Among others, these films may never have been made:
- "Star Wars" was rejected by Universal and United artist,
- "Back To The Future" was rejected by Columbia and Disney,
- Blade Runner .........
So never give up. Somewhere where the sun hides at the end of the day, there is certainly one narrow path that is your path to success.
If you have already found it, feel free to brag that we all know and congratulate you.
How do you stand with finding your path? Where are you looking for your path? Did you find at least the place where your path begins?
Share your experience with all of us.
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To add to Stevan Šerban ’s post. Don’t stop writing. Even when you have completed work. It isn’t a case of Write - Sell - Write - Sell. They are two channels running parallel.
Write - writer - write.
Sell - sell - sell.
I have sold because of the “what else you got” question. Two people wanted a script. The people that missed out read other stuff of mine and optioned a script.
You may have to adjust your measure of success. Giving yourself stepping stones you can reach will guarantee movement. A single leap to success may be deflating when not achieved.
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Stevan, I'm not buying it. Sure, many great films had a bumpy path to success. But that doesn't mean that if you're on a bumpy path, you've got a decent shot at greatness. It may just mean your level of talent deserves a bumpy path to nowhere. I'm all for optimism, as long as it's balanced with self-awareness.
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Geoff Wise So what's the point of negativity? You're not trying to balance anyone or anything.
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Yea you might never give up, but you might never succeed as well... I guess it's best to go a summit by summit in small scales.
Thanks guys!
Sleep with one eye open, you never know when your five minutes will come!
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I think the never give up needs to be tempered with the be realistic lens. Having said that:
I suffered a brain injury as a child leaving me with dyslexia - should I have given up.
I left school not being able to read - thanks dyslexia - should I have given up.
There are lumps and bumps along the way. But focusing on constant improvement with constant milestones allows you to pivot and move in directions that further your success, and potentially gets your films made.
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If you never give up you can't fail.