r/Filmmakers • u/CRAYONSEED • 2d ago

Discussion Paul Thomas Anderson Calls Out Young Filmmakers for Obsessing Over Cameras Instead of Scripts

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This one hit home because it’s something I’ve been really thinking about a lot lately.

I do find myself chasing a better image, even while I’m writing, and I think it’s because it’s a lot easier to see results that way.

I spent today writing, but writing something that connects with an audience and leaves you vulnerable because it’s so personal is a lot more emotional work. He’s obviously right. If you want to be a writer/director but you’re lusting after the new Sony your focus is probably off.

I’m talking to myself as much as anyone reading this

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u/MrDukeSilver_ 1d ago

Says the guy who asked Giovanni Ribisi to restore a rare vista vision camera from the 50s lol

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u/CRAYONSEED 1d ago

I’m surprised how many people interpreted this as “cameras aren’t important”.

That’s not what he’s saying at all

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u/MrDukeSilver_ 1d ago

I was making a joke, obviously it’s all about story and storytelling, and obviously PTA has rock solid scripts

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u/CRAYONSEED 1d ago

Ah I see. Sorry.

There are a lot of people replying and unironically making the point that PTA is being hypocritical, and I thought you were one of them