I am the unknown black independent filmmaker

I am the unknown black independent filmmaker.  Along with other filmmakers who exist outside of the Hollywood studio system, I am obscure. I have to embrace my anonymity and use it to fuel my art.

Too many independent filmmakers assume their first work will blast them into the public’s eye. This is not how is happens for 99.9% of the people who create films. You have to keep knocking at the door until they let you in or you have to build your own house.

I know how to make a film, that part is easy. My next challenge is to build an audience for my films, so when they are released I am supported. It is amazing to me how you can attach Michael Bay, Jonny Depp and a thirty million dollar marketing budget to my name and everyone will go see my movie. However I guess that is how it goes.

I want to give a word of support to my fellow independent filmmakers. Our time is coming. Technology has given us now distribution outlets, the taste of consumers are changing. The Hollywood business model is outdated and time is on our side.

I will figure out how to crack this nut, and then I will spread the information all over the world.

Now go make a movie!