Old School New School

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• Posted 08/09/11 by Gareth Crook
  A very insightful and well made short documentary. Well worth half an hour of anyone's time, not just those interested in creative arts.
• Posted 07/13/11 by thea
  Lots of good insight in this film. One line stood out to me was something Fraker said: "live by the decisions you make, right or wrong..." Many times when out in the field you are forced to make decisions on the spot, that can be scary, but the truth is, you just have to go for it and trust your instinct at that moment.
• Posted 06/25/11 by Tom
  This movie is very interesting and engaging. I know that it's geared toward people either in the arts or planning on going into the arts but I think the questions can be just as relevant for people going into other fields: (1) finding your own voice in whatever work you do; (2) security versus risk, and (3) success in your chosen field. I like how there was a broad representation of artists: cinematographers, actors, poet, dancer, playwright, and produce. I thought the three theses of the movie were well presented -- i.e., being yourself, being honest, having a singleness of purpose, smart risk versus stupid risk, you (not society) are the person who decides whether you have success.
• Posted 06/24/11 by paul
  Fantastic film -- handles questions I have thought about e.g what is success. I see a lot of people buying lotttery tickets every week. It is certain that someone will win the jackpot and call himself/herself successful. But really it was just luck.. yet seeig this many neighbors will emulate and buy even more lottery tickets. How much of career success is just statistical chance? luck of the draw..we all like to think hard work pays because of our reference group. If we were not at least partially successful, you wouldnt be engaging in high-brow chatter....
• Posted 06/23/11 by Jani Bedrick
  This documentary is very unique and so true to life! It is real and tells it how it is. Thanks for a creative and excellent film.
• Posted 06/23/11 by Gregg Landry
  Steven is exactly right with his opening comments...if he wanted answers to these important questions, others would too. This film was an insightful exploration of the creative process and spans a variety of disciplines. I think we can all give Steve a congratulations and thanks for allowing us to be the other person in the room for these very personal, comfortable conversations.
• Posted 06/22/11 by Winston Shearin
  Steven Fischer takes us on an inward journey in OLD SCHOOL NEW SCHOOL to wrestle with THE fundamental concept of a successful artist: vulnerable truth. You will enjoy hearing the reflections of experience in these interviews that extol the virtues of an honest creative voice. Enjoy the film, it is a worthwhile view for any artist - old or new!
• Posted 06/18/11 by Paul
  I thought this film was very inspirational. For anyone working or striving to work in the arts i think you'll really enjoy it. You may find it just as inspirational no matter what career or field you are in. Nice job Steven, Paul Hernandez, The Guy Next Door Voice http://www.paulvoices.com