury of just meeting to friends is a dream i hope more young women come forward for the same so we stop feeling alone
Here is our full interview with Jason - ruclips.net/video/sxR8EJnMKkE/видео.html
The most relatable and easy to follow logic and advice...this dude understands!👌 looking forward 2 the full cut.
He's so down to earth and cool to listen to. Great advice
Jason's wisdom is always so genuine and down to earth, so his advices seem like ones I can try too! Thank you FC and Jason ❤
Keep at it Sam!
@@filmcourage hey, can I ask for some advice on my career-wise? I am so confused right now. I need some advice… I am about start college, I want to be a movie director, but I read an article it's not easy to make money from films lease at the start, I am thinking of stability, and security, I know most filmmakers star off poor, homeless and didn’t really have good paying job.
I was thinking bout majoring into pharmacy, but again I don't wanted to do pharmacy all my life, do you think it's a good idea to major in pharmacy and invest that money into films or do you think I should go directly for films? Please respond it will mean a lot to me.
Some of the best advice I’ve seen in a natural way. Just seems like him talking to a friend , thanks guys appreciate this channel so much , helps me alot.
Our best to you Miguel!
When you don't actually need MONEY, it's so much easier to go to these meetups just to make friends, without any care of any paying employment coming from it.
Thanks for this 🔥
Yeah nothing better than a bunch of friends who aren't working
You could also give a group that will let you volunteer doing other things instead of directing movies
If you are really lucky, someone might come along and offer to let you give them your services for free because your a volunteer and they're getting paid
I’m not lucky. I’m using my GI BILL to go to film school. I’m going for free and I’m actually getting paid to do it. I don’t make excuses for not chasing my dreams tho. I just find a way.
Love this channel...very inspiring. I'm in pre-prod for my feature film debut right now...we shoot in Nov, so hearing people give their knowledge is such a help. I think one of the biggest things people need to realize too, is that it's not just enough to "dream about being a director" - you have to create a plan. Make a roadmap to get there. It's a lot of work and you can't sit around waiting for anyone's permission to do it...you have to manifest it yourself. Passion, enthusiasm for your project, and having a good idea are all infectious and people glom onto that enthusiasm...you have to always be pitching your idea/project/script/whatever you have...Also - if you're coming from nothing like me, the best investment you can make for your script, is to have an artist render high quality drawings for you and show that to potential friends or investors...this will undoubtedly help you when people don't have time to read your script.
How’d it go?
How did it go?
I have about 60 or so hours experience directing my own no or low budget films. Every film I make is getting better but each present their own challenges and new things that either work or don’t work. I still dislike everything I have ever made but my first films suck way more than my newer ones.
Excellent advice about inviting actors to work with. Definitely need improvement in working with actors myself.
Wondering if directing in uk, film making, different than in nyc? but yes great advice, make connections with like minds!
@@georgeorwell4931 I’m sure it’s the same everywhere. You a director?
@@southlondon86 I am. about to shoot my first feature. Dude.....I've been seeing your comments for 10 years now lmao. You a fan of James Cameron and the Alien series also right? unless it's the same DP picture and name I've been seeing and even interacting wth you for at least 3-5 years now.
@@playstationaccount4473 Yep it’s me, big fan of Cameron’s early work. What genre is your feature sir?
@@southlondon86 zombie. First time filmmaker.... always better to start with horror and I've always loved zombies. Eventually want to do science fiction. Alien is my fav film ever.
Literally one of the best videos I’ve ever seen. I’m an aspiring production designer going to college for entertainment design and technology.
This is perfect timing for me. I’m currently working on the book The Artist’s Way. This RUclips channel is a gold mine ✨
How is it coming along?
First here😜👍. Thank you for sharing. Now, let me sit down with some popcorn and enjoy the ride.
Lol
I had already thought about a lot of this because I have no experience and thought to myself I'll just create my opportunities. Very good advice.
Super helpful, I've reached out to Jason a few times and he's always been a very kind cool guy. Also kicks but in BJJ!
omg... he's talking directly to me lol.
This was such a great video and quite honestly, put that emphasis behind “it’s not who you know, it’s who you know that likes you.”
This is gold. I have done exactly that - called actors in - read a scene for two days instead of auditioning - to see what I could make with it. Cut a sizzle reel with the footage eventually - dabbling with FCP.
I really love this....thanks so much...filming my project next month...I have learnt alot from herr
Such wonderful tips! Thank you. Literally it is just a pleasure to listen to this man's speech.
One of my favourite guests 👍
Just finished shooting my first short where I produced, wrote, directed, acted, ran the camera and sound…sometimes at the same same time. So yeah, while I have a few people who are interested in helping I definitely need many more. Oh, I will also be the editor too. Just a few hats I’m wearing. Lol but…it’s what I love. Even if I’m trying to squeeze that in between my day job.
this is what i inspired to be, im shy person by nature but i dont want it to be my weakness i want to do this so much 😭
@@주야-y4p one day at a time. One step at a time. It doesn’t matter when we finish…but that we at least start.
Following this course from Ghana.Hoping to put these guidelines into practicals during my second teens seriess shoot in Nov
This is the exact type of video I've been looking for. Want to direct, but it seems overwhelming with no experience. I thought about being an ad on my own project.
What a brilliant interview and subject to elicit so much valuable information from! Bravo👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This man is effing brilliant.
thank you, I am very motivated, thank you for help !
This was great. Cheers to Jason + Film Courage!
great, could be applicable to lot of fields, not only directing
It's like any other art, you need to put in the practice. Musicians don't only play their instruments when they get a gig, they are always playing. Animators draw non stop, not just during work. Painters spend every opportunity they have to paint something. Jason understands this, it's a blue collar approach.
incredible advice well delivered
Might get my first job of being a director in a drama club that I was the light and sound team lead for a year for
I recently started Film Directing. It’s very hard to get actors to do what you need them to do but as a director you do it..
