July 26, 1928, Manhattan, New York, NY
Personal Success Definition
I define success as someone who can create some sort of art form that is well-received / respected. They also inspire people and can influence through their art.
Stanley Kubrick was a very successful man. He was an american filmmaker and, arguably, one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century. He definitely inspired many modern day filmmakers and made some of the most acclaimed films such as ‘A Clockwork Orange,’ ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ ‘The Shining’ and ‘Full Metal Jacket’.
Skills for Success
Stanley Kubrick was a 1) social outcast which seemed to help him become a filmmaker. Because Stanley wasn’t very social and didn’t care for school he mastered some skills in certain subjects. He really enjoyed writing and since he didn’t have interest in school he focused on it more. 2) He also got into photography at a young age and got a job, at 16, at Look Magazine. 3) Finally, he was a naturally, great director/filmmaker. Stanley started off by making documentary shorts, which were financed by friends and family. Not only did he direct his films, he acted as cinematographer, writer, sound man, editor, and producer. In the end, he made films such as ‘2001: A Space Odyssey‘ and ‘The Shining‘.
How They Used These Skills
Since Kubrick spent a lot of time reading, he screen-wrote the movies he would later direct. Since he had experience with reading he seemed to be a great writer for stories for his movies. Also, being a photographer at a young age definitely helped him as a filmmaker and as a successful person because it opened his mind with film. Finally, his natural skill to direct/make films. Stanley Kubrick first started making small films and, since he had prior skills as a writer and photographer, it made his films special. Eventually, Kubrick made film after film, and became very successful.
Challenges Overcome
Stanley Kubrick never did well in school and didn’t really care for it. Since he didn’t have any opportunities with school, he looked into other things. He had to live with the fact that he was risking a lot by trying to make it in the film industry, which had to have been difficult. It may not seem like he had a challenge becoming as successful as he was, but, to be a director, in general, it has to be a challenge.
Significant Work
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The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick, is by far one of the most iconic and influential horror films of all time. The reason this was so great was not only because it was adapted off of the Stephen King novel, but, the great and unique aspects created from Kubrick. The Visuals, the tone, the pacing, the writing, were all astounding.
Resources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shining_(film)
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