Biggest Difference Between A Mediocre Story And A Great One - Rory Karpf

Rory Karpf is a 4-time Emmy and Peabody Award winning filmmaker who has collaborated with notable  talents such as Tom Cruise, Kevin Costner, Snoop Dogg, Shaquille O'Neal, Paul Newman, Vin Diesel, Peyton Manning, Rob Lowe and Dana White. His documentary work includes the ESPN 30 for 30 films "I Hate Christian Laettner," "Nature Boy," "The Book of Manning," the Netflix series "Coach Snoop," and the AMC series "The Secret History of Comics."  "Grace Point" is Rory's first scripted feature as a writer and director.

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[graycolour]

Thank you Film Courage, for the value you bring our community…and the inspiration & drive to one day appear in that chair!

[kylestyle]

Another great interview. Always appreciate the interviewer’s insightful questions and ability to adapt to the guest’s answers.

[donnabailey]

What kind of an actor tells a director that he'll only do one take of a scene? This director handled it very well, but that actor was out of line.

[snag-a-dream]

Thanks for the insight. I love the commentary on the actors, the great ones demand we all step our game up. Probably saw it coming a mile away, lol.

[mrgeorgejetson]

(11:10) This dude should join the diplomatic corps if he ever gets tired of directing. Damn!

[stevefreeman]

I continually rewrite what boring things people say to make the subject more interesting. That said, business is business.

[filmcourage]

What's the difference between a great story and a mediocre story?

[AndogaSpock]

Stories that deal with one main character, should show his/her goals. It should be clear and specific. Then its all about the hurdles. How difficult they are, how high the stakes are... there in lies the difference a mediocre story, and a great story. I dont think it's about not about storytelling.

Another difference, lot of times a character has to make up his mind to do something to achieve his goal. If the problem is about not having physical strength, or mental courage, that's an avg story. If the character (and the audience) is not clear if this is right thing to do or not and is having an ethical dilemma... that is a great story.

[julyx]

I love movies so much I always tell the truth and ppl don't appreciate it. And I am brutally honest altho I am working on my delivery. But real artists who want to do good work and not just see their name in lights as if the 2 are not connected will after the ego bruise will take ur criticism into consideration.

[julyx]

Yeah Jim Paric (sp?) u better figure out how to make yourself thirsty.