@cactusapple: Makes sense. You won't hear about them unless you go looking for them. I did, of course, and there are many sensible stories from that side too :) Thanks
@veektarius: Love everything that you've written. Yeah I realized that the process was something that was not enjoyable enough for me. I then looked at the long game, and even watched a couple of big name feature films being made, and having experienced the same thing on a smaller scale I was able to relate and realized that not much changes when it comes to the process. I still love films and am inspired by them, but I'm not inspired by the lifestyle and work style of being a director. For me, it removed the magic that I've felt when I've made short films. The long game didn't look like it was worth it either, so I left.
As of now, I'll get an architecture job that gives me spare time in the evenings, where I can follow all the things I love the process of doing, including making short films. At this point I also need to start earning and stabilizing myself financially. Who knows though, I might end up back in that industry someday. Time will tell.
Wishing you the best amigo. If nothing else yo can treat your experience as a test to see if this is the way you want to make films. If not you can take a step back and find another path. I would be interested to see if there are people around you who inspire you and imagine if you would be happy living life as they do. If not perhaps a different route may be better.
Thanks! As you might've read, I decided to come back, get a job and do things I love in my spare time. I saw big name directors spending days on set and I couldn't imagine myself happy living as they do, so as you said, different route it is.
I'm not much of a city boy as I love a cup of tea, a video game, and the sound of rain too. Ah relaxation so sweet When you can get it!
Reading that made me want to give you a follow, but then I saw that I'm already following you :P
Thanks a lot for sharing, and sorry I couldn't write back sooner. I was in the process of moving back home :) Yeah I was probably getting stuck in a certain identity I'd thought defined me, and it was a little difficult to realize that that isn't really me. Now I hope to follow along with my interests and see if those bits and pieces come up and lend to a custom made career that suits me. Of course, all of that will be done in my spare time, and I'll keep a steady job in an architecture firm to support myself through it.
I decided not to play Syndicate until I got myself a better desktop - my laptop doesnt run it well enough. Guess it was a good decision! I'll be able to satisfy my urge to play AC by just playing Syndicate when I get a better rig.
WTF is everyone talking about in the comment section? I can't even remember the offensive quote occurring in the video, or who it was said to, even after reading about it.
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