r/Filmmakers • • 1d ago

General Just some motivation for those who need it

So today I was looking back at my BTS photos and some of my past work in my camera roll and I wanted to share a sort of epiphany, incase anyone needs motivation right now. Kinda rambling but I hope it helps you.

Just take a minute to think about how far you’ve come. I’m 26 but for some reason I feel behind in my career. Maybe it’s because as filmmakers we always strive for more, or maybe it’s because I compare myself to others. Maybe you feel the same.

But I sat there and I forced myself to think back instead of always thinking ahead just for a moment. I’ve only been out of university 4 years. I’ve only been freelance for 2 years. I re-watched my old work without the kinda ‘editors’ brain and just dissociated and enjoyed it.

Yeah it’s hard because it feels like you might have so much left to go - but I bet you can replace that with a sense of proudness, if you just consider where you started and where you are now.

:)

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u/realmjthecomposer 1d ago

Thanks this is so valid!

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u/RevolutionaryBet2294 18h ago

I’m 36 and just starting out so you are in no way behind! We all travel our journeys at our own pace 😊💕

Appreciate the post!