Comments on: One For Them — One For Me http://grking.com/2010/02/03/one-for-them-one-for-me/ FILMMAKER GARY KING'S THOUGHTS ON LIFE, FILM AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN HIS HEAD Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:10:39 +0000 hourly 1 By: Aaron Moorhead http://grking.com/2010/02/03/one-for-them-one-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2365 Aaron Moorhead Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:44:01 +0000 http://grking.com/blog/?p=2970#comment-2365 Crap, I never even read it in the way that my comment could be directed at you. I meant "you" as in the proverbial "you," as in "one." Your are definitely the auteur that I respect because you CAN do it all. Sorry about that! Crap, I never even read it in the way that my comment could be directed at you. I meant “you” as in the proverbial “you,” as in “one.” Your are definitely the auteur that I respect because you CAN do it all. Sorry about that!

]]> By: Aaron Moorhead http://grking.com/2010/02/03/one-for-them-one-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2364 Aaron Moorhead Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:49:08 +0000 http://grking.com/blog/?p=2970#comment-2364 It's strange that people can think that directing another person's movie is analogous to taking a bribe. Outside of the fact that it's how pretty much every movie on the big screen today is made (although that's slowly becoming less and less the case), it's kind of egoistic to feel that no one can write something that is up your alley. The auteur should, by extension, also be their own tailor, their own car manufacturer. The auteur concept is interesting, and I respect many of them quite a bit (Soderbergh especially, for many of his projects), but not everyone's a jack of all trades -- nor should they be -- and filmmaking's a collaborative process. The auteur I respect is the one who does all because he has the ability to do all, not because he thinks he's the only one who has the ability. It’s strange that people can think that directing another person’s movie is analogous to taking a bribe. Outside of the fact that it’s how pretty much every movie on the big screen today is made (although that’s slowly becoming less and less the case), it’s kind of egoistic to feel that no one can write something that is up your alley. The auteur should, by extension, also be their own tailor, their own car manufacturer. The auteur concept is interesting, and I respect many of them quite a bit (Soderbergh especially, for many of his projects), but not everyone’s a jack of all trades — nor should they be — and filmmaking’s a collaborative process. The auteur I respect is the one who does all because he has the ability to do all, not because he thinks he’s the only one who has the ability.

]]> By: Gary King http://grking.com/2010/02/03/one-for-them-one-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2360 Gary King Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:25:39 +0000 http://grking.com/blog/?p=2970#comment-2360 @Ben: The grass is indeed greener because I envy you! Can't wait to see how your film turns out after hearing all about your approach with it!! @Christina: when are you never sweet and supportive of me? Thank you so much! Look forward to some wonderful new projects in our future! @Jessica: you're so right in learning by not staying in your comfort zone! That is what I treasure most about my film experiences. I always love to challenge myself and glad to hear I'm not alone. Reading your @kingisafink blog entries always provide me with different insights to the whole process that actually make me reassess things that I do. Glad to have connected with you and Julie! @Ben: The grass is indeed greener because I envy you! Can’t wait to see how your film turns out after hearing all about your approach with it!!

@Christina: when are you never sweet and supportive of me? Thank you so much! Look forward to some wonderful new projects in our future!

@Jessica: you’re so right in learning by not staying in your comfort zone! That is what I treasure most about my film experiences. I always love to challenge myself and glad to hear I’m not alone. Reading your @kingisafink blog entries always provide me with different insights to the whole process that actually make me reassess things that I do. Glad to have connected with you and Julie!

]]> By: Jessica http://grking.com/2010/02/03/one-for-them-one-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2354 Jessica Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:09:29 +0000 http://grking.com/blog/?p=2970#comment-2354 I absolutely think you should go outside of your comfort zone every now and then. You learn more there. Directing (or in my case, writing) for others is a way to figure out who you are and what you can do in a much larger context. There's no need to box yourself in or to claim a tight, little identity. Further, I think the Soderbergh model is a good one, and quite frankly, I don't know why more director's don't follow it. It's practical to get paid to make films that the studios and audiences love in order to fund the ones that you love. I absolutely think you should go outside of your comfort zone every now and then. You learn more there. Directing (or in my case, writing) for others is a way to figure out who you are and what you can do in a much larger context. There’s no need to box yourself in or to claim a tight, little identity.

Further, I think the Soderbergh model is a good one, and quite frankly, I don’t know why more director’s don’t follow it. It’s practical to get paid to make films that the studios and audiences love in order to fund the ones that you love.

]]> By: Christina Rose http://grking.com/2010/02/03/one-for-them-one-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2343 Christina Rose Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:41:34 +0000 http://grking.com/blog/?p=2970#comment-2343 In my opinion the only way to grow is to stretch yourself to the ultimate limits. If you only worked on your own films you would miss out on learning so much from others. You did a brilliant job of incorporating your own style and the objective of the producer's for 'Death of the Dead'. I was so lucky to have the opportunity to work with you and experience your brilliance in working with others. I believe the key is to take life's challenge's as they come to you, and enjoy each experience for what it is. Do not think/worry too much about the little things. Bring everything you have to every project you work on, and whether it be yours or someone else's they will shine!! You are amazing! Wanda, Evey :-) In my opinion the only way to grow is to stretch yourself to the ultimate limits. If you only worked on your own films you would miss out on learning so much from others. You did a brilliant job of incorporating your own style and the objective of the producer’s for ‘Death of the Dead’. I was so lucky to have the opportunity to work with you and experience your brilliance in working with others. I believe the key is to take life’s challenge’s as they come to you, and enjoy each experience for what it is. Do not think/worry too much about the little things. Bring everything you have to every project you work on, and whether it be yours or someone else’s they will shine!!

You are amazing!

Wanda, Evey :-)

]]> By: Ben Hicks http://grking.com/2010/02/03/one-for-them-one-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2340 Ben Hicks Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:24:27 +0000 http://grking.com/blog/?p=2970#comment-2340 Cool read Gary, I'm curious to hear what other filmmakers think but ultimately I think the grass seems always greener.... I don't think I could ever direct something I didn't write but I envy the experiences and the opportunities you seem to be getting from non passion projects which will only improve your skills and enhance the films you truly care about. A chance to experiment more boldly and really improve your skills as a director at a much greater speed. I envy you Gary King! Keep up the good work! ben Cool read Gary,

I’m curious to hear what other filmmakers think but ultimately I think the grass seems always greener…. I don’t think I could ever direct something I didn’t write but I envy the experiences and the opportunities you seem to be getting from non passion projects which will only improve your skills and enhance the films you truly care about. A chance to experiment more boldly and really improve your skills as a director at a much greater speed.

I envy you Gary King!

Keep up the good work!

ben

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