Typically, I like to put a movie on in the background as I work on a project. It sets the mood and gets the creative juices flowing.
Recently, I had Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho on.
And then it got me thinking of what the “Greatest of all time” had to say.
Here’s 5 tips Mr. Hitchcock shared about how we can better our craft:
1. Do the unexpected – We want to see a new twist. This stands true if you want your project to get picked up. Don’t do the same thing we’ve seen over and over again.
2. Don’t settle – Keep editing and bettering your craft. As time goes on, you’ll get better and better. Like wine, as your career ages, the better it gets.
3. Be in touch with your dark side – Another one of Hitchcock’s quotes: “The more successful the villain, the more successful the picture”. The darker the better. Everything is fair game.
4. We all need a creative partner – Whether you work with a partner, colleague or your spouse, it’s important to find support, which can be tough in this industry.
5. Don’t take no for an answer – Hitchcock didn’t get to where he was by settling for mediocre. It’s important to stand up for yourself and projects. Don’t settle for the first agent or manager that comes to you or the first deal you get for your film. Keep knocking on doors until you are comfortable with the proposition.
Sir Hitchcock was ahead of his time.
He had a vision that no one else had.
And he knew exactly how to make movies that made audiences cringe.
Very, very cool.
Genre Summit 2 is coming for four days during the week of Halloween. World-class writers, directors and producers are going to go in depth on how you can create Hitchcockian projects that sell.
Here’s a short preview of what some of our experts are going to uncover:
Surviving the Dead – Directing and crafting a zombie movie.
Kickstarting your Career – Taking the initiative and making things happen.
From Print to Page – How to self publish your own comic book (and how it can help set-up your film or screenplay).
Representation – The truth of seeking out and working with managers and agents.
Process of getting your film developed to distribution and everything in between.
Developing, writing and shooting a horror film.
Selling your screenplay and self-financing your project.
And much, much more!
You can get your ticket here —>
https://genresummit.com/
– Shant