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What I absolutely understand is that all successful filmmakers started somewhere and traveled almost the same path. I am exactly on the same path and I totally agree with you. When you chase the money you essentially leave the art. But when you pursue art, the money comes by itself. Well done Alex. Keep up the good work and keep helping new artists. My kisses from Greece!

Alex, you always articulate the point so well. I can relate 100%. I’ve been freelance for 7 years. Only just finding my true direction and getting to the 5k - 15k jobs. Thanks for motivation :)

First of all Thankyou Alex for teaching all of us soo much and putting soo much passion in the work. You inspire me, hopefully one day we’ll collaborate

Am 28yrs this is the time i mostly needed these , Thank you soo much 🙏

Great thoughts. Set goals. Give yourself timelines. Great points about the value of time!

I shot for Corporates for 3 and a half years to raise money for the gear I own and pay bills, all the while i felt exactly as you described: unfulfilled, limited in creativity and not growing. I knew I could do and be so much more, than just chasing a monthly cheque years on end. So I shot a personal project for the first time in a while and was surprised by the level of quality I could now produce (Now that I was creating for myself and actually loved what I was doing). I realized I'm more capable than I actually thought I was, and have been sitting on gold this whole time, literally.. i just needed to keep creating work with intention and love and build my portfolio that. That's when success found me and i enjoyed creating again.. And yes folks do pay more when they see work created with dedication. love and skill.

The most honest, realist, and phenomenal advice I ever heard in my life. Thank you Alex for this message! You’re just in time of what I need it to heard the most as a newbie filmmaker 💯

It’s hurts to fail, not just with film making but life in general. Alex the advice you are giving is so right with not giving up. Thanks for the therapy session it keeps us strong 💪🏾.

Well said. The sweet spot is being hired for projects that give you that creative freedom - It makes the job 100xs more fulfilling.

Awesome! Just had a binge of your last videos and I’m thankful I saved this one for last! It’s great to have that reassurance that my hard work will pay off. I’m just gotta keep pushing! I have shoots at the end of this month and I have a big project I’ll be doing afterwards! I’ll keep working hard and show my passion and skills! Thank you! I pray you have much more success and abundance!

My first KZfaq comment in a long time...Realist video on this platform!! S/O to you man! keep going

that jump when the martial artist did that flying knee 😄 dope advice man! appreciate this

Man I also switched from music to film because it's almost impossible to succeed in music in SA. And most of the people I know that do film used to be musicians. Anyways, great insight and advice man!

This video is such a good advertisement for what you are saying…passion shining through instead of a rote video promoting some random product. Thank you!!

This is a beautiful video. I needed to hear this. When you talked about how some people give up after hitting a few roadblocks, I realized that is me. I am that person who wants to be a jack-of-all-trades and cram everything for the sake of filling in every role. I might just try aiming toward a path that fits me best. From a novice videographer, Thank you!

What a great message! Probably something I could have done with hearing 5 years ago... But screw it, now I'll go out and shoot a short film this weekend purely because I want to and not worry if it it sucks! Thanks man :)

Oooooooh Brother! You couldn't be more right (once again)! I'm so blessed to count you as a friend and as a mentor! Your message goes straight to my heart man!! Keep creating, keep teaching, keep inspiring! You were made for this Bro!!! 👊💥

Absolute banger of a video. Need more down to earth content like this.

Don’t usually comment too much, but this deserves it!!!! I’m 34 and now starting my own business, been the most difficult thing I’ve ever done, but got my first wedding in two weeks and I’m nervous/excited, this video was the biggest inspiration I’ve got so far!!!!!

I truly appreciate you bro 🙏🏽💪🏽🫡💯 Thank You I needed this!

Awesome buddy. Knowledge transfer in the video extremely valuable. Thanks man

Thank you for your sharing bro, such a great inspiration!

Love your channel!! ♥

Very inspiring bro, thank you for this.

You are my Inspiration & now fav. Filmmaker ❤.. keep uploading the videos and push us to do Something great in life.MUCH LOVE FROM INDIA 🇮🇳 Finally thnx for everything ...more power to you✌

you are a top inspiring powerful creator ❤

Such a solid video bro, thank you!

Learning so much from you brother Love from India ❤🇮🇳

Thank you for sharing this!

You are unique & interesting. great video👏

Alex…. This video definitely hit home for me. Thanks for the incredible advice….

Thank you 🙏 your speech is so true

thank you !!!

Thanks

It is so true!

bro bro bro brooooo u just turn on something on in my miind