What do you do if your film career lacks creativity?

When looking for inspiration during a creative lull, get out into the world. As a filmmaker, exploring the world around you is essential for honing your craft, fostering creativity, and creating impactful stories.

To spark creativity in your film career, consider broadening your skill set beyond your primary role. Diving into diverse areas such as VFX, photography, sound design, or even scriptwriting can open up new creative avenues. For directors, gaining insights and technical knowledge into the specialties of your department heads not only fosters team appreciation but can also lead to more nuanced and innovative filmmaking ideas. Experimenting with these skills in your spare time can significantly enhance your creative perspective and collaborative dynamics.

If we feel that everyday life has become stagnant and lacks creativity, pushing ourselves outside our comfort zones is one way to bring back that creative energy we seek. By moving past our boundaries and setting ourselves new goals, we encourage not only critical thinking and thinking outside of the box but also ignite the power of divergent thinking, which is fundamental in creative growth. Remind yourself why you started in this industry and what your initial goals were and, seek out new collaborative adventures by linking up with people in your networks to inspire and fuel your creative growth.

Well, for me, there’s a career and there’s a passion. What would you work on if you didn’t need income? Maybe I get to touch my creative passion on some projects. Others, I have to adjust it to fit the agendas of my clients. This narrow walk is my creative dichotomy. One may contend creatively is never lacking. Sometimes overcoming a lack of creativeness in the project or its execution recipe are a reflection of creativity themselves. The craft is in the hands, not the tools.

Creativity often thrives when your mind is relaxed and open. If you're feeling burned out or uninspired, take a step back from your work and engage in activities that recharge your creative energy. This could include taking walks in nature, practicing mindfulness or meditation, pursuing hobbies unrelated to filmmaking, or simply giving yourself permission to rest. Taking breaks from your work can give you a fresh perspective and let ideas flow naturally.