Filmmakers Quotes

204 quotes by 172 authors

Stories in which the destruction of society occurs are explorations of social fears and issues that filmmakers, novelists, playwrights, painters have been examining for a… — J. J. Abrams
As filmmakers, we can show where a person's mind goes, as opposed to theater, which is more to sit back and watch it. — Darren Aronofsky
Movies are not novels, and that's why, when filmmakers try to adapt novels, particularly long or complex novels, the result is almost always failure. It… — Paul Auster
When I did 'E.T.,' it sort of solidified the only family I know are these film crews. These gypsies. These filmmakers. That was the solidification… — Drew Barrymore
I am filled with awe that filmmakers have the capacity to stir us and give us back a sense of wonder. — Theodore Bikel
As filmmakers, we're constantly always looking for something to bring the audience deeper into the reality of the story we're telling. — Jeff Bridges
I would like to hook up with one of the great Japanese filmmakers, like the master that made 'Ringu,' and I would like to take… — Nicolas Cage
It's nice being friends over a period of time with people whose music you like so much, or other filmmakers, seeing people change, go through… — Noah Baumbach
I'm very happy to be involved with great filmmakers. — Josh Brolin
I've spent a great deal of my life doing independent film, and that is partly because the subject matter interests me and partly because that… — John Hurt
The filmmakers who I'm pining to work for aren't ringing my phone off the hook — Sean Astin
Eyeing the traffic circulating the lobby hung with bad art. Big invasive stuff unloaded on Stanley Bard in exchange for rent. The hotel is an… — Patti Smith
It's now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers. I've always believed that Star Wars could live beyond… — George Lucas
Joanna Priestley is one of the most interesting and adept personal animators and filmmakers. I have enjoyed her work for years and been amazed at… — Gus Van Sant
For young filmmakers, Saw is a perfect film. It doesn't cost the GNP of almost every country of the world. — Donnie Wahlberg
That's my advice for indie filmmakers: Marry a supermodel. — Edward Burns
I love awards, especially if I get them. It's up to the courage of the filmmakers to make art in cinema, not just business. John… — Ben Gazzara
I think filmmakers want their movies to be seen. — Alex Winter
Painters can study the masters can't they? Musicians can hear Beethoven. What will filmmakers do? — Eva Marie Saint
I'm often asked by younger filmmakers, 'Why do I need to look at old movies?' I've made a number of pictures in the last 20… — Martin Scorsese

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