PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON - HOW TO SUCCEED IN FILMMAKING

Paul Thomas Anderson is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on June 26, 1970 in Studio City, California, and began his career as a writer and director in the 1990s. Anderson is known for his distinctive style and complex, character-driven narratives, and has directed a number of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including "Boogie Nights," "Magnolia," "There Will Be Blood," and "The Master." In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Anderson has also written and directed music videos and television commercials, and has been nominated for a number of awards, including six Academy Awards.

In this compilation of interviews, you'll find the best advice for artists from Paul Thomas Anderson.

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[ericvaldivieso]

After 90 days of writing, I have to say I am grateful for this, and many platforms like this, because absorbing the wisdom, advice, fundamentals, principles, tips, and tricks helped me discover my ideal writing time: 5 am till 11 am, which, in my opinion, is step one to getting started. During those hours, I wrote a 121-page feature film in 31 days, then, for safe measure, I broke it down into two 1-hour episodes for television (which took me 15 days each). What am I trying to say? Well, thank you, and PTA is right: writing is a blast and not all that hard; sit down, be bold, and let it out. Sure, your manuscript might need major surgery, but the feeling of accomplishment you get from completing the work is unlike anything I have experienced before in my life (and that says a lot cause I'm 50).

[elichilton]

I really liked PTA right out of the gate in the nineties. His films felt so fresh and brimming with electricity, and to hear his dry wit regarding his own work is always refreshingly honest and most of all, funny.

[reynaldocesar]

I love the way he says in 2:15 that Magnolia "is about me", because it is a facial expression with a confessional mix of self-awareness of what he wants and at the same time not be ashamed of it, because that's who he is. Maybe today's PTA can separate more from its material. But back then it was important to him.

[Kinghenhog]

I love this video. PTA is a living legend and he continues to be an inimitable masterful film director and writer. I love how he talks about writing it inspires me to be as passionate about it and it makes me think I can learn piano. Thanks for uploading and editing it so well

[profaneyo-yo]

I love PTA, he's great and he definitely has a point in this interview. But also don't forget, his father worked in the TV industry and he has a strong connection to show business from his family. He knew how to deal with professionals and very familiar with how the industry works. And he had a lot of buddies that could help. All of these could be very hard to find, if you don't have a family connection to the industry. Yes, you don't have to go to film schools to LEARN how to make films, but knowledge aren't the only thing the school provides. It also provide you a chance to know other fellow filmmakers of different departments, a place to practice with lower cost, and so much more. I don't think you have to go to film school to make film, but I also don't think you have to refuse it to maintain independence.

[KushagraaDubeyy]

The transition at 00:36-00:37 is evident of the fact how badass PTA was becoming back then, peaking with The Master!

[redbandfilms]

It's like playing Piano...it's not that hard....that's a disingenuous statement. Piano is only as hard as you make it...yet less and less people are learning piano in the modern world. It's been replaced by guitars (seen as simple to the observer) Digital beats and sounds (seemingly simple) yet all are creating is filmmaking any different? It's a visual song and dance beholdent to the writer, director etc. At the end of the day, create...but do so in humility. Don't get so caught up in other ideas about what you should or shouldn't be doing. Be open, learn and move on.

[samfilmkid]

I love the guy, I do, and it's clear he's always been talented and has lasted for a reason. But his Dad was a major person at CBS and had lots of friends in the film and TV industry that Anderson knew his whole life growing up and I don't think we should discount that from how he was able to get in fairly easily.

[oFoTcN]

I also just like watching movies
And I wanna become a director some day
I also wrote 3 movies 👍

[barcali]

"The young film maker with f***in pizza in the interview." 🤣

[danpecora]

PTA could have a second career as a voice over artist for those prayer/meditation apps. Really declarative and calming at the same time.

[sammyjohn.production]

Agreed with him film school is waste of time avoid all those buy this buy that act class yes sometime when confsue not sure do train but film scholl naaaa

[gothicwizard]

What is wrong with going to film school?

[davidmckesey]

yeah and it shows. all his movies suck. they are one big circle and nothing happens

[TheeRogerWayne]

Charlie rose had great interviews for years, then a couple chicks said he touched their shoulder or whatever and suddenly he was gone. No trial, no resolution, just he said she said, done. You go back over the years and he had arguably some of the best, if not thee best, interviews with many artists.