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I made 'Old Joy' with this weird idea that maybe this…

“I made 'Old Joy' with this weird idea that maybe this could get me over to Bard, which I'd heard about because I'd sat on a jury with Ed Halter and Peggy Ahwesh. I was like, 'I want to be around these people, and people like this. I need to be at Bard, where they hang out.' Miraculously, that…” quote by Kelly Reichardt
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“I made 'Old Joy' with this weird idea that maybe this could get me over to Bard, which I'd heard about because I'd sat on a jury with Ed Halter and Peggy Ahwesh. I was like, 'I want to be around these people, and people like this. I need to be at Bard, where they hang out.' Miraculously, that worked.”

Kelly Reichardt

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Kellyard pursued a film to join a creative community, leading to acceptance at Bard

In simple terms: She sought community and mentorship through a film project

Key Takeaway

Use creative work to connect with desired peers

Themes

community networking artistic ambition career strategy

Mood

hopeful determined inspirational

Type

career networking artistic

When to use this quote

  • film festivals
  • art school applications
  • career networking
  • seeking mentorship

Key Concepts

social capital creative collaboration institutional access

Questions to Reflect On

  • What community do you want to join?
  • How can a project serve as a bridge?
A Different Perspective

Success may depend on factors beyond the project itself

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