Taika Waititi talks Creativity

[@ajniraNina]

I dreamt once that I met Taika Waititi on a bus, and I asked him to give me advice on writing and he said: you can't edit before you write it :O It was the best advice I was ever given. I would love to meet him just so I can tell him this. :P I know that he will not care, and I know that it was my brain that invented it. But still, it was so exciting!

[@vodkasoda9526]

That’s dope. Hopefully u get a chance to tell him one day.

[@mr.swagily2659]

well some people say dreams are real but in a different universe

[@ashwinathlye3338]

THAT... is marvelous! "You can't edit before you write it" really speaks volumes to me. It's simple and profound at the same time, which is why this blows my mind! Thank you Ajnira's dream-Taika lol. And I think you're wrong about Taika not caring about it. I can't help but feel that he'll be honoured to be the figure that your brain chose to create to tell itself this awesome piece of advice lol

[@RadioactiveAnt7]

When you sleep your brain waves don't slow down. in the middle of rem cycles your brian waves increase so your thinking while you sleep.

[@mahuexvii]

That is really great advice. Good for you!

[@CoconutsGlow]

This guy is a creative powerhouse and beacon of positivity. A refreshing change from the usual stagnant, self-important director with a vision. He doesn't take himself seriously at all. All the outakes from his films, the entire crew looks like it's having a great time. He is like, Kubrik's opposite. Probabaly gets the shot in one take. :)

[@lara3540]

As someone who’s got a fairly late ADHD diagnoses I think armchair diagnosing someone with this hellish yet incredible disorder is almost impossible. However, after developing kind of a celebrity crush on Taika and watching more and more of his interviews I am willing to bet my first born child on the fact that this man has ADHD. I have never ever related to someone as much in my life - and that includes a lot of outspoken *diagnosed* people. His way of thoughtful emotional thinking but also absolute deadpan humor mixed with random anecdotes, losing his train of thought, randomly stimming and having the memory of a goldfish while being so passionate about creating is what has made my life so damn hard and yet beautiful for the past 19 years . I hope he knows the kind of inspiration he is for people of all backgrounds alike!

[@randomniche1345]

That last part about being interested in people resonated with me so much. I'm a street photographer and visual artist, I studied psychology at undergrad, minored in studio arts, and now doing my masters in neuroscience. I create stories and direct short films. I plan on studying medicine after my masters and continue with filmmaking as well. My friends would often joke about how i'm all over the place but honestly always told them they're all connected. I find all these facets rooted in that pure interest in people and human experience. Very refreshing video with really great insight from an organically creative person. Thanks for sharing

[@alana8088]

Late comment you may not see but check out the book Dark Horse… you will eventually bring all these natural motivations together and be a prodigy.

[@EmilDellgren]

The way he describes the gathering ingredients in the filming and making the meal in the editing is so good.

[@directorchris2]

The Way his T Shirt has all the Satanic Horn Symbols. is SOOOO Creative. and Gives Away his Secret

[@directorchris2]

Whoch...Pizzagate Reference too...He is crazy Thorough

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

@@directorchris2 Bruh.

[@directorchris2]

@@TomEyeTheSFMguy I m an envious director.. with actual ideas...like Rush hour movies and this crap got all the money

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

@@directorchris2 bruh.

[@Mlovesfashion62]

This man has never uttered a coherent sentence in his life. Not a single one. And I love him for it, finally some good representation

[@catleaxmas5416]

he is probably the only person who can give like inspirational talks like this that I can actually relate to and understand. because most of the time, for me at least, whenever people gives inspirational talk like this, it's just toxic positivities without actually being helpful. but this advises he gave, is the opposite of that. this is why he is my inspiration.

[@thetravisgreene]

"My first film I got nominated for an oscar, and people told me I was good and to just keep doing it"… sweet advice, Tai!

[@mcnallyaar]

Taika Waititi's flippant nature is so refreshing! Every time I hear them speak about any topic, I feel enlightened and invigorated.

[@amberpeace5099]

"Just thought I'd give it a go" - the most Kiwi response ever

[@spyrilleedinlarge5319]

That's why we get on with auzzie's. We like having a crack at things lol

[@blvkopvl5979]

Dude is a legend...one of tha funniest and most talented director/actors I've seen in a long time. he is also spot on about the creative process. Don't force it, give yourself the time and make it great. Don't take it too seriously and HAVE FUN is basically what he's getting at. That makes the art pure and more reflective of life. Live life, and make THAT inspiration

[@EMCAL13]

It really gives me a lot of hope that if you have ADHD, you can still be a world famous director.