Here's a playlist on directing actors you may find helpful - ruclips.net/p/PLez8jOvskc-PTUGSMTmR3ST02vsRkdm9E
Facing the same problem here😢
This is really informative and simple.. Thank you 🙏
love this guy
I love this channel I'm a beginner and I'm from Nigeria 🇳🇬
How can i become a good and professional director 🎥 for beginners?
What do you like about Jason's advice?
The way he gets conections💯
great advice, very useful way to gain experience.
@Film Courage He's right, of course. ALSO---Write or commission or find or steal a script, storyboard it and, alternatively, use mobile maquettes or manekins (the foot-high wooden art models), arrange the figures, rearrange them, use three or four lights to light scenes, .... such that it's second nature inside of a year to be able to read a scene and know the possibilities for arranging your characters, filming them, lighting them, moving them, charting their progress through a long scene, and so on.
In addition, do the same with critical scenes from good films, so you understand why smart directors direct and shoot the way they do.
This is particularly valuable if you don't currently have access to much in the way of actors, equipment, or money. The above are some of the lowest of low-tech learning methods; you don't even need a camera to begin, just a cardboard cutout of the aspect ratio you want through which to look. In short, there's never a good excuse not to work.
I love the advice, but I happen to be a natural loner, and it's hard to come to grips with the idea that film is a very social thing most of the times (at least when it comes to finding work).
I tend to have difficulty bonding with other people, I find myself fighting my big ego a lot of the time and struggling to find myself interested in other people. I tend to think I'm naturally selfish and self-centered, and even though I am working on that, I'm still an introvert at heart.
But maybe this is a sign to try more, to go out there more and maybe to just try and "make a friend", instead of to find the next big DP to make my next short really pretty looking...
Food for thought, for sure.
Maybe also consider animation like David F. Sandberg - ruclips.net/video/JeIqJQyPwSU/видео.html
I like this guy.
Hes me in a check shirt.
Would love to work with him.
Great advice, but how do you get all these busy industry people to agree to meet with you in the first place? That would be useful to know…
Great info. Thank you.
I get his point and agree with him, but the problem for most of us (especially if you’re not American / European, or a local from these locations with solid film industries / scenes) is the lack of access to meeting and making friends with the right people.
This is also very important to understand the real problem with the nepotism thing: is that these people have so much more easy access to meeting and being friends with people in the industry, and not just because they simply are so and so’s relative. It’s an accessibility issue.
So although it was great advice, I felt the “making excuses” part a little out of touch / tone deaf, because it fails to bring up to topic this important conversation about how can you (already in the industry people) make yourselves more accessible to us (aspiring to become filmmakers) getting to meet and befriend you.
I don’t think we have an answer yet to that question, and that’s why I think it’s so urgent that we start to think and talk about this, together, so we come to solutions, and start being able to expand this network more, to the people that yet don’t have access to it.
In the 90s I was a Walk On & the Director said that I was a Frustrated Director, Trying to get out. Every time I was not being used, he got me to watch from behind the Camera, to learn what was going on, I even got to arrange part of a Scene I was in.
14:30 Brilliant... Just brilliant!!👏🤩
Does DM-ing in DnD count as experience? 😂
I’m not a director/director type lol just trying to write but this is interesting to see their perspective.
I’ve also never DM-ed but those who have seem to be doing something alongside this, seeing and formulating a story and “directing” where it goes.
Absolutely - DMing is a great way to break down inhibitions and control the show without fear of looking silly, because you'll be in a safer environment. It's a great way to practice micro-management, because that is what a Director needs to do. They need to know everyone's job on set.
Eh, I think dming offers some nice general experience with coordinating a creative endeavor. But it's not like directing in any literal way
Same lol
I've directed A LOT of short films, with family and friends who were not necessarily actors lol.
I know this has absolutely nothing to do with anything but the interviewer has a very beautiful voice. Maybe she should do VO. Just saying....
I thought it said dictator 🤦🏻♂️
ayo and u chose to watch this vid ? dang bro
What a funny looking dictator
Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you're a director. Everything after that you're just negotiating your budget and your fee.
James Cameron
Are you in Miami Florida Working?
@@williamremuso6193 I wish I was
😞
I'm a little confused what the three parts are.
1. Get experience working with people
2. Build a solid portfolio
3. Make friends in the industry
Is that it?
Thats it. you are confused because u watched too much of non - sense videos.
If you only do what you can do, you will never be more than you are now.
Never knew this…. And I graduated film school 🤦
My actors are lego figures. They are very willing to do what I say, with no complaint (or response). They willingly stay still for every picture of my stop motion animation.
The problem with this approach is that it basically requires the person to be an outgoing person. Not everyone is.
1. Smoke some crack
2. Look inward
3. Realize you've ruined your body and the lives of those around you
4. Get clean
5. Get a camera to tell the world about your experience
6. Fall into Filmmaking due to you already having a camera
7. Try not to smoke crack anymore
8. Look at something, anything
9. Point a camera at it
10. Congrats you are a film director
How's your collaborations with Justin Lee Rister going?
👍🏼
Any one here working from Miami Florida?
Think im at about 300 hours directing now. It feels like more 😂
might sound like such an excuse but i'm really starting to understand why there are such less females behind camera
the luxury of just meeting to friends is a dream
i hope more young women come forward for the same so we stop feeling alone
I have the imagination like no one , i can feel everyting i see when i close my mind , but i wat tho show what i saw , their is the problem
Be a shameless person you will be the kings