Red carpet fashion and interviews from the Oscars 2018

The transcript features a conversation about a filmmaker's achievements, including multiple nominations and a first-time writing award. The discussion highlights the film's uniqueness and the exceptional talent of leading actor Timothy Salome. The filmmaker also shares thoughts on the competition, acknowledging the quality of other films despite not having seen them.

What can be inferred about the speaker's view on the future of Timothy Salome?

What was the speaker's opinion on their competition during the event?