[@catleaxmas5416]

truee, it's really giving me hope 😁

[@squiremuldoon5462]

You are most likely to win the lottery than be a fmous director with adhd, compare the number of famous hollywood directors with adhd to the number of people winning the lottery and do the math.

[@jurikowhy359]

@@squiremuldoon5462 Debbie downer

[@squiremuldoon5462]

@@jurikowhy359 we have to stop people from having dumb and unrealistic dreams.

[@squiremuldoon5462]

@@catleaxmas5416 keep the dream up and you’ll be directing the Avengers reboot part 5.

[@TheNetNauts]

he seems like he'd be a fun guy to hang out with, and even more so to work with on set

[@zaliaLP]

I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD and I can't help myself, but think that he might also have it, because identify with his thought and creative process so much😅 it makes me feel so much better to see that you can be absolutely chaotic and still successful

[@mickeymuse2]

Half of Hollywood has ADHD, myself included. XD

[@jessica5497]

Idk maybe lol i dont have adhd and a I also identify with him in that sense hahah but he may have It

[@nukliozz]

ADHD is fake

[@mickeymuse2]

@@nukliozz ADHD isn't fake, it's just terribly difficult to diagnose. Denying its existence denies the experiences of those who struggle with it.

[@nukliozz]

​@@mickeymuse2 Dr. Leon Eisenberg doesn't agree with you.

[@anacarpenter9254]

2024 Kia ora Taika Waititi ae marika. Pai te hanga. Pai ana nga korero ataahua. Arohanui ❤😊❤f

[@daisyduke717]

He gives me RDJ vibes. The ADHD, the analogies, the fractured thought patterns, even some of the same speech patterns and cadence.

[@LOLrigole]

Love him and his movies, but his “insight” pieces are in most cases just him going: “Basically, just wing it.” 😂

[@darkaero]

I mean, it's kind of true. And many of the greatest directors had the same attitude. A good example would be Orson Welles while making Citizen Kane. He and his crew pioneered many new ways of filming and early special effects by basically "winging it".

[@jessica5497]

Well thats the most honest insight, There is no recipe for life or having a creative life

[@AzeemaFaizunnisa]

You have to be talented like him to "wing" it!!

[@radekseky4571]

That's a good tip.

[@yamato.takeru.no.mikoto]

@@AzeemaFaizunnisa no you just have to wing it

[@rizzo-films]

Thanks man! When I watched this during the conference I thought it would be a shame for it to not be shown anywhere else afterwards.

[@TreeFrogStudios]

I agree, this interview is amazing 🙌🏽🎬🎥 please follow the channel we have more great film content coming 🤞🏽

[@darislaurins]

This is the most refreshing thing I’ve watched

[@janicebelfiore856]

He is probably right about art and painting but my son passed away and he was a part time artist. I took up painting and it has helped me feel calm and some connection to my son. It is helping me heal, to be creative. I only give away my art. Most I have. I will never be famous or successful but success is measured in different ways for me

[@erincoleman3743]

I’m glad painting has helped you connect with your son. If you didn’t know, Taika was a painter before he was a filmmaker. I think his comment isn’t about the medium but about what you’re talking about: how success is defined. In painting, galleries decide who’s a “successful” artist, whereas with film it’s different. We pay to see the movies and then can trash them or praise them. It’s a very different *commercial* metric for sure. But I agree with you. As an artist, success is defined in many different ways. I’m a musician, and for years my definition of being successful was simply that I be paid to play. Then COVID happened. I’m still a musician even though the gigs stopped. I wish you many comforting hours painting and creating.

[@kalolainefainu4119]

I needed to hear this no nonsense practical and entertaining advice... one creative to another... Hollywood or amateur... the struggles are the same!

[@mohammedelshaer4923]

I love him and his genius work.

[@Uns46]

Your creation is a part of you. So focusing on being a better person and your creation will mirror you as a person

[@otomeauthor]

As a writer, I feel like he’s the personification of my brain. XD All of this is legit. Also, he’s right about themes. Even if I start with a theme, halfway through, my story is like, “HA YOU THOUGHT.”

[@penmuni3833]

All great directors 'fake it till you make it'. He is just the only one being honest about it.

[@pippastar1606]

He's so rebellious - that's what makes him great

[@EalainKloapa]

Great video 😂 love the part obsessing over things... you don't have a theme the theme comes as a by product.

