Body and soul…
One of the hardest parts of being an independent filmmaker or writer is keeping body and soul together while you do it. What I mean by this is simple stuff, like writing or shooting and paying the rent at the same time. Oftentimes it will be tough - almost impossible. You have worked hard, but are seeing limited cash returns on what you have made or written. This is nature of doing things creative. If you prefer the regular paycheck - then go work in a bank. Still, life isn’t always about money - sometimes it’s just about making work that you believe in. If you can somehow just keep-on keeping on, then I promise that you will ultimately get the recognition and pay-off that you seek. Meanwhile, try to find ways to use your skills to make ancillary cash. There is often unusual paid work out there for filmmakers and writers if you just do the diligence and seek it out.
Aside from cash money, I really enjoyed the trailer for BE KIND, REWIND - the latest from kooky frenchman, Michel Gondry…
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