A month ago I challenged myself to post a video every Tuesday and Friday during March. If I failed, I would shave my head bald. This Tuesday I posted the final video for this challenge a couple minutes before midnight - aka, screw you imaginary bald Anton, I F#CKIN MADE IT!!!
I started this challenge because I was experiencing that good ol' creative block/feeling unmotivated, making up all kinds of excuses not to create stuff. I thought some kind of external pressure could help get me back on track - which it definitely did! It's been a while since I had been this focused on something, and there were a few days I probably worked harder than I ever have. Amidst the stress, doubts and exhausting nights spent editing, I had so much fun. There were several ideas which had been on the backburner for a while that finally came to life.
This challenge reminded me that motivation and creativity are things that don't arise from sitting around, waiting for them to emerge - but from getting out there and doing shit. I've also learnt so much in terms of filmmaking and can't wait to explore it further. From this point on, while I can't promise I'll be posting 2 videos/week (particularly during this month which is going to be pretty hectic with school), I now know it's definitely doable. Regardless, moving forward you can expect at least 1 video/week.
For everyone who's been watching, commenting, sharing, giving feedback: thank you so much. The support is hugely motivating, and I truly love reading and responding to both all the thoughtful and kind messages, as well as the single-word memes. I really appreciate all of you, thank you. <3
I'm not gonna be uploading any new content this week (might release some stuff from a while ago, who knows), but I shall be back next week.
Anton Patsi
A month ago I challenged myself to post a video every Tuesday and Friday during March. If I failed, I would shave my head bald. This Tuesday I posted the final video for this challenge a couple minutes before midnight - aka, screw you imaginary bald Anton, I F#CKIN MADE IT!!!
I started this challenge because I was experiencing that good ol' creative block/feeling unmotivated, making up all kinds of excuses not to create stuff. I thought some kind of external pressure could help get me back on track - which it definitely did! It's been a while since I had been this focused on something, and there were a few days I probably worked harder than I ever have. Amidst the stress, doubts and exhausting nights spent editing, I had so much fun. There were several ideas which had been on the backburner for a while that finally came to life.
This challenge reminded me that motivation and creativity are things that don't arise from sitting around, waiting for them to emerge - but from getting out there and doing shit. I've also learnt so much in terms of filmmaking and can't wait to explore it further. From this point on, while I can't promise I'll be posting 2 videos/week (particularly during this month which is going to be pretty hectic with school), I now know it's definitely doable. Regardless, moving forward you can expect at least 1 video/week.
For everyone who's been watching, commenting, sharing, giving feedback: thank you so much. The support is hugely motivating, and I truly love reading and responding to both all the thoughtful and kind messages, as well as the single-word memes. I really appreciate all of you, thank you. <3
I'm not gonna be uploading any new content this week (might release some stuff from a while ago, who knows), but I shall be back next week.
With much love,
Anton
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