New Series: The Code of a Filmmaker as described by The Basic Filmmaker. I will break down what each bullet means and how it should be applied. This series will go in increasing order from #12 - #1.
#11 I promise to not condone any type of discrimination of any filmmaker because of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, or national origin.
Put simply, don't be a dick. Don't criticize something because it does not follow your beliefs. Cinema should be a way to express yourself through interesting characters in order to reveal a compelling story that would otherwise go untold. The key word in this code is "condone" because that word can be very loosely defined. I find that the word "condone" means to belittle or put down or smother when talking about the creativity of others. Instead of condoning someones work, try talking about alternative views that the filmmaker has omitted in order to get a better understanding of why they created what they did. Sometimes when you ask questions, you get answers that will help you understand the thinking that goes into the creation of the cinematic piece.
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