10 year plans

Right, when I started art college circa 1990, we had an 'icebreaking' session in which we were all asked to write down what we wanted to achieve by ten years time.

Most of what I predicted for myself has actually transpired, albeit in a macrocosmic stylee (I don't run a *globally* dominating media arts company and I don't have much time left to direct a Star Wars film)

Since I'm probably amongst the elders who probably don't even want to consider the prospect of the next ten years, I was just wondering what some of the younger members are aspiring to achieve within, say, the next ten years.

Focus Pinky, focus!

to create a piece of work, beit musical or film, that makes an impact on at least one person...to produce something that makes something think 'oh god, ican relate to that...there ARE other people out there like me...'
the sort of effect kurt cobain had on me...
anyway...nitenite x

Plans like that don't work, ten years ago when I was thirteen I wanted to be a ghostbuster! It never happened. Things change, its the snowball effect and ten years is a long hill to roll down if you move slightly off course. But shit, I'll take into account the wind resistance in time space terms and go for.... an astronought.

To establish 5YLAC as a major player in the Motion Industry and New Media wave which will be old media by then

on a more personal level,

in three years i want a palm d'or
in 5 years time i want another one so i will have bookends

and in ten years time something to prop up the coffe table :-)

Chance



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I figure, in ten years i just want to be out of college... be on my way to my black belt in jiu-jitsu... have written and produced at least one feature film/video... have trained in improv at Second City...

Yeah, that's about it.

I don't think my desires are too extravagant really. I mean, it's not like I'm asking for success or anything crazy like that!

-=Noah the Great=-

oh yeah, and I want to direct Star Wars Episode 3 ;-)

In 10 years (I'm 19 now), I want to have created a body of work (feature films) and have some sort of cult audience. Not fame, just the knowledge that there is a small group of individuals who are down with what I'm doing.

I also want to be writing on a regular basis as a critic & contributing writer for magazines like Fangoria or Rue Morgue. Maybe also have written a couple of books of film criticism on the works of my favourite filmmakers.

I hope to be married to my sweetie, Shannon and to be planning a family.

-N. Foster Tyler
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In ten years I will have a movie in the cinemas.

yeahhhhh.....

to have an OSCAR or other film making award for best director or best film or just any award for one of my films.

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to have an OSCAR or other film making award for best director or best film or just any award for one of my films.

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what I want this year is


a)Shoot a Robbie Williams album cover


b)Make a half hour documentary for Channel 4

I'll keep dreaming.


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Why do you want to go to California? Its ugly over there.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, helvetica, sans serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by N. Foster Tyler:
Why do you want to go to California? Its ugly over there. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You've GOT to be joking.

I could post some pictures that would change your mind, just ask...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, helvetica, sans serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by machead:
what I want this year is


a)Shoot a Robbie Williams album cover
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Really? Oh well, if thats your thing.

In ten years I hope to be a successful actor/director, living and working in California.

things i want to do today
shoot robbie wiliams

Well Matt, I'm sure the sun shines in California a hell of a lot more than it does in merry old England, but I assume you want to move there because of Hollywood, right? Sure, the place looks pretty, but the industry over there is ugly.

I never want to work in Hollywood; I would rather stay right where I am and make movies. If you want to make low-budget, independent films, Hollywood is just a waste of time.

You've obviously been to a different part of California to me.
When I was out there last we drove from Santa Monica to Orange county(100mile journey)and didn't see any countryside just Metropolis.
And the people there are so odd.
And the polution is diabolical
And there are some problems getting eletricity.

If you like good countryside there are alot better places in the US than LA LA LAND.

I have to agree with Matt. For me it is an adventure I am dying to experience.. The weather and scenery out there is gorgeous! and People making movies everywhere..

Ten years--Have a few more films on the festival circut. Finish a Doc that I have been trying to get off the ground. Be able to pay my bills with movies. Get some good recognition for my work. Sorry, I don't want an Oscar or any other major award. No, I am not lying!!

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, helvetica, sans serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by N. Foster Tyler:
Well Matt, I'm sure the sun shines in California a hell of a lot more than it does in merry old England, but I assume you want to move there because of Hollywood, right? Sure, the place looks pretty, but the industry over there is ugly.

I never want to work in Hollywood; I would rather stay right where I am and make movies. If you want to make low-budget, independent films, Hollywood is just a waste of time. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't really want to live in LA. But in my opinion, the scenery in California can't be beaten - thats why I want to live there. That sort of thing appeals to me.

Theres more to California than Los Angeles. Santa Monica and Orange County are all part of the city - California is bigger than the British Isles so you only saw a tiny part.

And I like odd people. http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smile.gif I'd much rather be among the creative and eccentric, than the terminally cynical.

I think LA was made for you.Your going to really enjoy yourself out there.
You've acheived new depths of shallowness.

To have one of my feature screenplays go into production...or even optioned.

To complete my nursing course.

Mitch

The next ten years...

To be doing what I love, behind the helm of a feature (on second thoughts, making a film instead http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/biggrin.gif ).

To be the next Alfred Hitchcock.

