Question for filmmakers.

[Metamorpho1977]

Simple question: Why do you make movies?

 

[jonathancrane]

After seeing "Batman Returns" as a child, I decided that I wanted to create my own magic on the silver screen and make people as excited and entranced as I was. That decision, which was made nineteen years ago, still remains: my last project was an official adaptation of Stephen King's "One for the Road" and I am working on two scripts and am in preproduction of another film, while finishing college and applying for a P.H.D. in film. Needless to say, the magic has not worn off, but rather, intensified over the years.

 

[Mike_D202]

Because it's fun, it's a form of art, let's you express yourself visually if you have a story to tell. It's like asking a cartoonist why he makes cartoons.

 

[Mandalore464]

Filmmaking is the most complete form of art to me. It's the only art that involves two human senses, therefore guaranteeing an immersion greater than any other.

It's also the magic of it all. You get a few (OK, a LOT of) pictures together on a screen and it gives the impression of recreating life and takes the viewer on a journey, which can be anything from merely entertaining to highly spiritual.

Lastly, making them really is a blast... I'm pretty sure there's no other art that gives its practitioner that much satisfaction while coming together. It's such a huge machine... Such a team effort, with hundreds of different trades involved (from the producer to the grip to the costume designer, etc.), all performed by dedicated people putting on their A-game to bring that vision of yours to life. Nothing beats that in my book.

 

[B.A. Baracus]

I was inspired by a making of on TV about 'Who framed Roger Rabbit' then i saw Batman in 1989 and was inspired by the whole look of it, from the darkness to the production design. Today i make films every 2 or 3 years, i do pretty much everything myself. I do it because i want to tell people the stories in my head (i often have too many i have to be picky on what i make) and i want to tell them these stories the way i see them, which can be pretty tricky on a modest budget.

 

[Erzengel]

I like to relive the moments I have with unsuspecting women in my bedroom without their knowledge.

 

[Lord]

I was inspired by a making of on TV about 'Who framed Roger Rabbit' then i saw Batman in 1989 and was inspired by the whole look of it, from the darkness to the production design. Today i make films every 2 or 3 years, i do pretty much everything myself. I do it because i want to tell people the stories in my head (i often have too many i have to be picky on what i make) and i want to tell them these stories the way i see them, which can be pretty tricky on a modest budget.

Do you work professionally?

 

[Lord]

After seeing "Batman Returns" as a child, I decided that I wanted to create my own magic on the silver screen and make people as excited and entranced as I was. That decision, which was made nineteen years ago, still remains: my last project was an official adaptation of Stephen King's "One for the Road" and I am working on two scripts and am in preproduction of another film, while finishing college and applying for a P.H.D. in film. Needless to say, the magic has not worn off, but rather, intensified over the years.

Is that goint to the silver screen or TV?
Are you working professionally?

 

[Cap2024]

Intro: I’m a professional screenwriter who has had their film premiere in various places around the world (Italy, France, UK) with the US release TBD. For notable distributors including Lifetime and Channel 5, which is still surreal. Currently working on a biopic of a gay historical figure that I feel confident in.

Restarting this thread since I’m wondering if there are still any professional or aspirational filmmakers here.

My love for film started with Star Wars in the 90s, going to the movies weekly, and making home films. That soon led into screenwriting and that’s been my focus ever since. Career wise I started as a Warner Bro intern which makes seeing what the company has become under Zaslav especially hard.

As a kid it was simply exploring new and fascinating worlds to entertain people. That shifted into horror and scaring audiences which is what got me my first credit mentioned above.

Now I want to try to make a mark and expand on the kinds of stories being made, influences here are definitely Don Mancini (Chucky) and Michael Kennedy (Freaky). When it comes to true stories, aspirational stories that are important and of the moment. I gravitated to the recent biopic mentioned above since it’s a true story (and landmark legal case) about a gay teen standing up to his school. My hopes is it inspires lgbtq youth of today especially in the face of conservatives pushing for their “don’t say gay” bills. Overall, desiring to make a difference through representation.

 

[Wildcard]

After seeing "Batman Returns" as a child, I decided that I wanted to create my own magic on the silver screen and make people as excited and entranced as I was. That decision, which was made nineteen years ago, still remains: my last project was an official adaptation of Stephen King's "One for the Road" and I am working on two scripts and am in preproduction of another film, while finishing college and applying for a P.H.D. in film. Needless to say, the magic has not worn off, but rather, intensified over the years.

Filmmaking is such a unique way to express yourself. Ever since my childhood, I've been fascinated with the process of creating films and how it's such a collaborative effort that involves many different talented people all working in tandem to create a synchronized vision.

Beyond just loving the advent of creating characters that are intriguing and larger than life, I want to always use filmmaking as a vehicle to inspire people. The same way I felt as a child watching some of my favorite movies & being inspired is the exact feeling I want to pass on to others. There's something really cathartic about being able to sit down, watch a really well orchestrated film & be inspired to take action in your own life.