SPEECH - Leigh Whannell at Australians In Film 5th Annual Award & Benefit Dinner

The transcript describes the speaker's relationship with James, whom they met at film school in Melbourne, Australia. The speaker admires James' talent and work ethic, recounting their early collaboration on a stop-motion film and James' consistent nature over the years. James' skills in filmmaking are highlighted, along with his passion for the craft, which remains unchanged despite his success. The speaker considers James a filmmaking brother, emphasizing his kindness and enthusiasm.

Where did the narrator first meet James?

• On the set of 'The Conjuring 2'

• At a film school in Melbourne

• In a film studio in Sydney

• During a film festival in Brisbane

What was the title of the short film that James and the narrator worked on together?

• Ghost Detective

• Puppet Mystery

• The Conjuring

• Dead Detective

How does the narrator describe James's filmmaking skills?

• As effortless as playing basketball for LeBron James

• As simple as writing a novel

• As easy as playing a musical instrument

• As challenging as climbing a mountain

What does the narrator say about James's interest in award shows?

• He is very interested in them

• He dislikes them

• He only attends them occasionally

• He is not interested in them

How does the narrator describe his relationship with James?

• As a mentor-mentee relationship

• As a filmmaking brotherhood

• As a distant friendship

• As a professional rivalry