A discussion of innovation need not be limited to devices or services. Innovation is the driving force behind any human pursuit, whether it be industry or art form.
Making a Career out of Film
A particular young man who is a big part of bringing exciting and well-needed change to the film industry is Daniel Knudsen. This young man grew up in a neighborhood just outside of Detroit, MI. At age 17, he started working on film crews, and his passion for filmmaking was born. As Daniel studied the camera and lighting skills he would need in this industry, he began to realize that he wanted to be a producer/director.
This dream was fulfilled when Daniel produced his first major film: Creed of Gold, a thriller that was released in 2014. A link to the trailer is below:
He took this movie to several film festivals, even premiering it in Milan, Italy, where it won an award.
The Company
Daniel Knudsen’s company, Crystal Creek Media, is dedicated toward producing movies that are positive, educational, and Christian in theme and voice. He has gone to great efforts to build a company from the ground, displaying remarkable drive and perseverance in a difficult industry. He has spoken at several Christian film events, spreading the message that audiences can be reached by Christian groups with powerful storytelling and good cinematography.
I took a class from Daniel Knudsen in High School, and he inspired me to study and experiment with this fascinating medium of communication.
Having done a little bit of amateur filmmaking, I found this l post quite interesting. There are a series of books I have read that I think would be so cool to turn into movies, but I have often wondered how one would even go about starting something like that. Whether or not I ever end up doing such a thing it is encouraging to know that it has been done before.
This is a cool concept and there is definitely a need here, but i am wondering if they are making any money off the deal or if they are just having fun with it and maybe not caring as much about the financial side of things. It seems like such a niche market that it would be hard to make any real money.