Meet Chris .R. Notarile

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Chris .R. Notarile. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Chris .R., thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?
I would say my resilience comes from sheer will power, pure spite, and defiance in the face of adversity. There are so many forces actively working against me, that are often out of my control, and rather than just throw in the towel, I’d rather stick it out, and battle to the bitter end, if not only to try and succeed, but to at least defy those who have bet against me.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I am an indie filmmaker. The entertainment industry is cut throat, and ruthless field, and being a part of it can easily make one battle hardened, if not jaded. So it takes great effort to try and stay as optimistic as possible in an industry designed to suck your soul dry. For me, maintaining creative control over my projects has been the one consistency that has allowed me to thrive.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
First and foremost, being knowledgeable of every position required in a production is an invaluable skill. It allows you to properly communicate to others when delegating, as well as know if someone isn’t pulling their weight. The last thing you want is to be at the mercy of others on your own set, and understanding how every other position (besides your own) functions, will probably one of the most helpful skills you can acquire.

Additionally, they say “Jack of all trades, master of none”, but I call BS. Being a Jack of all trades is like being a Swiss Army knife. You are always multifaceted, if not always prepared. Knowledge is power, and the more you know, the more you can do.

Finally, I would say ingenuity is something one can never do without. There are plenty of ways to make a film look and feel like it had a million dollar budget, despite being shot for pennies on the dollar. Being able how to figure that out is one hell of a skill.

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?
When overwhelmed, I take a step back and try to break down my big problem into smaller more manageable problems. Almost every situation can be handled, when properly assessed. You just need to be patient.

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