# Decade-Long Film Projects The 'Boyhood' Movie Captures a Child Star Actually Growing Up By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-30 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boyhood-movie References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/04/27/Boyhood-Is-The-First-Film-To-Feature-A-Child-Star-Actually-Growing-Up/) & [imdb](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1065073/) The 'Boyhood' movie is in a class of its own. An impressive feat coming from the mind of director Richard Linklater, it captures a child star actually growing up throughout the course of filming it. This was achieved by filming short bits throughout a period of 12 years. Showing dedication, patience and, overall, vision, the 'Boyhood' movie has finally wrapped up and will be hitting theaters this summer in July. Starring Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette and Ellar Coltrane, the main character of the 'Boyhood' movie, it is a bold experiment in humanistic filmmaking. Linklater states that he wanted to show "a parent-child relationship that follows a boy from the 1st through the 12th grade and ends with him going off to college." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Long-term Film Projects:** Opportunity for filmmakers to capture the authentic growth and development of characters by filming over an extended period of time. - **Humanistic Filmmaking:** Embracing the exploration of real-life experiences and personal narratives in movies, fostering a deeper connection with audiences. - **Experimental Storytelling:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling by using unconventional methods such as filming short bits over a decade to create a unique and authentic narrative. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film Production:** Opportunity for production companies to invest in long-term film projects that can create a buzz and attract a dedicated fanbase. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the appeal of humanistic filmmaking to produce more relatable and emotionally impactful content. - **Digital Technology:** Utilizing digital advancements in film production to streamline the process of shooting and editing long-term projects, making them more feasible for filmmakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Drawn Animated Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boy-and-the-heron.md) - [Animated Biographical Movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-by-piece.md) - [Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-by-piece-trailer.md) - [Anticipated Japanese Animated Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimitachi-wa-da.md) - [Empowering Movie Industry Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-of-the-year-barbie.md) - [Film Chronicle Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moviepass-moviecrash.md) - [AI Persona Romance Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-me-1.md) - [Electrified Vehicle-Made Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-film-mushroom.md) - [Movie Model Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-the-future-time-machine.md)