[@mahuexvii]

I kinda just want him and Jordan Peele to lock themselves in a room and see what they come up with 😂

[@kylewoodcreations]

Yes! Truth be told. Creativity is a messy process. Taika, you nailed it. Complacency is boring and predictable. The best creativity is unpredictable, like life.

[@joecook5689]

Was he hitler in jojo rabbit? Funniest character and writing in the last ten years. Brilliant stuff.

[@blvkopvl5979]

yup

[@heavyreckless]

how... how did you not notice that it was him?

[@joecook5689]

@@heavyreckless must've been the mustache?

[@eiveive]

parents and teachers need to hear this all but especially the last 5 mins

[@angelo_150]

Taika is so great.

[@renieryjimenez3955]

This is pure gold.

[@seekingthetruth3410]

It's cool that he's a watch collector, he also wears the right watch for the clothes he wears

[@asadfarooque9914]

5:50 wow ! That's what I wanted to hear.

[@avamay516]

9:12 😂😂😂

[@adityasharma2380]

this is the most candid.....whatever this is on the planet.......................or maybe not

[@oxiary]

way better than his first TedX talk Taika really grew up

[@express375]

I've got the odd socks part down. :)

[@kahlagerard2021]

Brilliant!

[@tdkfreak92]

Taika talking about socks and funeral is my therapy

[@NicoleMarshman]

English teachers around the world are ✨quaking✨

[@mascadadelpantion8018]

Isn't that the history of world's most polite vampire that was what we do in the shadows?

[@klaromaroundgeilomeilo2512]

What a great interview

[@johola]

3:22 I had the same problem all my life. threw out all socks i had and bought 30 pairs of the same black socks. my life has never been better ever since!

[@blummelodious1318]

How you be creative is simply to be Waititi in all things 🧘‍♂️

[@qnms101]

Honestly I love this man

[@Xhonik09106]

9:12😂😂

[@bonk2737]

In luv with him

[@chintanbankar5305]

One day this guy will direct r rated Deadpool

[@ishimura556]

Some Filmmakers meticulously craft their films...(Denis Villeneuve, to name one of many!)

[@mariebaumbach7345]

god i love him.

[@willbrown5503]

Does anyone know where you can buy this shirt? I think it’s great

[@michaelrubio15]

Haha this guy is awesome! What an interview!

[@ericmoore4526]

I love this guy.

[@mellowcreme5835]

loved this

Loved it, thanks! :)

[@stokedupart4078]

Around 3:58 Arabesque by Debussy plays in the bg

[@maxrowe1671]

saving this timestamp for my tutor later 5:25

[@TrappedinSLC]

Creatives probably need their own meetings.

[@martinisfuni]

Hahaha "some nerdy film student goes, 'I think the theme is about loyalty.'" hahahaha. That made me laugh a lot. Lol He's funny.

[@OlgaKuznetsova]

Taika Waititi is so precious!!!! I want to be besties with him!!! And the note about using comedy to disarm the audience is so insightful!

[@birklaj1505]

Less is more. He nailed it.

[@rixx46]

I’m guessing this was cut down from 63 hours of him rambling. Love him, love his work but he is ON ALL THE TIME. Getting a direct answer from him is like hoping to get a pearl from an oyster - - lot of trouble in hope of something rewarding. He seems profoundly uncomfortable in interviews.

[@ThePrincessChannel]

Taika, "The problem with a lot of artists or film makers is that they don't listen to the voices in their heads." So you should always follow the voices in your head unless your name is Charles Manson.

[@adrianpatrickart]

Slightly worrying that some people are taking this hilarious sketch a tad too seriously lol. He’s an ad-lib comedy genius.

[@adamlamare4777]

Agreed But everything that this genius is saying despite his amazing talents and comedic tone it all has a hidden smart message behind his words , I believe that is the same in his writing and film making process, god I would love to share my film ideas with this man.

[@cattivofilmsandmusic]

the best

[@realmediummike]

3:42

[@jaredrogersword]

I love me a chocolate cake pasta!

[@nikolasmoneta1493]

Never have I "understood" a filmmaker like Taika...

[@Pink000h]

Does anyone know what that song is at the top of the video?

[@skywire444]

He's some kind of "GOD" of creative. At least while I am watching this. Not sure if certain GODS have a timer or expiration date. But he is GOD here !! Taika Waititi spelled backwards is something special. There's your clue. Ok my morning tea is kicking in sorry for the ramble. But TW is twerrric

[@ScorpioDanielNerd]

Ititiaw akiat????

