Production Update 10/9/17
Thus far with Dead in the Water, the biggest lesson I've been learning is to let go and trust my team to do their jobs. Delegating has always been difficult for me. It doesn't matter what the project is—I like to be in control and know what the outcome will be for even the smallest task.
When working on Concentration during FST 302, I felt like I couldn't really delegate at all, not because of the abilities of my crew members, but just because I had never directed a film before. This led to a very difficult production as well as me feeling burnt out, stressed, tired, and tightly wound all semester long.
I work on campus at Building a Better Wilmington Campaign, making two-minute documentaries spotlighting local nonprofits, their missions, and their needs. In this, I do everything—direct, shoot, edit, schedule, run interviews, etc. So going from being a one-woman show to having three other people helping me is a strange adjustment.
However, my team on Dead in the Water have shown me time and time again that not only are they beyond trustworthy, hardworking, positive, and dedicated, but they are also talented in their crafts and abilities. Paige, Hannah, and Jocabed are all a dream to work with and have responded so well to my personality and direction as I learn to delegate. They have blown me away each week/shoot as we move further with the film.
The result has not only been great footage, but I am much more relaxed, calm, and restful during this production as compared to Concentration. That's not to say we're not all working hard and thinking about the film; we're all just here for each other and sharing the weight.
When working on Concentration during FST 302, I felt like I couldn't really delegate at all, not because of the abilities of my crew members, but just because I had never directed a film before. This led to a very difficult production as well as me feeling burnt out, stressed, tired, and tightly wound all semester long.
I work on campus at Building a Better Wilmington Campaign, making two-minute documentaries spotlighting local nonprofits, their missions, and their needs. In this, I do everything—direct, shoot, edit, schedule, run interviews, etc. So going from being a one-woman show to having three other people helping me is a strange adjustment.
However, my team on Dead in the Water have shown me time and time again that not only are they beyond trustworthy, hardworking, positive, and dedicated, but they are also talented in their crafts and abilities. Paige, Hannah, and Jocabed are all a dream to work with and have responded so well to my personality and direction as I learn to delegate. They have blown me away each week/shoot as we move further with the film.
The result has not only been great footage, but I am much more relaxed, calm, and restful during this production as compared to Concentration. That's not to say we're not all working hard and thinking about the film; we're all just here for each other and sharing the weight.
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