Always Quote by Andrew Dominik
“For me, the movie's always evolving as I'm doing it. I throw things in as we shoot, and I take things out as we go. I want to create a whole life and then select the pieces that best sort of describe it later, you know? So there's a lot of wastage when I make a film.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaker discussion, 2020
He describes filmmaking as an evolving, iterative process where elements are added and removed to shape a cohesive narrative.
In simple terms: Filmmaking is a continual edit and refinement.
Key Takeaway
Embrace flexibility and edit ruthlessly.
Themes
creative process
iteration
editing
storytelling
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
process
creative
When to use this quote
- directing a film
- script development
- post‑production
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
film production
artistic vision
collaboration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what to keep or discard?
- What criteria define the “best” pieces?
A Different Perspective
Too much improvisation can dilute a clear vision.
