Dan Moore

Hello, my name is Dan Moore and I study finance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I have been in the Isenberg program since I enrolled in this university and it has taught me a lot about the different sectors of the business world. So far I have been fortunate enough to apply this knowledge to a job as an intern at the Massachussetts Division of Banks. I have a lot of passions in life, but for the sake of this assignment I’ve decided to briefly discuss my passion for filmmaking. In conjunction with brands in business, films demand a tremendous amount of successful marketing in order to accumulate an audience and a customer base and thus to derive profit. I have been fascinated with the process of filmmaking and the artistry that goes into creating an impactful picture with powerful themes and captivating storylines. I’m not sure exactly how long I have had this interest but I have watched many films in the name of my goal to develop a deeper understanding of the process. Film culture and genres have always caught my attention and I have devoted a lot of my time towards learning as much as I can about what it takes to make a successful picture, despite the type of film and the type of themes. The history of film and the way filmmaking has changed so drastically since its creation has been a beautiful display of human artistry worth celebrating. Unfortunately I have been noticing an ever growing trend in Hollywood that has me troubled; that trend being the homogenization of films across the board of genres. For all types of businesses and companies, marketing is centered towards building a customer base around a certain product or service and in this sense the goliath studio system of Hollywood is not exempt. Companies are sometimes forced to change the approach of how their product is marketed in order to meet the demands of the consumer and this is what I think is happening to the film industry today. My passion in film will hopefully lead me to one day work within the industry in some way or another. I think it is one of the most powerful art forms in existence today and I am confident that this marginalization of films is a temporary consequence of the studio system and will be transcended with innovations in how films are delivered to audiences. Among my interest in the film industry, I also like to spend time reading and socializing. I have strong friendships and close family ties.