I always aspire to that, where it feels like the film was made by the characters as opposed to the filmmakers. I try to be invisible.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Generally in my films like 'Hearts of Darkness' or 'Picture This,' I try not to make myself a presence in the film.
I don't really mind not being a part of a film - because if there is no part for me, I will never force myself upon a film. I feel like it's just a distraction. If it is not organically incorporated into the story, it just feels like a stupid appearance, like a sort of wink. I hate that.
I think I try to look at all my films and break them down because, at the end of the day, it's about creating characters that you like.
Many filmmakers pretend that they never see anything, which has always seemed odd to me.
Sometimes miraculous films come into being, made by people you've never heard of, starring unknown faces, blindsiding you with creative genius.
The way the films look will never entertain an audience alone. It has to be in the service of a good story with great characters.
I offer originality: you don't know what my films are like until you go to them. I think that's the reason I've been getting all this attention.
You can only be yourself, and it sounds cheesy, but when it comes to filmmaking, there's really nowhere to hide.
I never feel like there's any one point to the film, to anything, to any of the movies I've made.
I haven't done many films. But with every movie, I try to showcase a different side of me through a character.