George Clooney, Julianne Moore, Matt Damon on Filming Through Trump's Election | TIFF 2017

The transcript discusses the impact of Trump's election on a film's production, highlighting changes in crew dynamics and the need for unity despite differing opinions. It explores how the film's tone was adjusted during editing to better reflect the times, emphasizing that films often serve as reflections of societal events and emotions rather than tools for changing minds. The conversation underscores the role of art in capturing historical contexts and collective sentiments.

How did Trump's election influence the film's production environment?

• It had no impact on the crew.

• It led to a more unified crew.

• It made the film more comedic.

• It caused a division among the crew.

What was a significant challenge in creating comedic scenes during the film's production?

• Political climate

• Actor availability

• Lack of resources

• Technical difficulties

How did the film's tone change during the editing process?

• It became more action-packed.

• It remained the same.

• It became more comedic.

• It became more serious.

What is the primary role of films and art according to the speaker?

• To predict future events

• To entertain audiences

• To reflect the sentiments of a time

• To change people's minds

How does the speaker compare the timing of films to historical events?

• Films are released years after events.

• Films are released simultaneously with events.

• Films are unrelated to events.

• Films are released before events.