How I Built This with Guy Raz

How I Built Resilience: M. Night Shyamalan

Feb 4, 2021

M. Night Shyamalan, the acclaimed filmmaker behind hits like 'The Sixth Sense' and 'Unbreakable,' shares his journey through self-doubt and resilience in filmmaking. He discusses the creative solitude necessary for innovation and how the pandemic reshaped his projects, including 'Servant' and 'Old.' Reflecting on his childhood, he emphasizes storytelling's emotional power and the importance of diverse voices. Despite past successes, he reveals the constant struggle to prove himself with each new venture, inspiring emerging artists to boldly share their narratives.

48:01

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M. Night Shyamalan

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Embracing the Filmmaking Journey

12min

Creative Solitude and Resurgence

11min

Navigating Creative Challenges and Industry Rivalries

2min

Exploring Royalty and True Crime in New Podcast Releases

2min

Creative Resilience in the Pandemic

6min

The Art of Cinematic Storytelling

15min

Wrap-Up and Invitation to Further Engagement

2min

M. Night Shyamalan spoke with Guy as part of NPR's Storytelling Lounge at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Night is known for writing, producing and directing blockbuster films like The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable and Split. Despite his many successes, Night shares that he still faces self-doubt, fearing every new project may be his last. He spoke with Guy about the production of his new film Old and the new season of his Apple TV Plus show Servant, both of which were filmed during the pandemic.
These conversations are excerpts from our How I Built Resilience series, where Guy talks online with founders and industry leaders about how they're navigating turbulent times.

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