To be able to get out of bed in the morning and look forward to going to work.


The next ten weeks...

To leave my current job... http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/frown.gif

cheers

paul

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I think LA was made for you.Your going to really enjoy yourself out there.
You've acheived new depths of shallowness.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ummmmm how? You're not making sense boy.

I want a feature film under my belt. Not necesarily a great one, but a good one.

I want to be able to make films for the rest of my life.

I just want to do what I love, and not have a real job.

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Why you called me shallow for sticking up for odd people. Most of the best filmmakers, actors, artists, etc were/are all eccentric...or assholes (or both).

Matt J Heaton

what don't you understand?

10 years....it's a long time but i think that my goals will be fairly universal for the rest of my life.

to be happy. there's no point doing anything if i'm not happy. hopefully, being happy is incorporated into establishing a film company, be financially stable so i know that i can afford my phone calls, move to New York (california? never!) and hopefully have at least one fully completed feature film to call my own. going to cannes with it wouldn't be too bad either.

I know this post is a little old but I have only just read it. For anyone over in ENgland thinking of coming to the states dont rule out Austin TX. Not only is it a great city it was voted the number 3 city in the U.S. for filmmaking. That is after LA and New York of course. Both LA and NY are very exspensive places to live, and you want your money to go to making movies after all. Just thought I would mention that.

We're used to expensive living. http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

You've all been saying that your ten year plans are to have a feature film, be famous etc but have any of you got to the stage now where you just dont think its going to happen and while you still want to dream, you are just accepting that you might not make it. i've got to the stage now where im being realistic and about to stop dreaming. think its time to read rebel without a crew.

mbankhead - my solution is that I've given myself 'till the end of the year to make my breakthrough film. If nobody wants it then I guess I'm not cut out for it, and will have to OD on the old sleeping pills...or maybe paracetamol. By the way, I take it both methods are completely painless????

Oh what, you think I'm joking?

Its amazing how commited you can become to a project when your life depends on it, literally..................

In ten years, in five years, in three years whatever. Im not thinking in terms of years. I can only really see as far as the next project I want to work on. My that is shortsighted thinking, but I have tried and tried to plan and you know what life is always going to take you somewhere you didnt plan on. Plus the question is what are we aspiring to achieve Mbankhead. Now while I do see what you mean you arguement does not apply here. The reason being that every person here maybe in preproduction on some project or another. They hope to achieve a goal. The completion of a film. Determination is a great thing and can take you a great distance, but that isnt all there is to it. To attack them for dreaming is wrong because every idea you or anyone else has ever had needed to be fleshed out first. That is part of the process. That is part of doing. Granted at some point they need to take the next step. The right time for that is up to them. Not you or I. Also, while I may be attacked for this, Rebel Without a Crew is a interesting read and very motivational. However it isnt the bible. There was a great deal of luck involved in his story. That and I have yet to be impressed with anything he has done. Its entertaining but I havent been impressed. I guess I am just wondering when Rodriguez achieved the second messiah status.

I did not attack anyone for dreaming, i simply asked if anyone has had the same thoughts. I know what it is like to dream, and still do but sometimes you just cant find the motivation.

as for rebel without a crew, as far as filmmaking it is not a bible. you could probably learn more about filmmaking from other books. but it is good for inspiration. it is good for motivation and its good for reading about one man who is taking on hollywood on his own.

miker.... myself fast approaching 30 I took heart recently in the realisation that one of my favorite artists, Casper David Friedrich, produced some of his most profound and beautiful works in a period from his 40's to his 50's.

Life begins at 30... it doesn't end. Sure some of the greats got breaks early in life and there's also alot of profound vision in the youthful. But I've always thought that before you say anything you should have something worth hearing. It's really only as one approaches 30 and further on that one starts to move out of the heady fantasies of youth and gains a greater feel for life in its shapes and forms. The two dimensional `heady` 20's, born out of the idealistic teens, start to melt into a warmer and deeper understanding. This, IMO, is the fount from which great films come.

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Well I'm 19 and I've got a bright future. I'll need some luck along the way, but I will make it. I really beleive that. I will have a film in the cinema and I will achieve recognition...Over the next couple of years my aim is to keep improving and hopefully rack up a few more awards...Once I've got a certain amount of expeirience i'm gonna leave for America...My favourite feeling in the world is proving people wrong, it's just so sweet. The future is bright. The future is Generic.

I'm not aiming that high. I just want to be paid to work in the film industry.

Obviously I'd like to have directed a couple of successful films, got some recognition and a decent pay packet but as long as I'm not working 9-5 in an office and I'm enjoying it I'm happy.

Generic, thats a great attitude to have!

Most filmmakers never think they'll get anywhere. They're too negative.

In order to succeed you have to be optimistic about the future.

I would say this:

Many directors who then go to direct for big studios may only make one film for "bigger budget' companies but it is a really good film and at that point they could be as old as 50, as long as you can make films (hopefully make a living out of it) you should be happy cause this is what you love to do. If you are just here waiting for some big time studio to come along and tell you to direct then you are in the wrong business.
Thats what Susan Surrandon told me (but thats a long story)