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Team Deakins

RIAN JOHNSON - Writer / Director

Nov 15, 2023
Rian Johnson, writer and director of Knives Out, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Looper, discusses various topics in this podcast. He talks about attending a screenwriting seminar with his father, the father-son story in Looper, differences in crew cultures, creative partnerships with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Steve Yedlin, the design of the throne room in The Last Jedi, and building extensive and grounded sets. Johnson also reflects on his abilities as a filmmaker and the beauty of emotionally correct scenes in a story.
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  • Rian Johnson shares his childhood memory of attending a screenwriting seminar with his father, which has since influenced his craft as a writer and director.
  • The podcast explores the importance of collaboration in filmmaking, including the role of storyboards, shot lists, and finding the right team of collaborators.

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In this episode of the Team Deacons Podcast, director Ryan Johnson joins the hosts for a conversation about his journey in the film industry. He shares how he started as a writer and gradually transitioned into directing. Ryan talks about the support he received from his father and how it influenced his career choices. He also discusses his experience at film school and the challenges he faced in getting his first movie made. Ryan highlights the importance of sticking to your passion and following your instincts in storytelling.

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