Much of directing [a movie] is not directing but just listening and being present in the moment and just keeping your eyes open.
Rian JohnsonWriting in a lot of ways feels more like excavation than construction. It feels like you're uncovering this thing bit by bit, discovering what it is, instead of constructing it upwards.
Rian JohnsonThe only advice I can really give to the young filmmakers is to be persistent, don't give up, and keep watching and making as many movies as you possibly can.
Rian Johnson