Initial thoughts on True to Form

Film is the central interest of my life, and hence I would like to make a career in the film industry. When I am choosing a studio, I look for three things, equally weighed. The first is the space to improve my skill and technique. It’s so important for me to improve on the technical aspects of film. This so I can execute ideas with professionalism, and produce something that is true it’s concept. Film is such a technical art. I think it’s important to understand the techniques and equipment involved in filming, and editing.

The second thing I look for is interesting ideas. I’m not too fusses about the “what” because I find most aspects of the ideas/theory surrounding film interesting. What I hope for, is to be introduced to new material, and new ways of examining and critiquing film.

The third thing I look for is the ability to make and create. I like creative tasks that offer freedom as well as guidelines.

I feel like these three aspects link together, and need to be offered equally. I feel that True to Form will be able to meet these needs. I feel really relaxed in this studio because I feel like it’s the right studio for me.

The main thread of True to Form seems to be the rejection of a formulaic or traditional way of making. It rejects the idea that there is a template for making. Instead, it asks the questions: What is the truest way to express a creative vision? Or what’s the truest way to express this subject matter? And how does the subject matter play an active role in this creation? Another theme is the idea that it’s not the product but the learning process that is important. I feel like this studio is about throwing convention to the wind, and thinking and creating in new and interesting ways.

 

Woody Allen was being true to form when he broke the fourth wall in Annie Hall. He described his reasoning: “Because I felt many of the people in the audience had the same feelings and the same problems. I wanted to talk to them directly and confront them.” He broke the rules of fiction to be true to what he wanted to express.

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