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Team Deakins

Joel Coen - Director

Aug 2, 2020
Joel Coen, a renowned director, discusses his experiences in filmmaking, from starting as a teenager to working on independent movies. They talk about financing their first movie and maintaining creative control. The collaborative nature of filmmaking and the importance of collaboration are emphasized. They also discuss the control and mastery of a director, challenging filming conditions, working with actors, and retaining passion for work.
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  • Having creative control over projects has been a fundamental principle for Joel Coen throughout his career.
  • Joel Coen's passion for filmmaking was shaped by a wide variety of films, ranging from sophisticated European films to commercial movies.

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Joel Cohen's Journey into Filmmaking

Joel Cohen recalls his early days of making films with his brother on super 8 cameras and how it shaped his approach to filmmaking. They transitioned from making small independent movies to financing their own projects, ultimately leading to their first movie, 'Blood Simple'.

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