Things that Inspired Me to Create // May 2021
Every month, I send out a variety of inspiration from different mediums that inspired me to create and developed not only my skills as a filmmaker but as a human being as well.
Books
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: This book is great for aspiring artist who are not sure whether to share their art with the world. It illustrates 10 ways to share your creativity and get discovered.
The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr: Psychology not only plays a big role in our daily lives, but in filmmaking as well. This book makes a profound case why stories matter so much and how you can tell better stories with the use of psychology.
Flight of the Phoenix by Elleston Trevor: I found this book in an old phone booth that was repurposed as a small book library. It is a fictional book about a plane crash in the middle of the desert. I have not finished reading it but the illustrations, especially the illustration on the opening page, inspired me to create this month’s short film.
Movies
Sound of Metal (2019): Not every movie needs to have a “high concept” premise. “A heavy-metal drummer's life is thrown into freefall when he begins to lose his hearing.” A very straight-forward premise, but what makes this movie special is the execution and the attention to details.
Videos
The Freedom of Nomadland's Unique Direction - A Breakdown by Thomas Flight: Great Video about the directing style of director Chloe Zhao who won the Academy Award for Best Directing this year.