Like Quote by Andrew Haigh
“When I made 'Weekend,' the idea that 'Moonlight' would win the Oscar would be like, Whaaaaat? Like, that's not going to happen.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Weekend (2011) directed by Andrew Haigh
The speaker expresses disbelief that a modest indie film could win a major award, highlighting surprise at unexpected success.
In simple terms: Surprised that a small film could win an Oscar.
Key Takeaway
Expect the unexpected in creative work.
Themes
humor
surprise
film industry
expectations
awards
Mood
amused
reflective
optimistic
Type
observational
humorous
When to use this quote
- film festivals
- award season
- indie productions
- marketing strategies
Key Concepts
underdog success
industry bias
recognition
prediction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle surprise successes?
- What expectations limit creative ambition?
A Different Perspective
Success can be unpredictable and not solely based on prior reputation.
![“I've just never seen a live event [like Oscar] where the emotional swings - it was just stunning.And it was interesting because, on one hand, "Moonlight" is one of these, like, generational pictures that you wanted to see win. But at the same time, if "La La Land" had won, I completely understood.” quote by Cheo Hodari Coker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/57e/cheo-hodari-coker-4014_emotional_i-ve-just-never-seen-a-live-event-like-o_2782908.jpg)
