“In the Name of the Father” has numerous memorable scenes but this one stands out. It takes place right after Gisseppe Conlan, the father of Daniel Day-Lewis’s character, dies in prison. Both are innocent and spent several years in prison together. The constraints of prison prevent the rest of the inmates from paying their respects in the normal way, i.e. attending a funeral service or visiting a grave. So they figure out another way.
In DIY filmmaking (or any art where the funds are lacking), you will have constraints. But you have to realize that they force you to create in a new way. As stressful as this may be, I believe it’s one of the fastest way to produce something remarkable. I mean, what are you more likely to remember – a funeral service or what you saw in the film clip? If those boys aren’t in jail, you would never see that amazing scene.
Your limitations will only expand your horizon if you keep moving forward. Do it.
Show some cube.
