How Denis Villeneuve Took Over Hollywood

We all know Denis Villeneuve as one of the most successful filmmakers of the 21st Century, but what was the secret behind his “unstoppable” rise? In this video we’ll explore Denis’ career, break down some of his key filmmaking principles, and finally crack open the secret behind one of Hollywood’s top filmmakers.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:56 - The story of another filmmaker
3:16 - Fundamental rules Denis Villeneuve has followed
3:39 - Why you’re setting the wrong goals
5:05 - Why you need a day job
6:10 - Aim for your work to be noticed by your peers
8:09 - Why you need a community in filmmaking
11:10 - What’s holding you back
12:36 - Final thoughts
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