Kenneth Lonergan, known for films like Manchester by the Sea and You Can Count on Me, shared insights at Dublin’s Storyhouse festival. He revealed that he has directed three films for himself, achieving complete creative control in 75% of them. Lonergan emphasized the importance of having powerful protectors in the industry, noting that in one out of his three films, he faced significant challenges in maintaining his vision. He also discussed the current state of filmmaking, lamenting the decline in quality since the 1970s. Lonergan stressed the value of originality and protecting a writer’s individual voice. He shared that the opening sequence of Manchester by the Sea was not scripted but improvised by Casey Affleck. Currently, Lonergan is juggling multiple projects, including two screenplays and a television project.
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