"My first student film was Orientation, which was basically the set-up for Animal House. There are a couple of scenes that we later borrowed in some form"
- Ivan Reitman
About this Quote
Ivan Reitman's quote is a reflection on his first trainee movie, Orientation. He is implying that the film was a precursor to the traditional comedy Animal House. He is recommending that some of the scenes in Animal House were inspired by his trainee movie. This is a testimony to the influence that his early work had on the comedy category. It is likewise a reminder of the value of trainee movies in the advancement of filmmakers. Reitman's quote is a pointer of the effect that student films can have on the industry and the importance of taking threats and try out originalities. It is also a pointer of the importance of having a strong structure in filmmaking before trying to make a feature movie.
This quote is written / told by Ivan Reitman somewhere between October 27, 1946 and today. He was a famous Actor from Canada.
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