The informing idea of what you want to say and do, that's what will take you from film school to professional - the idea. That's what is original to you.
Interpretation
The essence of creativity lies in finding and expressing your unique ideas.
William Friedkin emphasizes the importance of having a clear, original idea as a driving force in filmmaking. He believes that regardless of one's educational background, it is the unique perspective and creativity behind a concept that will distinguish a professional filmmaker from a mere student.
In practice
In a film class, a student could use this quote to inspire peers when discussing the importance of unique storytelling.
The first work of the director is to set a mood so that the actor's work can take place, so that the actor can create. And in order to do that, you have to communicate, communicate with the actors. And direction is about communication on all levels.
There is the music of Heaven in all things.
A man climbs a mountain because it is there. An artist makes a work of art because it is not there.
Some writers enjoy writing, I am told. Not me. I enjoy having written.
Miller didn't write Death of a Salesman. He released it. It was there inside him, waiting to be turned loose. That's the measure of its merit.
Whether one show one's self a man of genius in science or compose a song, the only point is, whether the thought, the discovery, the deed, is living and can live on.
The most important thing is that you honor that musical integrity, whether you make music that sounds like ABBA or you make music that sounds like Void.
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