Things in the last 2 weeks.
These are all things you learn from film school, but only if you are doing things the right way. Except the being a girl part, that part is for girls.
I now know not to be producer, director, DP, and gaffer all on my own shoot, unless I want it to turn out to be a half assed piece of shit.
- I’m not a producer.
- I don’t know why people are producers, it’s so stressful.
- Being a producer of a film you are Directing/DPing is not a good idea because you are wrapped up in the politics and logistics of the shoot when you should be focusing on the creative.
- I am a good producer because I’m extremely aggressive and persistent.
- I would be okay producing, maybe, if it was not my film.
- Doing the job of 20+ people is not healthy.
- Recruiting your best friend, who isn’t in the field of filmmaking, to be a UPM, seems to be a more reliable option than others who may be in the field.
- Love your camera operator more than life.
- Relax…you need to relax…things are stressful, accept it.
- No amount of medication can curb the panic attack, talk through it with someone you trust.
- Some amount of medication can curb the anxiety.
- Working on another film, and editing it, as a “break” is sick.
- Having a significant other who is absolutely understanding of how ridiculous your life is, is invaluable. I can’t express that enough.
- Buy more ink cartridges.
- Spending an extra half hour to dress nice and look professional for meetings is worth it.
- Gas station food is not a “meal”.
- A half hour of sleep every 5 days is not healthy.
- The people I know are amazing. They will never know how much I appreciate them, for every little thing.
- Get over being a woman. Especially when you have to deal with dozens of sexist old men.
- Parents are amazing…and will try to help as much as they can.
Anything involving “Producer”. This.
