Many people in entertainment are focused on their specific work project or task, and in the process, can sometimes lose sight of the bigger picture, of how their work stands as a project, enjoyed and impacting people all over the planet.

Sometimes, expensive projects can create pressure to ensure a profitable result, and this can lead to an environment that constrains creativity, with the focus being towards bringing revenue rather than encouraging creativity.

This can be harmful for the creative realizations of those involved, but ironically, it may also prevent financial success. 

Entertainment in it's many forms, can be very powerful in helping people to think about their own lives & those of others. 

When projects are driven by a financial directive above other concerns, then many aspects may fall away, and the Industry could become less successful.

Preoccupation with financial concerns can lead to less developed productions, where creative freedom is being constrained by a determination to make a profitable project and what is believed will be a popular movie. 

It’s kind of ironic that constraints created from a cautious approach, could actually lead to the problem that is trying to be avoided! Productions concerned too much with returns can stifle creativity. However, if an organisation can trust in it’s potential to produce profitable projects and instead makes passion and inspiration, creativity and cutting edge it’s priority, then wonderful things can begin to happen.

When we think of entertainment, most of us will automatically think ‘Hollywood’. The remarkable history of Hollywood & Los Angeles in this field, makes the connection understandable & justified. But the questions that all of us concerned with entertainment might also be asking is, why does so much variation in success come out of this location? The highs & the lows? The creative genius & the disaster? Many people who participate in the industry would be able to give valid input, and all their ideas would have value, whether they be actor, producer, writer, gaffer or movie goer. Obviously there is much variety in the industry both of companies and creators through to audiences and different types of product.

We all want different things. We all come from different situations which cause different topics and styles of entertainment to hold interest. As we go through different stages in our lives, as the world changes and things become more popular or less, as topics become subjects to address, people will rise who see a way to bring about new possibilities. 

Entertainment is not meant to be all serious and deep & meaningful either. Sometimes the best way to get people to become accepting of something is through humor. Tyler Perry/ Madea have done much through humor to develop understanding & respect for African American culture. 'Will & Grace' has helped many to become more easy with acceptance of gay people & issues. These pieces of work may be laughed off as unimportant by some, but realizing how many people watch these movies and shows, not just in the US , but all over the world, brings home how important they are. Beneath the humor, there is a contrasting message of resilience in the face of challenge. These films & programs can make a huge difference in people’s lives. Inspiration they give certainly, and laughing at life too.

One of the big questions with entertainment is who is making what and why? What are the goals of many filmmakers? 

Everyone has to have a vision, a purpose. Unfortunately, some people, including some in entertainment, start off with ideas, but money crunching of organizations can stifle that vision. 

Of course we all want different things, and who is to say what should or shouldn’t be made? Is horror on the grotesque level of things like 'Hostel', 'Saw' etc ok? Is extreme violence ok? Is all kinds of sex & porn in movies ok? And where do we draw the line? As much of the world has become more permissive and as the Internet has made it easier to access things, people have experienced more freedom to view what they want. No longer can people be as easily restricted in what they get to see. So what should be produced and what should not? A great question for a discussion. I think what we focus on and create, becomes a part of our life, so while freedom in creativity is to be encouraged, it is also important to teach mindfulness of what we create. What we create has bearing on where our life is heading, and also through the power of media, those who watch it.

That’s why getting a clear idea about our own vision of what we want to achieve in our life is so important especially if we are connected to entertainment. Because what we are creating gets watched by many, many other people. So if we are encouraging messages such as love, forgiveness, understanding, hope, inspiration, we are sending out very different energy to the world than products engulfed with anger, revenge, hopelessness and fear. What will you be remembered for? What impact will you have on the world?

This isn't to suggest that things should be suppressed, or that companies can only make 'Bambi' movies! But it is important to be mindful of what we are creating because it does impact on the direction of our own life and those who view it. And creating things that are fun but also respectful to others, is also important.

As technology continues to develop and the Internet shifts entertainment into a truly world wide creation, Hollywood will still maintain a strong influence because American culture has promoted this freedom of thought that people want. Hollywood started so much of the entertainment that we experience today, so even when products get made elsewhere, there will still be an allure of the history & base of the LA industry. While this focus will remain, an international shift is definitely occuring. To some degree everyone is going to be a writer and filmmaker, or at least anyone who wants to be.

I appreciate that you have visited my web site. I started this website in 1997 and it was created to provide ideas and direction for creating a better world through the activities of the entertainment industry. The intrinsic idea behind creating PGC was to recognise that entertainment in it's many forms creates many opportunities to move people and the world forward in all sorts of ways. Programs that include various groups and minorities can increase people's understanding and respect for each other. Many movies have inspired us into action or to have a greater awareness for others or the environment. Various programs be it on tv, on the radio, at the cinema or streaming through the internet allow people to be exposed to an idea or action that can improve their own life or the lives of others.

Over the past ten or so years, the world has gone through a lot of challenges but also much growth. More discussion on how technology has been changing aspects of media, communication and the development and sharing of ideas follows in the links from this page.

I hope you find some of the information in this site useful in thinking about the direction that is taken in the creation of various media products, either by you or by people or companies you may be connected with in some way.

If you would like my involvement in holding discussions on some of the issues raised in this site, please email me. I am happy to provide ideas and input on how projects could be enhanced. Or maybe vision or inspiration needs developing, providing opportunities to move people and organisations forward, through lectures or workshops

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