Hi, I'm new here. Nice to meet fellow film artists!! First, I want to apologize if this is the wrong section to post this. I'm still not very clear as to how the forums work, I'll try my best. ... haha let's get on with this.
I'm from an Asian country but I want to direct and write for films in, if possible, Hollywood in the future. I'm aware that this is the dream of many and I'm willing to work my way up and start with making indie films and send them to the Sundance or other festivals but will the top film festivals even accept my movie entry since I'm not a us or European citizen? I am a quarter European on my mother's side but only in blood as my citizenship is completely Malaysian. The reason I want to make movies for the international market is because 1) I don't think the Asian market will enjoy my westernized films, 2) I want to reach a large audience, 3) I believe I have the skills and ability and character necessary to go international. I have had mentors and local film insiders say that my type of work is not fit for local audience. Even if I started local against all odds, name me a single Malaysian film that actually got any recognition even if it's good?
I want constructive criticism only. I am sure that I can and have the ability and skills necessary to make it, or at least I'm willing to learn, so please don't be discouraging or say things like 'you're too stuck up/ full of yourself etc)', if I really am stuck up and unrealistic, then let me learn that myself.
I write a variety of genre from science fiction to tragedies but so far I'm focusing on the wide range of the drama genre.
Thanks for any replies, I really appreciate it. I hope to one day make films that will give people hope and inspiration for God knows the world needs it. good luck to all your pursuits as well!!
I'm from an Asian country but I want to direct and write for films in, if possible, Hollywood in the future. I'm aware that this is the dream of many and I'm willing to work my way up and start with making indie films and send them to the Sundance or other festivals but will the top film festivals even accept my movie entry since I'm not a us or European citizen? I am a quarter European on my mother's side but only in blood as my citizenship is completely Malaysian. The reason I want to make movies for the international market is because 1) I don't think the Asian market will enjoy my westernized films, 2) I want to reach a large audience, 3) I believe I have the skills and ability and character necessary to go international. I have had mentors and local film insiders say that my type of work is not fit for local audience. Even if I started local against all odds, name me a single Malaysian film that actually got any recognition even if it's good?
I want constructive criticism only. I am sure that I can and have the ability and skills necessary to make it, or at least I'm willing to learn, so please don't be discouraging or say things like 'you're too stuck up/ full of yourself etc)', if I really am stuck up and unrealistic, then let me learn that myself.
I write a variety of genre from science fiction to tragedies but so far I'm focusing on the wide range of the drama genre.
Thanks for any replies, I really appreciate it. I hope to one day make films that will give people hope and inspiration for God knows the world needs it. good luck to all your pursuits as well!!