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What films have inspired you? “Mean Streets” and “The Conformist” are my two favorites. Spike Lee was a huge influence early (both his work and as a personal mentor). David O Russell’s recent stuff is pushing me to think differently. I always love James Gray’s work. I like pictures that makes you feel something, some kind of real emotion, and I really like characters who want to break free of their socialization and still make you laugh a little along the way.
For “In Your Eyes,” I didn’t worry about matching tone when I looked for inspiration. I checked out some Soderbergh: “Traffic,” “Contagion,” “Sex, Lies and Videotapes,” and “Girlfriend Experience.” And I looked at some Pete Berg – especially the intimacy of the camerawork in “Friday Night Lights.” And it might seem odd, but the immediacy matched with the look & feel of “8 Mile” was super helpful and influential as well.
Indiewire invited Tribeca Film Festival directors to tell us about
their films, including what inspired them, the challenges they faced and
what they’re doing next. We’ll be publishing their responses leading up
to the 2014 festival. Go HERE to read all the entries.
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