Chasing Quote by David Ayer
“The movie on the screen is always going to be different from the movie in your head. How it makes you feel is what I'm after, what I'm chasing, and what I'm trying to construct.”
About This Quote
The speaker emphasizes that personal emotional response to a story matters more than its literal content, and they aim to craft experiences that evoke specific feelings.
In simple terms: Emotion over literal fidelity
Focus on feeling
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film criticism
- creative writing
- directing
- marketing
- personal storytelling
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- designing immersive media
- crafting persuasive narratives
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure the success of an emotional impact?
- What techniques help align audience feeling with intent?