About Quote by Yorgos Lanthimos
“I learned about making films by going into advertising, making commercials.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cannes Film Festival Press Conference, 2018
He learned filmmaking by first working in advertising and creating commercials.
In simple terms: Advertising taught him film basics.
Leverage related fields to master a craft.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- advertising agencies
- film schools
- career transitions
- skill development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What skills from ads translate to cinema?
- How can one maintain artistic vision?
Commercial work may limit artistic freedom.