What many people will learn after making their own movies, is that now it has to go out into the world. The attitude that everyone wants you to feel is completely opposite of what you really feel like. For instance, you want to explain the hill you had to climb to get there. The truth is, no one gives a shit if you make a lousy movie. People are forgiving...absolutely. But there are those who will gut you, if not just for fun. It's an emotional juggling act within your self-respect and your self-esteem. The way to thwart a lot of these bad vibes is to remember the effort you put into your project. Most people aren't going to be honest with you either way. There are typical "safe" questions people ask, if they don't like your project. You sense them. Such as "how much did you spend on this?" And "who worked on your crew." None of this has anything to do with what they just saw. A simple "good job" is rough as well.
The ones who stick around and talk nuts and bolts aren't these people though. They are genuinely curious, because they ARE filmmakers. Sorry to say, for the majority of us old timers, it's hard not to talk shop about the process. Since it's harder and harder to shoot film. I think this relationship doesn't exist as prominent in the new digital world, since it's mostly discussing the behind the scenes that is more gossipy. The pain in the ass actress for example.
You should know that it is a privilege to have people take time in their lives to see your movie. I know a ton of people freak out about this whole process for good reason. You don't want to waste THEIR time. But you also have to stay true to you. You will short change your self if you don't and that extends to the people who watch it. Yes...the bigger you get, the worst it becomes not to read and believe your own press
Make your journey into the next level worth it, if only for your own sanity.
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