Scott is a a filmmaker who wants to see a change in both mainstream and independent media. This includes filmmaking, news, media, art and music. I am talking with him today about his craft.
What inspired you to become involved within entertainment industry?
The thing that inspired me to become involved had to be the aspect of being creative and making a film the way you want it made. A big problem with the mainstream entertainment industry is the lack of freedom to make the art/media you want. There always seems to be restrictions within the "system". Many companies in the industry are more independent than others so there is more freedom but all in all, within Hollywood there is not as much as freedom as there is on independent productions.
The issue for many independent films is money and funding. Some filmmakers find producers who are willing to put money into their projects. Others have to work for their money, and most never see a cent back from their independent short films. I know that I haven't.
But the thing that keeps people going, as well as myself is the passion for creating a story that can either scare people, make them think, cry, laugh.
Tell me about your recent film and or projects?
I'm working on a feature length documentary entitled "Dying for Change" which is about people who are making a change for the better, whether it is through media, filmmaking, art, music, or politics.
I'm also working on a film called "Loss of Hope" with Friday the 13th veteran actor Paul Kratka, as well as a few other projects that are in the works.
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What inspired you to become involved within entertainment industry?
Director Scott Goldberg w/Paul Kratka
The thing that inspired me to become involved had to be the aspect of being creative and making a film the way you want it made.
A big problem with the mainstream entertainment industry is the lack of freedom to make the art/media you want. There always seems to be restrictions within the "system".
Was there ever a time where you found a project extremely challenging?
Any independently produced film is challenging.
There are maybe a few instances where they are not, but lack of funds is a pain because to make a film you need to spend money on either renting equipment, buying new equipment that will help your production look bigger and better.
Share with me your other areas of expertise?
I've done some 2nd Assistant Camera for Super16mm film, some Assistant Directing for other filmmaker’s projects as well as writing, cinematography, and producing.
My main love is directing and creating worlds for people. As long as someone is interested in what they are working on and love something with a passion and can make a pretty damn good film, then they will more than likely achieve their goals.
I like to make music and sing. It's an outlet for me to go out once in a while and do some karaoke (not the drunk kind). A lot of people think about karaoke and they think its old people singing crappy MIDI music in a seedy bar. There are actually some fun and happening places that have karaoke. You just have to know where to look for them. It's a good release of energy.
What are some of your plans for future projects?
As for future projects, I am very excited about a short film that I want to make into a feature called "The Project."
Would you have any theories or advice for writers/directors just starting out?
It may take years and thousands of dollars being spent before you find something unique about yourself and your work. This is a long road ahead and most people do not make it happen for them because of the long time it takes.
If you're doing this for the love and the passion and you have the goods, then at some point you're bound to get funding for your films. If you're just looking to get famous, this is the wrong business for that. It's about showing an investor and the public that your film can be unique and different than everyone else's. Find out what is unique about you and your work and get it out to people.
Which horror film (s) would you consider to be your favorite?
My favorite horror film has to be George Romero's “Day of the Dead.” I can geek out to that film for hours. The music in it is something special to me. It just clicks within my soul. I don't know what it is about Day of the Dead, the score and the feeling of the movie, but it's something that very few films can achieve. Romero's best Dead film. Also, I love Phantasm, Halloween, Carrie, Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Friday the 13th.
Thanks Scott for the wonderful interview. Scott resides in Glen Cove, New York and continues with his craft.
