tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909432430978968103.post8993124839294632612..comments2020-05-09T16:41:34.606-07:00Comments on Mitchell Block - Docunomics: The "Big Gloom" or Becoming a Feature Film Directormwblockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08660748652165241153noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909432430978968103.post-51915153744426689392010-01-28T12:19:46.690-08:002010-01-28T12:19:46.690-08:00Great post! This is the tough conversation that ne...Great post! This is the tough conversation that needs to be had with every undergrad and grad student entering a film program anywhere in the country. <br /><br />The underlying issue is that priorities shift in life. At 19, we understandably want to make a career of out something we find fun and interesting. But at 30, looking for gigs, working endless hours, and not knowing where your next paycheck is coming from pales in comparison to being home in time to have dinner with your family and saving enough money to send your kids to college.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909432430978968103.post-18704969319704033002009-11-06T18:41:41.665-08:002009-11-06T18:41:41.665-08:00thanks for this post. It's better to have some...thanks for this post. It's better to have someone lay out the facts, rather than sprinkle fantastical tales about making it big just because one is an alumnus of a name-brand film program. <br /><br />I feel every film student or aspiring director should know the realities, so that they can focus more on personal growth , rather than external rewards, since the rewards are slim .<br /><br />Though I am an ambitious film student, I keep myself grounded and 'sane' by knowing it's a long process. Any other thinking is a bit naive. <br /><br />Ironically you mentioned the option of law and medical school for a young person. The issue is that in general humans get use to a certain patterns in their lives. it's hard to go from the regimented path of a white collar worker then to switch over to the risky waters of entertainment or business. <br /><br /><br />Many of us young film makers and students pursue these ' dreams' by forgetting the realities of this world. We dive into our own worlds, and in a way get lost in it. Since we're young, we can get by with our passion and crumby apartments. If we somehow settle down in our 30's and 40s with a big screen tv , dog and 2 kids, it's hard for most people to have ' passion' to do much else. <br /><br />So in that respect, perhaps the most successful people are those who never settle for the ordinary, and continue to challenge themselves beyond what is routine. <br /><br />It's interesting that your article just made me reflect upon random things. thank you again for this valuable post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com