Don't Stop Believing

A very cheesy title for today's post, but a true statement in the independent film world. Everyday will be a struggle for an independent filmmaker. We have little budget, little time, and a hard time finding good exposure for our work. With all this said, a large majority of filmmakers will quit after not receiving enough attention for their hard work, but this is wrong! Don't stop believing! The only way to achieve a goal is to keep trying until you've achieved that goal. Giving up just means giving up on a dream, which is giving into the notion that independent filmmakers are not important in this world, but we are! If you ever feel like giving up on your work, sit and look at older works you have created and witness how far you've come since that point. You have no idea how many times I've re watched older productions and thought to myself "what the hell was I thinking?!" Well chances are that in a year, I'll be looking back at the work I am doing now and think the same thing. Film making is a tedious process that takes a long time to master, never give up on it. I'd like to leave you all with a quote by talk show host Steve Katsos:

"The time has come for you to take the steps towards what you really want to be doing. The world is waiting for you. Follow your dreams..."


What quotes help you follow your dream? Leave them in the comments below. My name is Alex Van Thong and this is my Filmmaker's Journey...