Studio films are driven by marketing. The currency is literally money. But in the indie world, the currency is passion. — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
I love films where even if you don't like the film, it doesn't matter. It's about respecting a point of view. — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
I'm so sick of independent films being co-opted by Hollywood. You're making a project that's small, really personal, and the first thing… — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
As an Asian immigrant coming in, for the longest time I still had problems getting in the lot because they're just not… — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
Cinema is actually very backward. When we see gay characters or people of color, they're always there for that reason. I'm personally… — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
Ang Lee and 'Hulk,' for instance - a movie about a guy with different-colored skin and a lot of repressed rage? Sounds… — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
Do what you love. I've seen so many people through the years calculate and speculate on what films to do in order… — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
Film is similar to a basketball game. When that buzzer sounds, win or lose, the only thing you can control is how… — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
When I did my first student film, it was a ten minute film and it cost $U.S.4,000. I worked three jobs to… — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
You can't cheat comedy. You know, it either is going to be there on the day you capture or it's not. — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
I made a lot of mistakes along the way, but feel incredibly lucky to be in the position I am now and to be… — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
My brothers and I would try to talk our dad into letting us stay up and watch 'Star Trek.' I remember watching it and… — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
When I go on set, it's very important, the lenses I choose, what I choose to frame or not frame and that's how I… — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
My Taiwanese parents came to America with no money and supported my brothers and me as small business owners in Orange County, which is… — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
There's no guidebook on how to be a filmmaker. I just try to do my best. — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
People I work with are part of my family now: I feel like that's the new sense of family around the world. — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
I remember when I was a kid, I'd watch 'Kung Fu Theater' on TV, and all the movies would star guys named things like… — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
If you put forth a really diverse cast and you fight for it and it doesn't do well - and it may fail for… — Justin Lin Copy Share Image
