Eamon O’Rourke is an upcoming filmmaker, producer and director with over 10 years of experience in the film industry. He is well known for his films; “That Awkward Moment” and “The House on Cox Curve” that he directed, produced and edited.

The producer shares the 5 things he wishes someone had told him when he first became a filmmaker.

1. Making a film takes time, and one must be prepared well:

Eamon says filming a feature film requires a lot of planning and preparation, and one should be mentally and physically prepared for the journey. He says, “It is a common mistake that people think making a film is just about having a good story idea and then shooting it. But it takes more to be able to shoot a film well than one might think”

2. Know how to manage your investors or financiers so that they don’t interfere with the filming process:

Eamon says one must be prepared for the various kinds of interference that one may encounter when working with people. Knowing how to deal with producers and investors when questions arise is essential, so things do not get out of hand. According to Eamon O’Rourke, “having said all this, it is essential for filmmakers not to forget about the most important thing when shooting a film, i.e., telling a good story.

3. Always stick to what you know and never doubt yourself and always be open to learning new ideas:

Eamon says it is important to always stick to what you know when working on a project. He says, “Never doubt yourself and always be open to learning new ideas. After all, innovation is the key to success“.

4. Never benchmark yourself with those who are more successful than you:

Eamon O’Rourke says that one must be confident enough in their abilities and know what they are capable of. He says, “I think it is important never to try and benchmark yourself with those who are more successful than you. Instead, I would say try to work hard and do your best at whatever it is you do”.

5. The process of experimenting and learning is inevitable but good:

Eamon says that one has to be ready to experiment and learn; if they don’t, one might miss out on many opportunities. He says, “The process of experimenting and learning is inevitable but good. It’s important to follow your instincts to create the best possible version of your film, i.e., the version you can be proud of.