Kogonada (Director, Columbus)

There are so many lessons, but I think the collaborative nature of independent film was the biggest one. I come from a world where it’s easy to worship the directors, but once you are in the midst of making a film you really do depend on everyone joining you in the venture, and they all contribute, they all are talented. Seeing the way a team works to make a vision happen is something that I still reflect on and look forward to doing again.