The film and television industry is a realm of endless creativity, where art, technology, and storytelling converge. From actors to directors, writers to critics, many have shared their insights on the impact and magic of visual media. This collection of quotes captures the essence of the industry, offering unique perspectives on its power, challenges, and influence.
I never enjoyed working in a film.
Marlene Dietrich
Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you're a director. Everything after that you're just negotiating your budget and your fee.
James Cameron
“The secret to film is that it's an illusion.”
“If the boy and girl walk off into the sunset hand-in-hand in the last scene, it adds 10 million to the box office.”
You can map your life through your favorite movies, and no two people's maps will be the same.
You won't find me in a romantic comedy. Those movies don't speak to me. People don't come to talk to me about those scripts, because they probably think I'm this dark, twisted, miserable person.
Naomi Watts
“Learning to make films is very easy. Learning what to make films about is very hard.”
Hitchcock had a charm about him. He was very funny at times. He was incredibly brilliant in his field of suspense.
Tippi Hedren
Movies aren't machines. They interact with our brains.
If dreams are like movies, then memories are films about ghosts.
Adam Duritz
The first Disney movie I saw I think was 'Snow White.' I loved all the Disney princess movies.
Lily James
I live, therefore I make films. I make film, therefore I live. Life. Movement. I make home movies, therefore I live. I live, therefore I make home movies.
Jonas Mekas