Veteran director Phillip Noyce says age brings creative confidence and speed to
Australian director Phillip Noyce, 76, says filmmakers gain a creative edge with age, allowing them to work faster and more confidently on set. Noyce recently completed the Viola Davis thriller Ally Clark and notes that experience reduces speculation in storytelling. While youth dominates headline-grabbing roles, veteran directors including Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott continue thriving in their seventies and eighties.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 19:11 UTC
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