I think we're going to enter a phase where there's less interest in the CGI and there's a demand for story again. I think we've dropped the ball a little bit on stories for the sake of the amazing toys that we've played with.
Peter JacksonRead
As a filmmaker, I believe in trying to make movies that invite the audience to be part of the film; in other words, there are some films where I'm just a spectator and am simply observing from the front seat. What I try to do is draw the audience into the film and have them participate in what's happening onscreen.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Peter Jackson emphasizes the importance of engaging the audience in the filmmaking process.
In this quote, Peter Jackson expresses his belief as a filmmaker that movies should not just be a passive experience for viewers. He aims to create films that actively involve the audience, allowing them to feel as if they are part of the story rather than mere spectators. This approach enhances the emotional connection and immersion, transforming the viewing experience into an interactive one.
Themes
FilmmakingAudienceParticipationEngagementStorytelling
In practice
Example use cases
When discussing new cinema experiences at film festivals.
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All quotes →We're human beings, and we want stories. We're always going to be entertained and have our emotions touched by humanity and by things that we recognize in our own lives. So whilst every now and again we'll be happy to watch a bubblegum film, it's never gonna be the only things that get made.
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I have a freedom that's incredibly valuable. Obviously my freedom is far smaller in scale than people like Zemeckis and Spielberg have here. But it's comparable. I can dream up a project, develop it, make it, control it, release it.
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Adapting a novel is not really about being faithful to every word and every moment the author has created. It's more about that same story being filtered through somebody else's sensibility.
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The most honest form of filmmaking is to make a film for yourself.
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I've always tried to make movies that pull the audience out of their seats... I want audiences to be transported.
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