It seems like such a simple question—why do you make films? But it turns out that it's also an extremely important one. So here's what we'll cover in today's episode: How understanding the larger purpose behind your work will propel you towards filmmaking success. What happened when I tried following a tough path without knowing why I wanted it (hint: it wasn't good). Why a few members of the Filmmaker Freedom audience have devoted their lives to making films. This full first season is sponsored by Music Vine. If you're looking for high-quality music at an affordable price, but don't want to wade through hours of crappy stock music, you'll love Music Vine. Get 10% off your first song when you use the code: FREEDOM. You can also get this episode's key takeaways, plus lots of supplementary content, at filmmakerfreedom.com/3 Lastly, if you enjoy the Filmmaker Freedom Podcast, it would mean the world to me if you subscribe, then leave a rating and review on iTunes. That's the best way to help other filmmakers find the show. Thanks for listening, and here's to your success, -Robert Hardy