Yesterday, as part of the Reinvention Summit, I participated in a panel discussion with Mandy Leith, a documentary filmmaker with thirty years of experience from British Columbia, Canada. We talked about a number of issues and had a wonderful conversation. One topic, in particular, that has stuck with me is the relationship between artist and audience — a relationship that is progressively collapsing in a transmedia/social media world. I questioned whether or not a Bergman, Fellini, or the Maysles could come out of such a world.
As fate would have it, my good friend posted a response of Bergman speaking about the relationship of artist and audience. This interview, with one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, is a humbling reminder to not lose sight of your craft amidst myriad distractions.
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