Francis Ford Coppola talks live film making

Francis Ford Coppola thinks movies could be streamed live in the future.

The legendary filmmaker is behind features such as The Godfather and Dracula. He last directed Twixt in 2011, but already has his eye on possible new trends.

"Movies no longer have to be set in stone and can be composed and interpreted for different audiences that come to see it," he explained to during a recent conference held by the Producers Guild. "Film has always been a recorded medium.

"You can do anything and you can do it live. Live cinema could be like live theatre. Streaming will be broadcasting.

"Maybe I should put my money where my mouth is and do it live."

The Godfather became a classic in 1972 and the franchise still has many fans. However, Francis, 75, revealed he wasn't initially taken with the project.

"I didn't want to make The Godfather," he candidly said. "I needed the money. It was a job."

The Coppola family also produced screenwriter-and-director Sofia who is behind Lost in Translation, The Bling Ring and Somewhere.

Francis' granddaughter Gia is also following suit with her debut feature Palo Alto. However, Francis wouldn't recommend this lifestyle to just anyone.

"I don't think it's ever good to choose that you want to be rich and famous," he advised. "Make personal work about you and what you feel and what you know. Art should be personal and filled with life and illuminate contemporary times."