Why do so many women drop out of the workforce at this age, in our late 30s, early 40s? Well, often it's because we're raising kids, so, let's be honest about that. — Marielle Heller Copy Share Image
I think there used to be more respect toward young people in movies. John Hughes really respects his characters and they're given their emotional… — Marielle Heller Copy Share
I remember my grandmother's husband dying. But I think I was older. I think I was 7 or 8 when he died. But I… — Marielle Heller Copy Share
My normal way of filming something is, like, one camera, very well planned out, knowing exactly how we're going to get each shot. — Marielle Heller Copy Share
You live in an apartment in New York, and you think all the time about like, 'I don't even know who's living above me.'… — Marielle Heller Copy Share
I spent most of my 20s working as an actor. I started writing and directing because I was frustrated with the types of roles… — Marielle Heller Copy Share
I'm getting more and more used to the fact that being a director and being a woman are two things that everyone wants to… — Marielle Heller Copy Share
I don't really believe that all theater needs to be filmed - for some things, the special part of live theater is that it… — Marielle Heller Copy Share
I do think there's probably a little more opportunity to direct in television, because there are just so many TV shows. In movies, it… — Marielle Heller Copy Share
One of the boring tricks about capturing Broadway onscreen, actually, is just about all the different unions. — Marielle Heller Copy Share
Why do so many women drop out of the workforce at this age, in our late 30s, early 40s? Well, often it's because we're… — Marielle Heller Copy Share
I just have no interest in making a biopic. No offence to biopics, it's just not where my mind goes. — Marielle Heller Copy Share
As women we are very accustomed to putting ourselves in the shoes of male leads. — Marielle Heller Copy Share
I remember the first time somebody classified me as a feminist. I was in fourth grade. And I remember thinking, 'Oh, is that what… — Marielle Heller Copy Share
Just make things, and find people you love working with. If you're working on something you truly love and are passionate about, you will… — Marielle Heller Copy Share
