WHY are YOU making movies?

[eidde]

I wondered what it would be like.

[Spunkey1pestic]

I'm in because it is an unlimited canvas, and I love to entertain.

[ElysianChris]

I love the art of story telling. What those stories are, and why I want to tell them... that usually varies from film to film, but i would have to agree with other here in that the driving factor is usually people.

Beyond that I love the challenges & creativity the film affords.

[curtinparloe]

Many different reasons.

I love the buzz of seeing my name on screen.

I am a storyteller, and I want to tell everyone.

The British Movie Industry is in dire straits, and I want to help it in any way I can.

But most importantly, I love film. I want to be a part of it.

(when I die perhaps I could be boiled down to make film stock or something!!)

[m0d]

I'm un-interested in a lot of the British film industry. In my opinion far too many British film-makers spend their time creating flics that try to convey some kind of message or meaning and wonder why their productions don't get very far and why the UK film industry on the whole never quite gets the recognition it deserves...

Not being pro-American or anything but Hollywood has it sorted. They have done away with meanings, messages and morals - they stick to the visuals & storylines that sell best - they aim to entertain. And that's why I love making movies.

I want to entertain people. Awe them and inspire them. Not fill their heads with decisions, my views or the state of our country. I want to tell tall tales, make people jump & cry, excite them and include them. I don't want to make people think - they should do all their thinking whilst they're watching my production and not beyond that point. For the time I have something for them on screen I want them to enjoy themselves and feel immersed. I don't want to influence anyone, why should I, it's not my right. People should make up their own minds about things.

I also love operating the camera, directing scenes and blowing shit up. It turns me on.

^_^

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ December 07, 2004 06:10 PM: Message edited by: m0d ]</font>

[untamed_aggression]

Originally posted by m0d:
blowing shit up. It turns me on.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">So it's not just me then.

[m0d]

U-A, there's a bit of Arnie in us all!

[Spunkey1pestic]

Mod- man, way to stand and deliver!!!
I look forward to hearing your tall tell's-
That's the fun part of movies!! being entertained!!!

[miker]

yeah! forget black lesbians in wheelchairs, go blow something up!

i've held of replying to this topic cos i really have no idea why i like making movies.

one reason i like making movies is because i like watching them (other people's)

i don't priortise the entertainment aspect though, i prefer to present "what if" situations and draw them through to conclusion and hope an audience picks up on the tone.

i prefer engagement over entertainment. an engaging film can be entertaining or it can be an horrific illustration of truth.

so, i like to make engaging films. it's certainly more challenging, and to date i'm not really sure if i've even succeeded. maybe that's why i like making movies. it's a bit like sex. sometimes it's like doing your maths homework, other times it blows your mind.

[Kev Owens]

In my opinion far too many British film-makers spend their time creating flics that try to convey some kind of message or meaning and wonder why their productions don't get very far

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Haha, yeah, even if that's a cut and paste cheesy ending to satisfy all us easy going brits, the constant sucker for bullshit.

Not being pro-American or anything but Hollywood has it sorted. They have done away with meanings, messages and morals - they stick to the visuals & storylines that sell best - they aim to entertain.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent point, but in true Hollywood style, the point is surely to make a profit???

Not doubting your reason for making movies, you echo my belief in the way the the USA have moviemaking sorted while us Brits still (officially) piss around not knowing arse from elbow.