Well, I think every film student goes into film school thinking they want to write and direct their own movies, and they don't realize how much goes into it, and what a process it is.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Film students often underestimate the complexity and process involved in writing and directing movies.
- In plain terms
- Film students don't realize how much work directing involves.
- What can you take from it?
- Understand the full scope of a profession before entering it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did you expect your job to be like?
- How does reality compare to expectations?
Another view
Some students may have realistic expectations from the start.
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