r/IAmA • u/rcjohnso • Sep 24 '12

IAm Rian Johnson, filmmaker

I wrote and directed the films Brick, The Brothers Bloom and Looper. Also directed the Breaking Bad episodes "Fly" and "52." Also can play the banjo, horribly. https://twitter.com/rcjohnso/status/250367319560302592

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u/i_AN_LEGEND Sep 24 '12

Did you go to film school? How have you gone about learning all the technical aspects of directing? Do you prefer to direct only your own material?

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u/rcjohnso Sep 24 '12

I went to USC, and had a great time and met some great people, but when I'm asked if film school is necessary the answer is definitely no. That doesn't mean it's a bad idea - film school gives you time and resources to watch and make movies. But you can do that outside of film school.

I do prefer it, at least for now. But I hate writing. So maybe one day my hatred of writing will overpower my preference. :)

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u/OneirosLeMorte Sep 28 '12

I'm currently a screenwriting minor at the SCA at USC, so I just wanted to say I (and I'm sure I can speak for the rest of us) am especially proud of the incredibly amazing work you've done. Thank you for your vision, thank you for the entertainment, and thank you for your inspiration.