As a DP/CamOp/Image Maker, do you care what types of jobs you film? Is it possible to be picky in an economy like this? How responsible are we for the images we immortalize?

I watched A LOT of TV when I was a kid. I could quote seasons of The Simpsons, tell you the birthname & codename of each of the X-Men, and recite 151 pokemon. I spent my formative years with tv. Then my attention span must have grown somewhat in highschool and I became obsessed with feature films. My first job was even at a movie theater so I could do more "research" for my obsession. As I watched and added stories to my mental library, I started noticing the repetitive patterns—predictable character arcs, the same formulas applied to familiar stereotypes across different shows and genres. It made me wonder: Who does it benefit to continue telling these same stories from these same perspectives? Questions like this remind us of our duty as filmmakers to challenge both the audience and ourselves. Are we content with following formulas, or do we want to create meaningful narratives that provoke thought, empathy, and change in the real world? Why do we watch anything on TV? Is it to project ourselves into experiencing some dramatic or terrible or fantastic journey -- to live in another man's shoes for 22 minutes at a time? Do we just wanna see ourselves represented? Or do we have standards for representation? What would it take for you to truly feel seen, considered, or acknowledged in tv/film? What Stereotypes/Role Models should we lookout for? Who is your favorite character? Do they pass the vibe check? Why do you think they call it TV "Programming"?

Groundbreaking for its time, the first Hollywood blockbuster, "The Birth of a Nation" (1915) popularized techniques that shaped modern filmmaking, such as cross-cutting, close-ups, and large-scale battle scenes. It was one of the first feature-length films to become a huge financial success, showing commercial opportunity to build an industry around an effective artform. Whether deliberately designed or coincidentally included, "The Birth of a Nation" promotes several prejudices that crystallized the public opinion of Black men as predatory, incompetent, unintelligent, subservient, and overall inferior. Inspired by the film’s depiction of the KKK, viewers joined the Klan in record numbers leading to a boom of domestic terrorism across the United States. The film exemplifies how storytelling can perpetuate thoughts and systems but also inspire ACTION IN THE REAL WORLD. Media shaped by unethical narratives underscore the urgent need for filmmakers who prioritize healing and empathy. Our goal is to craft narratives that challenge prejudice, elevate perspectives, and promote understanding. Now, more than ever, the industry must commit to stories that build bridges rather than deepen divides. And in an age where A.I.(fueled by the available media) is poised to teach our children, we should prioritize creating media that undoes any narratives of fear & misinformation that hinder the evolution of our collective consciousness.

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Here’s our upcoming journey: Step 1: Frame Your Passion Step 2: Cultivate a Habit of Observation and Creation Step 3: Craft Your Signature Visual Style Step 4: Narrate Your Story Step 5: Connect with Your Tribe Step 6: Monetize Your Art Step 7: Pursue Your Purpose **Bonus Step ** : Reflect and grow 📝 - A Personal note about embracing effective habits - Success in filmmaking requires dedication and perseverance. - If your motivation is solely fame or money, sustaining efforts can be challenging when rewards are slow to come. - Cultivate a love for the creative process itself. - Find joy in creating and let intrinsic motivation drive you forward. - When you are passionate about your craft, the process becomes the reward. 📝 - Biggest lessons I learned when I started making "real money" - Financial success is important but shouldn't be the primary goal. - The film industry is evolving, and the value of skilled filmmakers is rising. - The ultimate goal is to create “moments” that have meaning and impact. - Pursue the creation of meaningful stories, and financial rewards will follow naturally. 📝 - Nobody will trust you to do it, until you do it.. (My 2 cents on Personal Brands) - Recognition and financial success can come from establishing a strong personal brand. - The true goal is to find joy in your work and create something meaningful. - Your personal brand is your unique voice and vision. - It's about consistently showing up with authenticity and passion in everything YOU DO!. 📝 - A personal note about executing projects with impact - Completing projects isn't just about checking boxes. - Use your skills to create art that resonates with others. - Focus on delivering projects that reflect your best effort, not your budget or excuses. - Aim to create work that speaks to your audience on a deeper level. 📝 - A Note About Celebrating Your Network Over a decade working in the film industry, physical community have surpassed all expectations with their potency vibrancy and energy. But something is missing.