A while back there was this fad where a big star [would…
“A while back there was this fad where a big star [would get] a producing credit and you'd ask around, and people were like, "No, they didn't produce, they just took the credit." I was flabbergasted. So when I started, people were weirded out by the fact that I was like, "How long is our prep? I'll come a week before that." They were like, "We're not shooting for six weeks."”
About This Quote
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Industry norms can be rigid; challenging them may cause surprise but can improve processes.
In simple terms: Question standards to improve workflow.
Question norms to improve work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film production
- project planning
- team management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you introduce change without alienating peers?
- What evidence convinces skeptics?
Resistance may hinder adoption of new ideas.