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Report Tuesday Morning 22/01 - Day 1

(Tuesday, Januari 22^nd 2008)

After a good night's sleep and an early but diverse breakfast the participants went to the Masterclassroom for the first time. In this well decorated room all the masterclasses and lectures will take place. After a short introduction of the programme by Rutger Hauer and John Putch, there was time for some questions and answers. The main question Rutger had for the participants: “Why are you here?”

Some answers:

Pippa Hinchley (UK): “To have a whole bunch of Masterclasses and walk away with another piece of work. And of course to meet a lot of very interesting people.”

Stefano Moro (IT): “I have gained a lot of experience in the past years. But every once in a while I want to put that all aside to learn more. That’s what I hope to find here.”

There was also a small discussion about the way films are made. The reason this Masterclass exists is the disbelief of Rutger Hauer in current filmmaking. Especially the Hollywood style. It should not be about money, timelines or full of hot air ego’s. Intuition is the key word. Let your senses guide you. Rutger Hauer: “When you’re suffering while making a film, it’s just for a short moment in history. But if you create something beautiful it’s going to be a part of history. That’s what these days are about. I’m burning into your soul. You’ll never forget this Masterclass. But only when you’re open to it. Because if there is a judge it’s you.”

He closed the discussing with some wise words: ”Don’t think you deserve an audience. You have to find one. People don’t want you to be a filmmaker, you do.”