A new and emerging director wins the best director award for ‘INTIMATE ENCOUNTERS OF THE ALIEN KIND’.
“Hey… haven’t I seen this movie before?"
“Is this a remake? It has the same plot and art direction as ‘CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND’.”
“Is it a coincidence? Did great minds think alike?”
Maybe.
Out of curiosity, you check out the other films from this young and emerging director. ‘OSKAR’S LIST’ and ‘RESCUING TROOPER RYAN’. You Netflix these.
“OMG, it’s ‘SCHINDLER’S LIST’ and ‘SAVING PRIVATE RYAN’, albeit the wardrobe’s changed.”
Is it still a coincidence when all 3 films replicate that of one established director?
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In the past week I witnessed something similar to the example cited above. A photographer who emerged in recent years won an award for a series of images, using a concept first conceived years ago by another photographer. Out of curiosity and hoping it’s a case of coincidence, I googled the new winner and found his other work.
That’s when my jaw dropped.
3 out of all 3 of his published work has the same concept and execution as the past work of said established photographer.
Do I gauge out my eyes, having witnessed such atrocities? Do I inform the photographer whose work has obviously been ripped off?
I’m almost tempted to submit the comparisons to http://youthoughtwewouldntnotice.com But how would that reflect on the competition and their judges? Both will inadvertently lose their credibility for awarding this chap his award.
Having been a creative, I know how heartbreaking it is when you find out your work has been ripped off. Worse when the thief wins a much coveted award using your idea.
That’s when my jaw dropped.
3 out of all 3 of his published work has the same concept and execution as the past work of said established photographer.
Do I gauge out my eyes, having witnessed such atrocities? Do I inform the photographer whose work has obviously been ripped off?
I’m almost tempted to submit the comparisons to http://youthoughtwewouldntnotice.com But how would that reflect on the competition and their judges? Both will inadvertently lose their credibility for awarding this chap his award.
Having been a creative, I know how heartbreaking it is when you find out your work has been ripped off. Worse when the thief wins a much coveted award using your idea.
Images will be coming up soon. You be the judge.
