Hello,
It seems that majority of people here come from American, the British and Canadian. I would like to warned you my english isn't good and would love to hear the opinion of a filmmakers from you guys. Oh and hello. =)
I am from Malaysia, I started filming when i took a course called Multimedia Design which involve filming short film. I did a lot of TVC and 2 short film while i was studying at the college. Well, the filming equipment in my country isn't good, we just used a normal digital camera, cost like $100 bucks.
After that, i went to Australia supposedly studied Film, but i decided not to, due to concerned that my communication skills in term of english isn't that good, therefore i decided to chose on Graphic Design instead. Plus, the pressure i had that all my friends and family doubt that i could make it to the film business or not.
While i was studying in Australia, I volunteered out some of students who took filming course, it was fun and i love it.
I finished my Bachelor, so what now? So i decide to annoyed my dream and work for a year as a Web Designer and i am quite good at it but i am not happy. I watched films everyday in and out. Reading material involving films technique.
And one days, i woke up in the middle of night, i began searching for a college, university that offers Film courses, I don't give a **** anymore, i want to at least tried to achieve my dream. I went to deep research and tour around film schools in Australia, but some college wants my money and everything they said is sugar-coated. I know how hard is it for me to go into film, i know getting a job in the film business is hard. If i have a choice, i would go to UK to study but money is a issue so i chose Australia instead.
Thanks to your site film school listing, i found one institute that might interested me which is http://www.internationalfilmcollege.com/index.php/Diploma/
Could you tell me what you think about the course.?:)?
I did research that a lot former student like it there. I have this suspicious the former students is the administration people who wrote that to lure me in. Hmmm..
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Originally posted by Kingsfield
Hello,It seems that majority of people here come from American, the British and Canadian. I would like to warned you my english isn't good and would love to hear the opinion of a filmmakers from you guys. Oh and hello. =)
I am from Malaysia, I started filming when i took a course called Multimedia Design which involve filming short film. I did a lot of TVC and 2 short film while i was studying at the college. Well, the filming equipment in my country isn't good, we just used a normal digital camera, cost like $100 bucks.
After that, i went to Australia supposedly studied Film, but i decided not to, due to concerned that my communication skills in term of english isn't that good, therefore i decided to chose on Graphic Design instead. Plus, the pressure i had that all my friends and family doubt that i could make it to the film business or not.
While i was studying in Australia, I volunteered out some of students who took filming course, it was fun and i love it.
I finished my Bachelor, so what now? So i decide to annoyed my dream and work for a year as a Web Designer and i am quite good at it but i am not happy. I watched films everyday in and out. Reading material involving films technique.
And one days, i woke up in the middle of night, i began searching for a college, university that offers Film courses, I don't give a **** anymore, i want to at least tried to achieve my dream. I went to deep research and tour around film schools in Australia, but some college wants my money and everything they said is sugar-coated. I know how hard is it for me to go into film, i know getting a job in the film business is hard. If i have a choice, i would go to UK to study but money is a issue so i chose Australia instead.
Thanks to your site film school listing, i found one institute that might interested me which is http://www.internationalfilmcollege.com/index.php/Diploma/
Could you tell me what you think about the course.?:)?
I did research that a lot former student like it there. I have this suspicious the former students is the administration people who wrote that to lure me in. Hmmm..
What EXACTLY do you mean by "filmmaker"? Do you want to be a Director? Or a Screenwriter? Or a Producer?
Being specific means everything as MOST people in the professional industry do NOT have the luxury of having multiple titles. MOST Directors do NOT write their own screenplays and most Writers do NOT get to direct them.
SO, what is it that YOU truly want to do?
Brian Dzyak
Cameraman/Author
IATSE Local 600, SOC
http://www.whatireallywanttodo.com
http://www.realfilmcareer.com
Brian Dzyak
Cameraman/Author
IATSE Local 600, SOC
http://www.whatireallywanttodo.com
http://www.realfilmcareer.com
I want to do Director or Screenwriter, but i have hear Screenwriter treated badly in Hollywood as i watched a documentaries called "Tales from the Script". Definitely not producer.
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Originally posted by Kingsfield
I want to do Director or Screenwriter, but i have hear Screenwriter treated badly in Hollywood as i watched a documentaries called "Tales from the Script". Definitely not producer.
I believe that you would benefit greatly by reading these books/websites:
www.wordplayer.com (read EVERYTHING on this site!)
There is a LOT you can learn on your own about the industry without spending a lot of money at a filmschool. Start with the books and internet and THEN if you still wish to go to a school, you'll hopefully have a better idea of how the professional industry actually works so you can make wiser decisions.
Brian Dzyak
Cameraman/Author
IATSE Local 600, SOC
http://www.whatireallywanttodo.com
http://www.realfilmcareer.com
Brian Dzyak
Cameraman/Author
IATSE Local 600, SOC
http://www.whatireallywanttodo.com
http://www.realfilmcareer.com
Before you go to film school in the English-speaking countries, you should perfect your command of the language. As you will see, writing will be an important part of anyone's career.
Well, all that I think that ANY of us can really say is that you have to follow what you want in life. I know that sounds corny as hell, but it's true. If you really WANT to be a filmmaker or in some way associated with film, then God bless, man. If you really know that that's what you want to have as a career, then by all means. But before you take leaps, make sure you know what you want, how you're gonna get it, and when and where you're willing to give in to certain things pertaining to the job. I'm starting film school in October and before I sent in my application I thought for a long time before I took a meeting with my admission representative about going to the school and paying a hefty tuition. But you sound like you're a passionate student, so just ask yourself what you want and then go for it. Nobody can answer that question but you, but we'd sure like to help in any way that we can.
I met this six year old child with this blank, pale, emotionless face and...the blackest eyes...the DEVIL'S eyes.
Study EVERYTHING you can get your hands on. Story Structure - Robert McKee, Chris Vogler, Kal Bashir, John Truby, Joseph Campbell, Syd Field. Alot of it is free on the net, but buy the books and READ THEM.
The best way to learn is to ACTUALLY MAKE FILMS. Get a camera and start filming stories. At first, they will be BAD films, but every weekend improve them a little. It won't be long before you make a good film.
