“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost. The world will not have it.

It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how valuable it is, nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open.

That which is false troubles the heart, but truth brings joyous tranquility.

THE VISION OF FIRST THOUGHT

To become an artist, first there has to be a sense of vision taking place in one’s mind. Such vision comes from a state of mind that has no beginning and no end. It is very present, on the spot. We could call that vision “first thought best thought.” When that happens, there is no struggle.

“I’ve had sex with lots of guys, but I think I did it mostly out of fear. I was scared not to have somebody putting his arms around me, so I could never say no. That’s all. Nothing good ever came of sex like that. All it does is grind down the meaning of life a piece at a time.”
― Haruki Murakami

helpful words from a wise friend: “Identification causes anger, which is usually quite a waste when it comes to injustice. You can do a research and easily find how frustration and anger weakens you. In some strange and awkward way, this terrible situation (severe sex discrimination) allows the ones who want to grow and transform do exactly that”.

UCLA releases scathing report on lack of women directors
http://blogs.indiewire.com/womenandhollywood/ucla-releases-scathing-report-on-diversity-in-the-film-and-tv-business#.Uv7yjnRXBjI.facebook

HAPPY V.D. DAY everybody !! 🙂

I’ve been following the WA-Dylan Farrow story with interest. I am strongly in support of Dylan. I am sickened by the
large support WA has despite mountains of evidence against him. The only “evidence” the WA supporters have, is that “they believe him”. One has to wonder about the machinations of power and privilege here………….

Listen! I will be honest with you;
I do not offer the old smooth prizes, but offer rough new prizes;
These are the days that must happen to you:

– Walt Whitman

Article from INDIE WIRE: “Auteurs-Any American Women?”

In 100 years of cinema, no American woman director has ever been invited to join the pantheon of international auteur directors. Non-American women directors like Andrea Arnold, Jane Campion, Liliana Cavani, Claire Denis, Marleen Gorris, Agnieszka Holland, Lynne Ramsay, Agnes Varda, Lina Wertmuller among others– directors with bodies of work that match those of their male counterparts– hardly exist in America, with the possible exceptions of masterful experimental directors, Maya Daren and Nina Menkes.

http://blogs.indiewire.com/sydneylevine/auteur-directors-any-american-women-international-film-business