Before that, Wegner had largely been raised on Disney movies and crappy Australian kids television.
Eventually, Wegner discovered indie darlings like Wes Andersonand Sofia Coppolaon her own.
Maybe, she thought, movie-making was within her grasp.
Its safe to say she made her crazy dream come true.
Could you speak more to that?
Im tired or Im sorry.
And theres something really invigorating and something gets unlocked in people when you ask their opinion.
It sounds likeThe Power of the Dogwas a great work experience for you.
I think it comes really down to communication and understanding.
Whats this person trying to express in what theyre saying and how can I help the greater situation?
I think often its not even the content of what someones saying thats difficult.
Thats not to say Im perfect.
Now knowing the nonviolent communication I can catch myself better.
Psychology is really fascinating to me.
Everyone has a different reaction to perceived danger.
I think the more I understand that psychology, the more empathetic I am towards everyones situation.
How do you feel about it?
Have you observed changes in the industry over the years?
Its a really hard thing to tangibly pull apart.
In my personal experience and I know its very depressing to say I think Im lucky.
Thats its own kind of tragic statement.
That said, theres also this invisible bias.
Ive noticed that successful creative people often have a specific kind of confidence.
Im just going to do it and its going to be fine.
Because if you dont have that, then youre definitely not going to get anywhere.
When you find your passion, it really feels like theres no other thing that you would consider doing.
Its really hard to decide to change what you like and dont like.
Being like, I really dislike tomatoes and I’m going to decide to like them.
Its a very internal thing.
Like being an astronaut or being in the circus or something.
Youre taking such a punt against the odds anyway.
What’s the best advice you ever received?
I always stumble on that question.
I actually did a film with my fellow nominee [forDune], Greig Fraser.
Trust your gut."
That really stuck with me, I think, as someone who was probably in my early 20s.
You’ve got good instincts."
And the worst advice?
I guess any rule that anyone is kind of a fundamentalist about is terrible advice.
There’s always exceptions.
And the most exciting work I think comes from when a rule gets broken.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
