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What are you saying with your art?

Writer: Bob DegusBob Degus

Joan Allen in Pleasantville
Joan Allen in Pleasantville

🎬 The Question Every Artist Must Ask


As an artist, filmmaker, or performer, you are constantly shaping something bigger than yourself.


Even if you’re not the writer, director, or lead decision-maker, your presence impacts the creative work in ways you may not even realize.


So, ask yourself:


📌 What are you saying with your art?

📌 And just as importantly—how are you saying it?


The answer may not be what you think.


🎥 Your Presence Shapes the Creative Process


I’ll never forget a moment from when I was producing Pleasantville.


We had been shooting for a few weeks when Joan Allen arrived for her first day of filming.


📌 What happened next changed the entire film.


Joan’s commitment, focus, and sheer excellence raised the bar for everyone.


The energy on set shifted.

The performances around her improved.

Even the crew elevated their game.


Simply by how she showed up, Joan Allen transformed the direction of that film.



🎭 The Key to What Your Art Is Really Saying


Your artistic impact isn’t just about words or actions—it’s about the energy you bring to the work.


📌 Think about it: Every time you step onto a set, a stage, or into a rehearsal room, you are influencing the final outcome.


Your presence affects others.

Your preparation sets a standard.

Your creative choices elevate the work.


💡 Your art is saying something—whether you realize it or not.


The question is: Are you being intentional about what you’re saying?


🎬 Want to dive deeper into how filmmakers shape their projects? Inside Hollywood Film Coach, we explore these moments and how to master the art of collaboration in filmmaking.



🎯 Final Takeaways: What Are You Saying With Your Work?


Your presence influences every creative project you’re part of.

Great artists elevate those around them—without saying a word.

Your work speaks before you do—what message are you sending?


💡 How has your presence influenced a creative project?


Drop a comment below, or better yet—**join the conversation inside The Hollywood Film Coach, where serious filmmakers and artists discuss these deeper questions.




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