David Lynch, writer-director, discusses the creation of 'Inland Empire', the origins of the iconic radiator girl, the influence of digital video on his filmmaking process, and the emotions evoked by the sound of a train. He also expresses uncertainty about future projects.
Meditation plays a crucial role in expanding consciousness and accessing deeper levels of creativity, leading to the emergence of ideas as gifts.
Shooting Inland Empire using digital video format provided convenience, flexibility, and the ability to capture long takes effortlessly, convincing David Lynch to favor digital over film in his future projects.
Deep dives
The Creative Process and Working with Ideas
David Lynch discusses his creative process and the importance of catching ideas. He emphasizes the role of meditation in expanding consciousness to access deeper levels of creativity and inspiration. He mentions that ideas come to him like gifts, dictating the direction of his work. Lynch also reveals that he organizes his ideas using index cards and talks about the significance of catching happy accidents and staying true to the initial ideas.
The Filming Process of Inland Empire
Lynch shares his experience of shooting Inland Empire using digital video format, which he finds liberating and lightweight. The ease of shooting long takes and the ability to make rapid adjustments during rehearsals are some of the advantages he highlights. He expresses his preference for digital over film and mentions that he will not return to using film in future projects.
The Inspiration and Influences Behind Lynch's Work
Lynch cites various filmmakers who have inspired him, including Billy Wilder, Federico Fellini, Stanley Kubrick, Ingmar Bergman, Alfred Hitchcock, and Jacques Tati. He explains that while these filmmakers influence and inspire him, he does not seek to imitate their styles. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's own voice.
Future Projects and Collaborations
Lynch reveals that he does not have specific plans for his next project and will be open to catching new ideas. He mentions that collaboration with other artists often leads to new and unexpected creative possibilities. However, he has no definitive plans for future collaborations at the moment.