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April 23, 2020

Finding Wonder after Dark

During the evening’s foray, there was not a single thought on my mind about the success of my company, who I needed to contact the next day, or what payments had to go out. Every bit of energy was spent celebrating our smallness!

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January 19, 2019

Tears in the rain

The drops, having merged as one, flowed into a nearby drain, meandered through the darkness, and eventually exited to mix into the sea.

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May 18, 2018

Tips for​ Finding Your Next Creative Role

As a creative, there is great value in building a close family of friends, allowing you to share in the joys and pains found in the film, television, and other…

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May 2, 2018

Pain – Getting Through It

Let’s face it, we ALL face trouble in our lives. As a creative or business owner, you will face challenges as you seek to succeed. Ways to get through pain…

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March 22, 2018

What Makes Up Emotional Intelligence?

Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage both your own emotions and the emotions of those around you.

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March 19, 2018

Creativity: Discovering Individuality

Due to our ability to discern, solve problems, and express ourselves, we are all, to varying degrees, creative. I know that nature lovers could quickly point to the intricate web…

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March 7, 2018

This Day in History: “We Are the World” Released

Today, March 7, marks thirty-three years since “We Are the World” viewable here was released. As a youth I enjoyed singing along with the numerous vocal greats, and the powerful melody and lyrics have come to take on a deeper meaning to many.

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September 8, 2017

Purpose + Personal Strength + Passion = Destiny

Most everyone born in the later half of the 20th Century is familiar with the 1981 Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire (Best Picture, Best Original Music Score, Best Original Screenplay, Best Costume Design + 3 additional nominations), featuring the story of runner Eric Liddell. The Olympic gold medal recipient has influenced many following his days on the track, leaving various quotes and statements in his interviews while also demonstrating them in his life of service. One such statement has proven to be a North Star, of sorts, for me, and the longer I work with industry professionals it proves itself over and over. Liddell said, “I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast! And when I run I feel his pleasure.”

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April 25, 2017

Achieving Your Best as a Creative Professional

I find it interesting how we often set our sights on the accomplishments of others to serve as targets for our own personal goals. Recently, I was having a discussion with a budding screenplay writer who listed some names and awards of seasoned writers he wants to emulate, noting their resulting fame and fortune. In the discussion, the question arose as to what the appropriate goals for a creative professional should be. How does one actually achieve his or her best?

 

Honestly, I think that we often short ourselves by seeking to merely follow in the footsteps of others.

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February 22, 2017

How to Live out Grace, A Personal Illustration

As I was getting ready to work at my home office this morning I noticed that my son left an English paper home, and I texted him about it. Shortly thereafter, I received a call from him noting a sense of desperation to figure out a way to at least get some credit for completing his work. From past experience, there were negative ramifications for submitting a project late, and, like most any good parent would, I had to remind him a couple times already this school year that we must all submit to the consequences of our mistakes. Today, he was 15 minutes away from learning that painful lesson yet again.
Going against my normal instincts, my mind rang with an opportunity to

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Welcome to Light Points by Don Schaffer, Creative Producer.

Here, you will find musings and practical elements surrounding creativity and the artist’s journey, primarily—but not exclusively—within the scope of film/video production.

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Finding Wonder after DarkApril 23, 2020
So You Want to Be a Film/TV Director?January 23, 2019
Tears in the rainJanuary 19, 2019
Tips for​ Finding Your Next Creative RoleMay 18, 2018
Pain – Getting Through ItMay 2, 2018

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Welcome to Light Points by Don Schaffer, Creative Producer.

Here, you will find musings and practical elements surrounding creativity and the artist’s journey, primarily—but not exclusively—within the scope of film/video production.