This perspective on the intrinsic difference of paths is important. I once had a discussion with one of my friends where we realised that we had had a similar thought about a character in a fantasy narrative who is discarded in the woods because of colourism (a very topical thing in South Africa). However, despite the fact that our idea was essentially the same, in his story, that character was the lead and the focus was his journey and being cared for by the 'witch' who had made him - it was hopeful and optimistic. In my story, the character was vengeful and wanted to affirm his place in society through violence - it was pessimistic and angry. Those elements are just who we are as people, meaning that our stories would ultimately always be different even when we deal with the same subject matter because we explore it through different perspectives and those perspectives come from who we are. This just illustrates the belief in the video above.
Thanks for the advice Chris. I was going through a period of self doubt about my film ending. Someone once said , " I write because I have ideas that no one else knows". Your video has got my mind going again. Thank you. And thank you Film Courage for a great series of informative videos.
I personally just write screenplays I’m interested in or that I’ve had in my head for awhile that I believe needs to be told. Which is how I’m able to write as quickly as I do.
Something being unique is not enough for it to have value, it has at least 'some value', but 'some value' is not necessarily value enough. A crazy point of view may make it unique, but it does not make it smart or relevant. Same with crazy imagination, crazy ideas, crazy thoughts etc. Even worse if one considers something unique just by it being different. Different does not make you truly unique. Unique is beyond that, at least in its noble definition.
10:27 - Please tell your stories, because the world needs them 1:31 - Eleven of those [twelve scripts] for sure would be a pass, meaning no I see the larger point, but this is interesting :)
The writers of the world from the time of the neanderthals and before wrote/symbolized/created the most fantastic worlds. An infinite variety. Then it goes into the modern day Hollywood machine and it comes out all the same. The same story told, by the same 're-imaginers' with exactly the same 'diverse' (= monotone) cast over and over again. How to produce and endless stream of mindless and repetitive mud from beauty. Please keep on striking Hollywood ! Please, do the world a favor.
How wonderful this is; so affirming. Right now, as I tear down to rebuild, I need to hear these words. Thank you.
This perspective on the intrinsic difference of paths is important. I once had a discussion with one of my friends where we realised that we had had a similar thought about a character in a fantasy narrative who is discarded in the woods because of colourism (a very topical thing in South Africa). However, despite the fact that our idea was essentially the same, in his story, that character was the lead and the focus was his journey and being cared for by the 'witch' who had made him - it was hopeful and optimistic. In my story, the character was vengeful and wanted to affirm his place in society through violence - it was pessimistic and angry. Those elements are just who we are as people, meaning that our stories would ultimately always be different even when we deal with the same subject matter because we explore it through different perspectives and those perspectives come from who we are.
This just illustrates the belief in the video above.
Chris Vogler droppin' the knowledge on us once again.
Always need this reminder. Trust the path you're on because it's yours and tell your stories because the world needs them.
This is SO awesome! ❤ Thank you for posting this! And thank you, Chris!!
Thanks for the advice Chris. I was going through a period of self doubt about my film ending. Someone once said , " I write because I have ideas that no one else knows". Your video has got my mind going again. Thank you. And thank you Film Courage for a great series of informative videos.
Our best to you as you move forward! Thanks for spending a little time with us!
I like this man. Great perspective.
I personally just write screenplays I’m interested in or that I’ve had in my head for awhile that I believe needs to be told. Which is how I’m able to write as quickly as I do.
Thank you for this amazing content, as always!
We appreciate you visiting again Aleister!
Thank you
I value your videos very much. Thank You.
Well said. Very insightful. There's definitely at least two organs that were moved in response to this clip. Thank you! ❤❤
love this!
Yeaaaah. Wonderful
Great stuff here! 👍
Everyone has some sort of imagination, yet creativity is a task to take for the talented ones.
I love this
👍 👍
"Nobody sees it the way you do." apropos!
Something being unique is not enough for it to have value, it has at least 'some value', but 'some value' is not necessarily value enough. A crazy point of view may make it unique, but it does not make it smart or relevant. Same with crazy imagination, crazy ideas, crazy thoughts etc. Even worse if one considers something unique just by it being different. Different does not make you truly unique. Unique is beyond that, at least in its noble definition.
this guy is good
The link between creativity and imagination has to also include intuition, imho.
My senses/body had a reaction to your words Chris Vogler, Thank You.
❤❤
10:27 - Please tell your stories, because the world needs them
1:31 - Eleven of those [twelve scripts] for sure would be a pass, meaning no
I see the larger point, but this is interesting :)
You still have to tell your story -well.-
a comment... to help with the algorithm
Thank you!
Waiting for him to say something
7:17 I love FC -- but all the pseudo intellectualness and then he says this? 😮😅💦
The writers of the world from the time of the neanderthals and before wrote/symbolized/created the most fantastic worlds. An infinite variety. Then it goes into the modern day Hollywood machine and it comes out all the same. The same story told, by the same 're-imaginers' with exactly the same 'diverse' (= monotone) cast over and over again. How to produce and endless stream of mindless and repetitive mud from beauty.
Please keep on striking Hollywood ! Please, do the world a favor.