The Crimson Engine: A Creative Filmmaking Podcast

If the barrier for entry to make a film have come down to almost zero, why do so few people actually go ahead and make one? And fewer still release it, promote it and then take what they learned and do it again?
 
It takes a special kind of determination to run down a dream.
 
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Today we're talking about the importance of ego, not just self belief but tactical self delusion, and how it's an essential ingredient to get started as a Filmmaker but also something that has brought down the most successful artists ever.
 
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Most filmmakers 'start with the end in mind', but they think the end is a good film. If the end you're aiming for is a successful film, begin with the marketing and how you're gonna sell it, and work backwards from that.
 
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Filmmaking is a tough and expensive practice - few people get to do enough of it to get good at it fast. But there are other things you can do with your life that will teach you skills that come in handy in filmmaking, like patience, courage under fire and creative problem solving. You can learn these in other aspects of your life and apply those to filmmaking. More in-depth filmmaking lessons at www.canonmasterclass.com

If you want to stand out from the crowd, you need to find a element of filmmaking that you can focus on and make something that will really grab people. In todays episode, we look at examples of this in famous filmmakers and how you can find your own unique angle. more at www.canonmasterclass.com

There is infinite discussion around what makes something "cinematic" , but breakdown in Hollywood production and you'll see it's much more than lenses and lighting.
 
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Story isn't easy. Most people go wrong if they don't understand what makes story tick. Storydna.org

It's not gear, techniques or some new AI - it's storytelling. The ancient Greeks knew how to tell stories that lasted for thousands of years - most of the ones told now disappear without a trace. What did they know that we have forgotten? Unless you can upgrade your storytelling skills, you're doomed to failure. See StoryDNA.org for more

In Filmmaking, there is a ton of contradictory advice. Should you get a big team or stay small? Should you collaborate or dictate your vision? Should you stick to the script or improvise on the spot?In this weeks video I talk about how success in filmmaking is finding something that works for you. www.canonmasterclass.com

The film world is full of stories of the unknown script that sold for millions, or the scrappy indie film that wins a major festival and launches the director to fame and fortune. While these fairy tails and great motivation to get you started, it is far more sustainable to plan your career around events within your control. Today we talk about what you can do even if you or your film don’t win the cinematic lottery. www.canonmasterclass.com