Three years Quote by Nicholas Jarecki
““What NYU tried to teach had no relation whatsoever with the reality of what making a film is like. You cannot teach someone aesthetics. What you can do is say, "If you were in this situation and this is the kind of story you wanted to tell, here are a couple of ways you could try to make things work." But they didn't really do that. I did my three years there, and I have said at times that besides my childhood, going to NYU was the single most destructive experience of my life. It took me eight years to recover. ~Tom Dicillo””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Tom Dicillo on NYU Film School, 2020
Film education often fails to teach practical, situational storytelling skills, focusing too much on theory.
In simple terms: Film school may lack real‑world guidance.
Key Takeaway
Seek practical experience beyond classroom theory.
Themes
education
film
practicality
experience
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film projects
- internships
- workshops
- self‑directed learning
- peer collaboration
Key Concepts
pedagogy
creative process
mentorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can film programs better integrate real‑world scenarios?
- What personal steps can you take to fill educational gaps?
A Different Perspective
Formal curricula may not cover nuanced, on‑set challenges.
