Deals Quote by David Fincher
“For a number of years, I'd been around the kind of people who financed movies and the kind of people who are there to make the deals for movies. But I'd always had this naive idea that everybody wants to make movies as good as they can be, which is stupid.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film industry discussion, 2015
Describes naive belief that everyone wants artistic excellence, contrasting with commercial realities of filmmaking.
In simple terms: Not everyone seeks artistic perfection.
Key Takeaway
Recognize varied motivations in film.
Themes
film
naiveté
industry
Mood
realistic
reflective
Type
industry
philosophical
When to use this quote
- pitch meetings
- budget negotiations
- creative collaborations
Key Concepts
artistic integrity
commercial pressure
networking
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your collaborators?
- How balance art and commerce?
A Different Perspective
Idealism can clash with profit motives.
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