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S1:E9: Mistakes?
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Picture it… it’s 5 years in the future: you’re sitting at your computer, finishing revisions on the 40th cut of your latest short film.
“It’s gotta be perfect” you say.
Then you hear the ghostly whispers of your friendly neighborhood filmmakers Jonathan and Courtney say:
“Done isssss betterrr thaaann perfect!”
A chill runs down your spine.
“They’re right!” You say.
Your film is released on time. You live happily ever after.
OOOOOOOOO spooooooooooooky!!!
No, but seriously. You’ll be reminding yourself of this episode every time you overanalyze or overthink your projects. Yes, you should strive for excellence in your work. You want to learn how to avoid plot holes and editing pitfalls that will bring the quality of your films down. You want to constantly improve as a filmmaker and creative and make films people enjoy, BUT...
Your audience isn’t going to see the mistakes that YOU see. Not if you focus on doing the things right that matter and keep your audience invested.
So, in this episode, Jonathan and Courtney dive deep into what it means to be forgiving of mistakes, accept that nothing is perfect, and still become a great filmmaker and creator!
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