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“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.” quote by David Cronenberg
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“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.”

David Cronenberg

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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.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize artistic integrity.

Themes

filmmaking artistic purity creativity

Mood

thoughtful determined

Type

creative practical

When to use this quote

  • indie filmmaking
  • script development
  • creative workshops
  • budget planning

Key Concepts

Enforced innocence budget irrelevance creative focus

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance innocence with practicality?
  • When is commercial awareness beneficial?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring market realities can jeopardize a film’s success.

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