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Francis Ford Coppola
American filmmaker (born 1939)
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Videos Mentioning Francis Ford Coppola
E141: State of Series A's, VC dry powder, IPO window opens + more with Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner
All-In Podcast
Cited as a disciple of Akira Kurosawa, indicating Kurosawa's influence on his filmmaking.
Ep. 217: Using Slow Productivity To Do The Best Work Anywhere
Cal Newport
A prominent filmmaker mentioned for his generation of artists who pushed each other and created interesting work.
Ep. 204: Working Less, Overthinking, and Deep Life Principles | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Director who has vineyards in California's wine country, mentioned in relation to 'The Godfather'.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stewart Copeland — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
Acclaimed film director who gave Stewart Copeland his first major film scoring opportunity with 'Rumble Fish'.
Brian Koppelman on Making Art, Francis Ford Coppola, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Legendary filmmaker, discussed for his doubts and struggles during the making of 'The Godfather', despite his eventual success.
Full Length Episode | #163 | January 11, 2022
Cal Newport
Director mentioned as part of George Lucas's early filmmaking circle and considered for 'Apocalypse Now'.
Frank Blake Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Acclaimed filmmaker, quoted by Tim Ferriss as saying that the same things that get you fired when younger lead to lifetime achievement awards later.
Tobi Lütke — From Snowboard Shop to Billion Dollar Company | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Legendary director who famously said that things that earn Lifetime Achievement Awards are often the same things that initially could have gotten you fired.
Stewart Copeland Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Filmmaker for whom Stewart Copeland scored films, known for spotting talent and giving artists creative freedom.
Inside the Minds of the Most Successful Founders | David Senra
BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
Director who blazed the path for young directors like George Lucas and Steven Spielberg by running big-budget films in his late 20s.
How To Cure Your Phone & Social Media Addiction (My 3-Step Process) | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Renowned film director, mentioned as the creator of 'The Conversation'.
Mike Birbiglia Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Director who predicted that technology would democratize filmmaking, allowing kids in places like Ohio to make the best movies.
Robert Rodriguez Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An acclaimed film director mentioned as someone Robert Rodriguez has learned from, and whose interviewing style Rodriguez appreciated through "The Director's Chair" episodes.
Bryan Callen Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Director mentioned for his quote about writing screenplays in unexpected places.
The Books I Read In December | 2021
Cal Newport
Film director mentioned as part of George Lucas's circle at USC and his attempt to get lucas to direct Apocalypse Now.