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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

The creative process in filmmaking mirrors life; both are unpredictable and require problem-solving skills.

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Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking | Lex Fridman Podcast #465

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Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking | Lex Fridman Podcast #465

04/17/25

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

In filmmaking, when things fall apart, you roll up your sleeves and creatively figure out a way around it, often leading to a result that's better than what you initially sought.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I compare the filmmaking process to cooking: the script is your grocery list, filming is grocery shopping, and editing is the cooking where you balance the ingredients.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

Deadlines in filmmaking can drive creativity and efficiency, pushing you to make quick decisions and produce work that might not have happened otherwise.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I believe that limitations in filmmaking can actually enhance creativity, as they force you to think outside the box.

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Rick Rubin

01/16/23

@ Andrew Huberman

The creative process involves phases: seed collecting, experimentation, crafting, and completion, each requiring different approaches and mindsets.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I emphasize the importance of committing to a body of work, as it helps filmmakers navigate the pressures of success and creativity.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I believe that creativity is 90% of any job in filmmaking, while the technical aspects are only 10%.

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Rick Rubin

01/16/23

@ Andrew Huberman

The creative process resembles dreaming; it involves abstract images and feelings that may not make sense immediately but can be understood later.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

When filming, if something unexpected happens, it might lead to a better take later, so you have to roll with it and see the blessing in the mistake.