So, I came into this hobby/passion full of false pride. I didn't realize I was being a butt-head at the time... Arguing with everyone who had a different opinion, or didn't like my work, or letting negative feedback get me angry as opposed to letting it be constructive. Ignoring sound advice, people, thinking I had it all figured out.
I've since learned from those mistakes, and luckily I think my bad attitude was murdered in favor of a positive one.
Thing is, now that I'm fully invested... Making actual connections... And having an overall better time working with others... We all tend to agree that most people new to filmmaking (maybe in their first year or first couple of projects) have this attitude problem. Similar to what I had.
Is this just something that dissipates with experience? Am I the only one who messed up during the start of my filmmaking?
I'm thinking it could be all the bad press the "industry" gets (some of it warranted, sure). It makes people close fisted... Tense when speaking with others about their projects... Or wheeling and dealing without the intent of actually making a good deal.
Especially with free projects... There is some kind of belief that new filmmakers have to act like its a paid gig, and thus work 12 hour shoots and bark orders in some twisted sense that it makes them "the real deal"... Although the reality is they should appreciate and respect those helping the filmmaking process, and treat everyone as equally important.
I've just noticed that people who have done this for around 3 or more years seem to have a calmer and more collected sense of decency than those starting out. Am I the only one? Probably, but I wanted to hear other people's experiences. Maybe on both sides. If you were treated poorly by a new filmmaker, I'd also like to hear your story.
I've since learned from those mistakes, and luckily I think my bad attitude was murdered in favor of a positive one.
Thing is, now that I'm fully invested... Making actual connections... And having an overall better time working with others... We all tend to agree that most people new to filmmaking (maybe in their first year or first couple of projects) have this attitude problem. Similar to what I had.
Is this just something that dissipates with experience? Am I the only one who messed up during the start of my filmmaking?
I'm thinking it could be all the bad press the "industry" gets (some of it warranted, sure). It makes people close fisted... Tense when speaking with others about their projects... Or wheeling and dealing without the intent of actually making a good deal.
Especially with free projects... There is some kind of belief that new filmmakers have to act like its a paid gig, and thus work 12 hour shoots and bark orders in some twisted sense that it makes them "the real deal"... Although the reality is they should appreciate and respect those helping the filmmaking process, and treat everyone as equally important.
I've just noticed that people who have done this for around 3 or more years seem to have a calmer and more collected sense of decency than those starting out. Am I the only one? Probably, but I wanted to hear other people's experiences. Maybe on both sides. If you were treated poorly by a new filmmaker, I'd also like to hear your story.