[@jimparis5073]

When you realise this man was korg,hitler and developed an app in Rick n morty 😱

[@tylero8595]

I think this dude and wes anderson are the best directors

[@deepbluntman___8650]

✌️

[@whythatspreposterous]

P R O C E S S - mix all the letters around and what do you get? C O R P S E S...and that...is Hollywood? Yo, Taika - no matter how many times I rearranged those letters you gave me I could not get CESSPOOL...what is the sercret of your creativity?!

[@kevk9923]

why are u screen recording this on a iphone 🤔

[@dariusmorgan5343]

"chill out"

[@AntonQvarfordt]

4.50 - If they didn't get it you didn't tell it well enough as a director or illustrate it right as an artist... It's your job as the creator to make people get what your trying to say... That doesn't mean you should do simple an banal shit... It's easy to have people 'get' that... What's hard is to have something quite abstract or complex or unclear and have people get that... That's like your whole job and purpose and an artist... If you put it on the viewer to make themselves get something then what the fuck do we need you for :P

[@joecook5689]

Which country is he from? South africa?

[@pugsyconglomerate]

New Zealand

[@joecook5689]

Australia?

[@joecook5689]

Oh, new zealand

[@johngrayatkinson1214]

Marvel/Disney is where creativity goes to die these days. I know he's getting lots of ladies and lots of Lucci, but I hope he breaks free,of the "Super hero" trap, and continues with his own Hunt for the Wilderpeople is just Fantastic x4

[@tlampful]

Tell me what you REALLY think. 09:15

[@Robutnikon]

Taika for Prez 🤟🏼💖🎊🙏🏼🍻⭐😎

[@alana8088]

Chocolate cake pasta 😂😂😂

[@nsc2443]

🤣🤣👍👍

[@picturesbypost]

What is that music in background

[@JacquelinElizabethWrites]

... what does taika have against sourdough?!?!

[@xodzphone]

when was this filmed

[@benkim6103]

Am I crazy or do I see a little bit of Robert Downey Jr.?

[@MsKewi-NYC]

Ya crazy! 😏 Your welcome!

[@miguelpantoja2294]

I also noticed it

[@zugrath16]

I was looking for this comment. I noticed it too

[@theyuki-fay-multiverse9086]

Dear taika I know u never read this 😂 I just hear the audio commentary of Jojo rabbit and I'm realy disapointed cause u say nothin about the movie u just call everyone and talk about making the movie just like in the 'behind the scenes' material but not about the actual scenes in the movie. That's not what an audio comatary should be. There are so many scenes I would love to hear something from u (or another actor) but most of that scenes u just let the movie run... Peace and love and the film is great I cried at the end no spoiler xD

[@kronk358]

Robert Downey Jr?

[@samlevy2137]

Came to the comments for this

[@kyhxx]

*

[@kyhxx]

7:32 nod know ur role- ironic some comment said Rick Rubin didn’t play any instruments for yrs bt yt “produced” massive albums to date- so nod if ur nt rigid enough to edit thn focus on th creativity sect ^ 10:22 nod bt “$” n b°Nk ruind art role in today etc so - will gt electrcn to provide 4slf n fam n invest thn use”$” to create n flow as please etc- w vid taiki- ur a child as a man - lol I have won th game of life by just being in that state so w ^

[@miczell]

9:10 :))))))))

[@holedplot]

Paulinho Gogó

[@xodz]

3 minutes in and nothing really was said except about sourdough complaints and the color of his socks

[@lightningwaves5436]

The thing about you(as well as the Russo brothers) is that you bring a great deal of respect and dignity into your work. How you treat and portray your characters, how you tell their stories is reflective of your great SELF RESPECT. Take Zack Snyder or the Buffy man. THEY dont have any self respect. THEY are flat out egoists. Perverted and NON-HUMAN. They will never have the impact and power that you and the Russo's have because they cannot love... Just look at the huge steaming pile of narcissistic sh!t that is the DCEU. ONLY Patty Jenkins and James Wan's films are meaningful, human and FULL of love. Everything else is a pile of shit.

[@yadanalin]

Typical Leo

[@mirajipalace319]

....

[@Leprutz]

His movies are amazing but he is kinda getting on my nerves?

[@DougieBarclay]

What a weird comment

[@Leprutz]

@Maranwë Adalaniell lol. Good one.

[@Leprutz]

@@DougieBarclay i so agree with you. I can,t say why but he kinda gets on my nerves. Not saying he is bad, i actually believe him to be nice but i kanda don,t feel his vibes. It might change some day... great director though.

[@jeric_synergy8581]

There's 13 minutes I'll never get back.