![]() ![]() ![]() One that’s easy to read and looks professional. He actually responded very nicely encouraging me to start putting my writing in an actual, commonly used script format. He said, “Phil you stink, why are you using MS Word for scripts dummy!” Or at least, that’s what I heard. As any good mentor would, within a short amount of time, he reviewed and as always responded quickly and honestly. (I know, don’t judge.) I was really proud of a recent piece of mine and sent it off to the godfather to be blessed and get his stamp of approval. I am cheating in a specific area of filmmaking. Not on Ron, I wouldn’t do that, the relationship is still new. I actually think he’s put out more than what I’ve given him I’m considering signing over my first born to him. In return for some key grip work and behind the scenes help, Ron is gracious enough to check, double check and provide me direction on many things involving my new adventure in filmmaking. Basically, without a mentor guiding, challenging, shaping and keeping you accountable, how ‘good’ can you actually get all by yourself? My mentor is in fact, Ron Dawson. Typically I’ve found we limit ourselves when we set out to get better at something and primarily rely on our own methods of accountability and follow-up. In fact, I sought out a filmmaking mentor to help keep me accountable on all aspects of the art. Now, I am on a mission to educate myself on all the moving pieces of filmmaking, photography, the business, casting and writing, etc. (YIPEE! Who knew?) Now, saying that doesn’t mean that I’m good at it, it just means some poor soul paid for my work. I would say I’m an amateur, although I’ve read recently that if you’re making money doing it, you’re actually a professional. It’s no secret that I’m new to filmmaking and videography, but it’s become one of my driving passions in the past 2 years. Phil is the guy with the big, bald and sexy head. Hi, hello, nanoo nanoo, or however these greetings typically should start in a blog. In typical Phil format, this is what he came up with. I asked him to write a review of the pre-production program Celtx. You may remember Phil as “Big Brother” in my 48 Hour Film Project “ The Last Author.” Phil is part of my mentorship program. Phil Stevens - videographer, husband, father, actor and funny man. Today is a guest blog post from someone who is new to the business. ![]()
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