Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, Kathryn Bigelow en Alejandro González Iñárritu hebben de handen in elkaar geslagen met de horlogemaker Rolex voor een reeks reclamespots die tijdens de Oscars vertoond werden.

De vier regisseurs schreven elk een open brief aan jonge filmmakers om hen te inspireren zodat ze misschien ooit zelf een Oscar in ontvangst mogen nemen.

Bekijk de spots en lees de brieven hieronder:

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To you, the filmmaker of a future generation,

I have no idea how you’ve come to cinema, but you have. And that means that you and I, we’re already speaking to each other from across time.

I don’t know what cinema is for you. What it is for me, from the way I see and experience movies to the way that I make them, it’s changing.

At this moment in our history, absolutely everything is shifting. The way that you’re telling stories with moving pictures is probably a world away from what I know.

And I thought I’d share this thought with you: If you’re burning to tell this story, if you’re seeing images and passages in your mind’s eye, you have to make your movie.

Now you keep up your end of the conversation, and I’m looking forward to hearing back from you soon.

Yours, Martin Scorsese

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To a future filmmaker,

For every thousand that read this, one will become a filmmaker. And you will do it because you can’t not do it.

Your film must speak to many with a singular voice. Ask yourself what you have to say, then say it in ways that are unique to you.

Let your film surprise you. Enjoy the twists and turns. Recognize when lightning strikes, even if it’s not what you planned. Be quick to bottle it.

Every film is a singular vision and a great collaboration. Always stay humble before the craft. On your 100th film, there will be much to learn.

And the most important thing – pick up a camera and get going. Make a film, and put your name on it. Now you’re a filmmaker.

Jim Cameron

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Dear filmmakers,

Use your gifts to reach beyond your wildest imagination. Make a difference in this world.

Always be learning. Give back. Teach others. Compassion is your best friend.

Say what you believe. Your voice matters. Take action.

I ask, if not you, who?

Kathryn

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Dear future filmmaker,

Make your movie without asking for permission.

There are movies that could have been made by anyone, but there is one that could only be made by you.

When you explore and share your own human experience through images, you’ll share with the world the mystery of those things that can only be felt, but not said.

Transcend reason. Follow your intuition.

Making cinema is a journey that will take you from your head to your heart. It is a battle and an act of love.

I wish you a great trip.

Alejandro González Iñárritu

Bron: /Film