Why Christopher Nolan Said No to Film School and You Should Too!

✎ Get free access to our vault of PDF summaries for every YouTube video here: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/the-vault ✎ Christopher Nolan’s journey is proof that you don’t need permission to start—you just need to start. In this video, Evan Carmichael breaks down Nolan’s top ten rules for success, showing how he went from making low-budget films on weekends to directing some of the biggest blockbusters of the 21st century. You’ll learn why Nolan never let film school rejection stop him, how he focused on honing his skills by doing every job on set, and why sticking to your strengths and standing out is key to building a successful career. Throughout the video, Nolan shares valuable lessons on playing to your passion, challenging yourself, and always prioritizing the audience. You’ll see how he used early experiences making short films and corporate videos to sharpen his craft, and why caring deeply about your work makes all the difference. Plus, Nolan emphasizes the importance of being hands-on—he believes that if it’s going on the screen, he’s the one who should shoot it. His mindset of leading by example and doing the hard work himself shines through. Evan also dives into why Nolan never gets caught up in awards but stays focused on creating something meaningful for viewers. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories from actors on how approachable and collaborative Nolan is to work with, and how his attention to detail inspires everyone on set. Watch until the end to get bonus insights on who influenced Nolan’s career and how you can apply his principles to your own life and business. ★★★ JOIN ME LIVE ★★★ • I go live every week. Join me & ask your questions: http://evancarmichael.live/ • or You can ask your question in our Discord: http://evancarmichael.biz ★ BOOKS ★ • Momentum: https://amzn.to/3kJZIAv • Build to Serve: https://amzn.to/3XZiCSg • Your One Word: https://amzn.to/3R9qVII • The Top 10 Rules for Success: https://amzn.to/3JcNZVe • 254 Confidence: https://amzn.to/3jdh9c2 ★ RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU ★ If you enjoyed this video, you may enjoy these other videos from Evan Carmichael: • Christopher Nolan's Top 10 Rules For Success - https://youtu.be/IEescTqaL1Q • Quentin Tarantino's Top 10 Rules For Success - https://youtu.be/8pALdP35zAU • Martin Scorsese's Top 10 Rules For Success - https://youtu.be/ZRao9DFDqsw ✔ SOURCES ✔ https://youtu.be/3xHkBRtVNE0 Popcorn with Peter Travers https://youtu.be/0CaDZamA2ok BAFTA Guru https://youtu.be/mctB3gGmv18 Ruben Peralta Rigaud https://youtu.be/ptarnCGqmsk Karachi Film School https://youtu.be/Jl9fZvNNRGI Bollywood Scanner https://youtu.be/udb7_1rO7Cc IGN ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ⚑ If you want to do great things you need to have a great environment. Create one by subbing and watching daily. http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=Modelingthemasters ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ Leave a comment on this video and it'll get a response. Or you can connect with me on different social platforms too: • My Live Calendar: http://evancarmichael.live/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evancarmichael/ • Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evancarmichael • Discord: http://evancarmichael.biz • Twitter: https://twitter.com/evancarmichael • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evancarmichael/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvanCarmichaelcom • Website: http://www.evancarmichael.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for watching - I really appreciate it :) Much love, Evan #Believe