Filmmakers: On Life in the Film Business

Visiting filmmakers speaking as part of The National Film and Television School’s Masterclass Programme share their thoughts on life in the film business.

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James Mangold (2020) by NFTS National Film and Television School

James Mangold

James Mangold directed films such as Copland, Walk The Line, Logan and is currently working on the 5th Indiana Jones installment. He speaks below about making the day as director.

Ben Wheatley and Corin Hardy (2021) by NFTS National Film and Television School

Ben Wheatley

Ben Wheatley is knows for directing Kill List, Sightseers, High Rise and Rebecca . He shares his thoughts about shaping a career, below.

Eric Roth (2020) by NFTS National Film and Television School

Eric Roth

Eric Roth wrote Forrest Gump , The Insider , Ali , The Killers of Flowers Moon and many more. He speaks below about life in the film business.

Danny Boyle (2019) by NFTS National Film and Television School

Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle directed such films as Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later... , and Steve Jobs . He shares his thoughts below about collaboration and persistence.

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