The artist I learned about was thanks to one of the Workshops provided by the Rural Media Company, in this case the talk done by Alastair Clark. Alastair came in during the session which took place on 31st October 2013. Prior to then, I thought a producer was heavily involved in the production stage of a film (something I deduced by linking the two words "producer" and "production" together). I discovered this assumption to be misplaced, and found out that the producer's main job was to pitch a film idea to funders, in an attempt to raise the money needed to get the film done, and that they continue to work on a film for the whole of its life, being involved in operations even after the film is released (working on things such as rights and royalties). This was something which interested me greatly, as I'd never really given much thought to how films were maintained once they were out on home video.
Alastair then went on to tell the participants the story of how he got into the film industry. This was something which I found particularly interesting, because what he said relates to what I want to do in my future career (in terms of getting into the film industry). I have always been concerned that it's pretty much a closed shop in terms of new blood getting in, but Alastair's story made me realise that it's perfectly possible for anybody to have success, provided they put the work in and get a bit of luck on the way. This has given me more confidence, as I now believe there is actually a chance that I might myself get film industry employment in the future.
I've found Alastair's talk to be evidence that one does not have to know people in high places in order to get into the film industry, and I found it incredibly informative and motivational.
No comments:
Post a Comment