Who in this world doesn't sell out in some way, shape or form? You cave to what other people like so that you too will be part of the 'it' crowd (not the British sit com). In fact the only reason I'm doing this blog post to begin with is because someone told me it was a good idea, I sold out to this! How dare I!?! I am the scum of the Earth for doing this! AWFUL, TERRIBLE, LOSER! Sorry I channeled what other people might say about Sell Outs (a sell out by definition is "anyone who sacrifices artistic integrity in an effort to become more successful and popular"). The fact of the matter is selling out is what makes you money. Can you say with confidence that you have never done anything to compromise your artistic vision (or your commercial/physical vision at all?). I'll admit it, I have. With 'Answer' if you read the last blog post, I gave up what my original idea was in order to be more appealing (it didn't work!). But sometimes it's an absolute necessity to make ends meet, by any means necessary.
I was once friends with an aspiring filmmaker (to be honest I don't know where he is now but I can tell you this...he's not in Hollywood). His dream was to create art-house films, along the same vein as "Tree of Life" and "Blue Valentine". That's not a bad thing, but for someone who has barely any schooling, lack of any really great equipment, and a primitive knowledge of how to actually make a film, I would have to say it's a bit too far of a dream. When I told him this, Mr. W (his name will be anonymous for the sake of his safety) grew very frustrated with me. Saying that my mentality of film-making (which is make your money first, then create your masterpieces) was wrong because it was selling out to (wait for it) THE MAN! OH NO! Not the MAN! I've always hated him since my rebellious days as a young rogue. Just kidding, if I didn't love the MAN, I wouldn't be typing this on my iPAD while checking FACEBOOK on my iPHONE. (the caps are meant to show the man's influence). Anyway, how else are you going to get anywhere if you aren't willing to accept help from...the MAN!
I have no problem with being called a sell-out, the only time I would is if people call me that when it is not true! For example if someone calls me a liar (which I'll admit I do have a wee bit of a problem with) when I'm not lying, I get quite heated. But when it's very obvious that I am embodying what they just named me, then I'll admit to it. Why lie to yourself about who you are at your core? There is no point to it. Regardless, selling out as it where, is not a bad thing. People need to get their legs up somewhere. One of my former Youtube friends (SMP Films) would freak out about being called a sell-out. He would go bananas if anyone accused him of such a thing, but to be honest their claims were well rooted. Considering a majority of the videos he did were sponsored by something, and he seemed to create a plot around that specific object then yes he is a sell-out. But Mr. Williams I have to say this, THAT IS NOT A BAD THING!
It is in everyone's basic nature to survive and some must by selling out. To be honest Roebot Films stands not a chance at this point. With 'Titan' only at 35 views over 2 days, and Nerdgasm (a podcast-esque show designed specifically for nerds) being a shot in the dark, I realize that I have to sell-out. That is why Roebot Films next "short film" (quotes because it's not really) will be about my rather obese cat Poe. This is a production blog after all so I have to let you know what I'm up to. It's a fake trailer called "Cats" and it will be a parody on the a-typical Hollywood trailer. With overly dramatic music, obscure camera angles and movements it will be a joke, and little poke at the industry I so adore. But why about my cat? Why not do it with people. If people wanted to watch people all the time Youtube would be a dying brand. What draws people to the internet? Is it to check your e-mail? Maybe update Foursquare with you checking into your kitchen? NO! It's fluffy, cute kitties (icanhazcheeseburger) that make you people absolutely giddy. And I'll be selling out by catering to what the masses want
Do I have qualms about selling out? Not really, sure I would love for people to praise 'Titan', I would love for people to see that I can be a great filmmaker, but I need to do some things first.
Like being a big, fat, corporate sell-out.
Roebot offline.
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