Cinema Quote by David Slade
“Film is always a fight because you're the person, as the director, with a clear picture in your head of what you think is really exciting, and you're just trying to convince a bunch of other people to buy into that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015 Film Directors Panel, David Slade
Directors must persuade others to share their vision, making filmmaking a collaborative struggle.
In simple terms: Filmmaking is a battle to sell your vision.
Communicate vision clearly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- pitch meetings
- team building
- creative conflicts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance vision with team input?
- What tactics help win support?
Convincing others can dilute original ideas.