"Sinners" Director Ryan Coogler Opened Up About His Favourite Part Of Filmmaking, And It's Not What You'd Expect

“ I feel like I ’m helping somebody do the thing that I really like . ”

If you know anything about filmmakerRyan Coogler, it’s that he’s passionate, insightful, and deeply intentional with his work.

But when he sat down with us to discussSinners,the filmmaker opened up about what truly fuels his love for the craft, and it’s not honestly so inspiring.

Speaking to BuzzFeed UKalongside Michael B Jordan, Ryan shared that there isn’t any part of the filmmaking process he doesn’t love, but he finds producing most rewarding, saying; “I feel like I’m helping somebody do the thing that I really like.”

Ryan went on to say that while he loves writing and directing, the feeling of bringing someone’s dream movie to life is the pinnacle; “It’s very addictive. You’re in service to somebody else’s vision in an art form that you know can be impactful,” he shared.

Sinnersis the first feature film he’s has written, directed, and produced, but the first film he produced through Proximity Media – his production company – wasJudas and the Black Messiahback in 2021.

The Fred Hampton biopic picked up numerous accolades, and director Shaka King has been open about how much of an impact Ryan’s input had on its success.

And though he loves producing, those who have worked with Ryan Coogler when he’s wearing his director hat shared the same high praise – Hailee Steinfeld described watching his process onSinnersas a"core memory."

You can watch the full chat with Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan interview below, andSinnersis in cinemas now!

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“I feel like I’m helping somebody do the thing that I really like.”

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If you know anything about filmmakerRyan Coogler, it’s that he’s passionate, insightful, and deeply intentional with his work.#

But when he sat down with us to discussSinners,the filmmaker opened up about what truly fuels his love for the craft, and it’s not honestly so inspiring.#

Speaking to BuzzFeed UKalongside Michael B Jordan, Ryan shared that there isn’t any part of the filmmaking process he doesn’t love, but he finds producing most rewarding, saying; “I feel like I’m helping somebody do the thing that I really like.”#

Ryan went on to say that while he loves writing and directing, the feeling of bringing someone’s dream movie to life is the pinnacle; “It’s very addictive. You’re in service to somebody else’s vision in an art form that you know can be impactful,” he shared.#

Sinnersis the first feature film he’s has written, directed, and produced, but the first film he produced through Proximity Media – his production company – wasJudas and the Black Messiahback in 2021.#

The Fred Hampton biopic picked up numerous accolades, and director Shaka King has been open about how much of an impact Ryan’s input had on its success.#

And though he loves producing, those who have worked with Ryan Coogler when he’s wearing his director hat shared the same high praise – Hailee Steinfeld described watching his process onSinnersas a"core memory."#

You can watch the full chat with Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan interview below, andSinnersis in cinemas now!#