I learn so much from watching films like that with commentary and then when you get to hear another filmmaker talk about their films it's a really great experience.
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When I talk to film students, I always say, 'Buy the DVDs and listen to the commentaries, look at the making of, look at the behind-the-scenes,' because that's such a great learning tool.
Anyone who's made film and knows about the cinema has a lifelong love affair with the experience. You never stop learning about film.
In my little imperfect way, what I'm trying to do is understand the world. As a filmmaker, you realize as you get older that each film is part of a dialogue you're having with yourself. That started when I was working in documentaries. And in a way, I've never deviated from it.
The great thing about films is that you have access to this whole world of experts who teach you the skills your character's supposed to have.
There's some movies I watch, they're kind of like my anti-anxiety pill, my anti-depressant pill. I watch them at least once or twice a month probably. And I never stop learning from them as a filmmaker.
When you work so hard on making a film, it's all worthwhile when you get to experience seeing that film with an audience who thoroughly enjoy it and react to the movie.
Filmmaking is incredible introspective. It forces you to sort of examine yourself in new ways.
I generally try to avoid talking about my old films - I find it difficult.
I don't necessarily see myself as an experienced filmmaker just because I've been in a few movies.
I've really grown to love film, but I think occasionally you need to get up on a stage and see what's going on.
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