Monday, August 26, 2013

Amateur vs. Professional Response

     I love the statement that Maya Deren makes about the Latin origin of the word “amateur.” I personally agree that films should be made out of love and passion rather than for money or lack thereof. This is why I prefer making experimental films over other types because of the freedom and wide range of allowed creativity. Maya really hits the nail on the head with her article; professional filmmaking drains artistic freedom and physical freedom. Worrying about dumbing things down for an audience or having to shoehorn in some type of product placement goes against what I think is the most important aspect of filmmaking: exploring the art form to its fullest ability.

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