Advertising Quote by Yorgos Lanthimos
“I was making commercials. That's how I learned the craft. That was the marketing part of it: directing commercial for TV. It wasn't the most common thing to become a filmmaker in Greece. I started by saying I was interested in marketing and have a proper job in advertising and commercials. Basically, I studied film to learn how to do marketing, and commercials. As I studied film I learned I'd be interested in making films instead of commercials.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing career path, 2020
He entered film through advertising, learning storytelling via commercials before shifting to cinema.
In simple terms: He started in ads, then moved to movies.
Key Takeaway
Leverage early work to transition fields.
Themes
career development
creativity
film
advertising
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
career advice
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- film production
- advertising agencies
- career counseling
Key Concepts
learning pathways
skill transfer
industry crossover
Questions to Reflect On
- What skills from your first job can you apply now?
- How do you navigate identity shifts?
A Different Perspective
Transition may require new networks and resources.
