Film is a powerful medium. It appeals strongly to many, because it’s so unique, yet entertaining- just look at the movies. And in today’s world, film, videos, movies, etc. are becoming ever more popular. In short, film is entertaining and is going nowhere because people like it. But with this popularity comes a responsibility to produce uplifting material. Of course not necessarily Mormon explicit material, just uplifting. Although I do love making movies, ironically I’m not sure if I’m going to do it as a career. I may try for business instead. But whatever I do, the things I produce need to be uplifting and good. As a career path, I’d like to work as a social entrepreneur helping people, which in turn would be a terrific medium to document, therefore producing something uplifting, inspiring, and good.
Working on our film, initially I didn’t have much devotion to it. I hadn’t interacted with our subject at all, and wasn’t there for any of the filming. The only exposure I have to him, is watching, re-watching, and editing the footage of him. But interestingly enough, I feel like I know him now. If I saw him walking by on campus I’d want to recognize and talk to him, but of course he’d have no idea who I am. Creepin’.
Working hard with others will bring you a much better product than if you have a solo vision. Honestly, I feel quite proficient in cinematography and editing, but in conceptualization and storytelling/screenwriting, I feel I lack. With our final film, I had other ideas for a story, but was turned towards our current subject, Theo Harris, and although I thought initially the story may lack flare, I find it compelling and meaningful now. To progress and grow, I need to give my best effort into every group project, so I can collaborate with the talents of others and myself. We all got in for the same basic reason- competency in film, but we all excel in such different ways. Learning to work together and to accept the differences of others is how I can get better.
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