Hot Quote by David Cronenberg
“But when you're writing a script - for me anyway - you have to sort of create an enforced innocence. You have to divest yourself of worrying about a lot of stuff like what movies are hot, what movies are not hot, what the budget of this movie might be.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: David Cronenberg on Filmmaking, 2003
Creating a script requires shedding commercial concerns to preserve artistic innocence and focus on pure storytelling.
In simple terms: Ignore market trends to stay pure.
Prioritize artistic integrity.
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When to use this quote
- indie filmmaking
- script development
- creative workshops
- budget planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance innocence with practicality?
- When is commercial awareness beneficial?
Ignoring market realities can jeopardize a film’s success.