Sir Ridley Scott Considers Himself 'an Influencer'

"I'm not a filmmaker, I'm an influencer," says Ridley Scott

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ridley Scott has described himself as an "influencer" rather than a filmmaker, saying he has often been ahead of the curve with his work, according to Variety.

Ridley Scott Brands Himself a Movie 'Influencer': 'Never Want to Repeat Myself'

Ridley Scott considers himself an “influencer” in Hollywood because he believes his filmmaking has consistently stayed ahead of the curve. Approach to Storytelling Credit: Lumeimages / MEGA The Alien director, 88, reflected on his career and approach to storytelling in an interview with Britain’s The Times newspaper, insisting he has no interest in repeatedly following formulas that have already proved successful. Scott said, “Everything now is …

Ridley Scott makes bold claim about his Hollywood career

Ridley Scott makes bold claim about his Hollywood careerSir Ridley Scott has labelled himself as "an influencer" in Hollywood.The English filmmaker, known for his sci-fi films, told The Times newspaper that he believes he has always been "ahead of the game" in the movie industry.He said that he...

Ridley Scott: 'I'm Not a Filmmaker, I'm an Influencer'

Ridley Scott says he no longer sees himself as a filmmaker, telling The Times he is an influencer because he has been ahead of the game for 49 years.

Sir Ridley Scott considers himself 'an influencer'

Hollywood director Sir Ridley Scott considers himself "an influencer" in the movie business because he's always "ahead of the game".

Ridley Scott Says He’s Not Actually a Filmmaker, He’s an Influencer

Ridley Scott has spent nearly 50 years shaping how movies look and feel, from the acid-blooded terror of deep space to the neon rain of a dystopian future. So when The Times of London recently asked the director to name the through line across his career, his answer wasn’t “filmmaker.” It was something a little more modern — and a little more provocative. At a podium inside the TCL Chinese Theatre, Scott addresses the crowd during the Los Angele…