Real People Shouldn’t Be In Front Of The Camera

Real people shouldn't be in front of the camera.

But, the most compelling stories & content comes from real people. Especially those willing to reveal even a modicum of vulnerability.

Have you been watching Netflix's Murdaugh Murders? Be honest...

I love actors (truly) but when a story is being told to me by a real person - a person who actually experienced a thing - it feels more authentic and just hits deeper. It's easy to see why; there's something about the truth that's revealed in a face sharing from experience rather than imagination.

But asking a real person to get in front of our camera's and reveal a part of themselves - sometimes that's just asking too much.

Unless it's not. Unless sharing that part of their story, that part of themselves, bring meaning to them. Delivers catharsis. Releases something that's been needing to be expressed.

And when that happens, that's when we get the good stuff. The stuff that's a co-creation between storyteller, subject and audience. The stuff that resounds with all of us, and makes us feel connected... to ourselves and our world.

What do you think?