When I was growing up in the '50s, I had never heard of a "woman film director," so I did not consider it as an option. But I was fortunate that in the late-'60s and '70s, because of the feminist… — Chris Hegedus Copy Share Image
I have always felt that documentaries are an opportunity for me to witness a world that I know nothing about. — Chris Hegedus Copy Share Image
Even after forty years of directing, shooting and editing films, when I collaborate with a male partner, people still perceive the man as the… — Chris Hegedus Copy Share Image
I am particularly pleased to see that there are so many women working in documentary film. — Chris Hegedus Copy Share Image
I was inspired by Maya Deren because she was the first woman filmmaker whose films I saw. I also loved Fellini and Goddard because… — Chris Hegedus Copy Share Image
When I was growing up in the '50s, I had never heard of a "woman film director," so I did not consider it as… — Chris Hegedus Copy Share Image
It's always been difficult for me to find funding for a story that I want to follow in real time. Financiers are hesitant to… — Chris Hegedus Copy Share Image
My favorite film is "Meshes in the Afternoon," a short avant garde film directed by Maya Deren. This was the first film that I… — Chris Hegedus Copy Share Image
If you love your craft there will be passion. Most of my films are with people who are really passionate about what they are… — Chris Hegedus Copy Share Image
Since I shoot, record audio and edit, I was able to begin the filming without hiring a crew and create a sample to show… — Chris Hegedus Copy Share Image
I have always thought that if you can give viewers the sense of being there a story can be very compelling. — Chris Hegedus Copy Share Image
Crowdsourcing is an invaluable resource for filmmakers, but be prepared for an enormous amount of work. — Chris Hegedus Copy Share Image
When Steve Wise told me that he intended to argue in court before a judge that an animal could be a "legal person," it… — Chris Hegedus Copy Share Image
