Sky is the limit

Everyone can dream that’s for sure. But there are only few people who are willing to take the risk. Film makers put lots of stake every time a new movie is being produced. They stake their name, money, and time to produce the movie that will take 2 hours to 3 hours to finish. We would like to express that we are proud to all those who have their films recorded already. You guys rock! This post will be about character you need to possess in order to be a good film maker. The advice here works also for other careers.

Risk Taker

Whenever a movie is produced, there is no guarantee that you will get your investment back. Independent film makers use their own money to produce a film where there is no assurance of whether there’s a return of investment. There is a high odds that you might lose some money specially if your name is not recognized. The challenge is to take the first step and let the universe take you to your destination.

Networker

We’ve been pointing out how networking is important and a crucial part of a film maker. A 2- hour movie can take months of shooting and preparation. There are so many things you will need for every scene. You will need props, a set, make up artists and many more. To be a film maker is to be a networker of people. You don’t need to be necessarily a people person but it will be an advantage. You have to be organized in keeping contact information.

Resourceful

There will be times that you will lack resources. This is the part where your creativity comes into play. Sometimes, even if you have many contacts you will still need to be resourceful in terms of what you already have.

Brain Stormer

When it comes to producing a high quality film, the more heads the better. You have to facilitate brain storming sessions to solicit ideas on how you can improve the story further. The scenes have to be realistic, the characters need to be dynamic, and there should be justification of their decisions and the consequences of their actions. Even great writers rely on others in writing their story so give value on the inputs of other, this is not a one man’s show.

Patient

Many things could go wrong, patience is a test of character in these types of situations. Patience will take you to many places. You have to endure attitudes of different people who are part of the show otherwise you will be burning many bridges which is not good. As a film maker, you can’t burn many bridges because you’ll have to cross them over and over again.

So do you have what it takes to be an independent film maker?

The Plot

Lost in translation is about two strangers who happened to be in Tokyo, Japan at the same time. Bob’s purpose of being there is for a whiskey commercial while Charlotte tagged along with her husband who is photographer. Bob and Charlotte path met the first time in an elevator however they just ignored each other. The two character’s first conversation was in a luxury hotel bar where they got the chance to talk. Being in a country that speaks an unknown language can be stressful, both characters felt the same way. Having someone you could talk to can be so comforting and since they’re the only ones in that hotel who gives the time for each other, they became close friends. They can’t deny the connection between them. The companionship they offer to one another gives comfort and happiness, until they realized that Tokyo is becoming the place they call home.

Why We Like The Movie?

Many people who watched the show complained about the lack of happenings in the movie. They said that it has full of conversations with no action to look forward to. But for movie critics, they saw the story . We like the movie because it is complicated and has mysteries where you need to read between the lines. The movie makes you think. Does Bob find Charlotte attractive? Does Charlotte feel something for Bob despite his age? Bob and Charlotte’s character were well expressed in the movie. Bob was a serious business man who has a clear picture where his life is going while Charlotte was young and confused. She doesn’t know whether her husband loves her and whether their relationship is worth pursuing. Tokyo is a new place for her, she doesn’t find herself staying there for another week, she hates it and regret why the heck did she have to be there when her husband always leave her in the hotel. It doesn’t make any sense. Her situation in Tokyo translates her life. She doesn’t know where her life is going. She may have a husband but still lack attention and love. Bob on the other hand has a wife, too. But the number of years of being familiar exhaust him. He loves his kids and wife but found himself tired of his life. He knows it was wrong to think that way and I guess that is one of the reasons why he didn’t make a move to take advantage of Charlotte even he had all the chance. The movie has shown a great deal of sympathy, how two strangers can be friends yet not have sex, and a need to move on and do the right thing.

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