Quote by Gus Van Sant

I've told people who have just started to make a film that the one thing you might experience is this feeling that everybody is conspiring against you, because you're not necessarily able to tell what's real and what's not.

I've told people who have just started to make a film that t

Summary

This quote suggests that when starting to make a film, one may encounter a sense of paranoia or self-doubt. The filmmaker expresses the idea that it can be challenging to distinguish between reality and falsehood, leading to a perception that others are actively working against their success. This feeling may stem from the unpredictable nature of filmmaking and the creator's struggle to navigate through a complex and ambiguous process.

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Experience

By Gus Van Sant

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