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“I don't think film schools are mentoring kids. I think they just send them through the curriculum, so now you know how to hold a camera, how to use a Dx3 menu. You can learn that in five minutes from somebody that doesn't even know anything. But what do you know if you haven't read anything - studied art and studied literature - what do you have to contribute?”

Quote by Rob Nilsson

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Rob Nilsson (born October 29, 1939) is an American independent filmmaker, director, screenwriter, and actor. Known for his experimental storytelling and low-budget productions, he often focuses on marginalized individuals and social realism. His film 'Northern Lights' (1979), co-directed with John Hanson, won the Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, establishing his reputation in independent cinema. Nilsson is a key figure in the San Francisco independent film scene, and his works explore themes of freedom, oppression, and human resilience. more

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