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“I learned about making films by going into advertising, making commercials.”

Yorgos Lanthimos

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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.

Key Takeaway

Leverage related fields to master a craft.

Themes

creativity career path learning media production

Mood

inspirational pragmatic

Type

career creative

When to use this quote

  • advertising agencies
  • film schools
  • career transitions
  • skill development

Key Concepts

educational career

Questions to Reflect On

  • What skills from ads translate to cinema?
  • How can one maintain artistic vision?
A Different Perspective

Commercial work may limit artistic freedom.

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