M. Night Shyamalan explains the COVID-bubble production on his new movie, and why it's a good thing for filmmakers to be plagued by self-doubt. In his career, Shyamalan has directed films like The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, and The Visit, which have grossed over $3.3 billion. Not bad for an upstart “Indian kid from Philly,” as Shyamalan described himself in a chat hosted by NPR at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. No Film School was on hand to listen to this inspiring conversation about how to be a filmmaker. We’ve broken down some of the best takeaways, along with insight on how Shyamalan safely completed Old and Servant in the face of COVID-19. Why it’s OK to have zero talent at the beginning (and there might be an obvious reason) M. Night Shyamalan had a passion for filmmaking as a kid. However, the movies he made then were just plain awful. Like many kids at the time, he wanted to use his Super 8 cartridge to pretend he was part of X-men. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 1 February, 2021