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“I was in film school, we were making a movie, and the teacher told me 'You cannot make movies like this.' I said 'I'm over 18. There should be no rules to what your body of art should be, especially in film school, of all places.'” quote by Darby Allin
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“I was in film school, we were making a movie, and the teacher told me 'You cannot make movies like this.' I said 'I'm over 18. There should be no rules to what your body of art should be, especially in film school, of all places.'”

Darby Allin

About This Quote

Source Interview: Film School Podcast, 2020

Creative freedom in film education should not be stifled by rigid rules; experimentation is essential for artistic growth.

In simple terms: Artists should be allowed to break rules and explore.

Key Takeaway

Embrace experimentation and challenge conventions.

Themes

creativity education artistic freedom

Mood

enthusiastic defiant

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • film projects
  • classroom discussions
  • independent filmmaking

Key Concepts

avant‑garde pedagogy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What boundaries can foster creativity without chaos?
  • How can mentors balance guidance with freedom?
A Different Perspective

Complete disregard for fundamentals can hinder technical skill development.

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