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We like the story about Tom Cruise winning his first Oscar on November 16,2025, noting how many times he said the word 'thank you'. Repeatedly, more than 20 times, he thanked everyone involved.
He thanked everyone in the room, including the studios, the agencies, the artists, and the storytellers. He thanked the Academy. He thanked directors, writers, actors, cinematographers, editors, designers, stunt teams, and film crews. He thanked the theater owners and exhibitors, all of whom, he said, “make it possible for audiences to gather in the dark and experience something together.”
All filmmakers share a deep appreciation for the collective effort involved, no matter the size of the project. This shared experience fosters gratitude for being part of a world where we bring both true and fictional stories to life through film.
gratitude is good