Dead Quote by Edgar Wright
“I remember when we did 'Shaun of the Dead,' and when we were trying to get it off the ground in 2001 before we actually made it, a lot of people just didn't want to know.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Shaun of the Dead (2004) – interview about development, 2001
Creating a film can face skepticism and disinterest before it materializes, testing creators' resolve.
In simple terms: People often doubt projects before they start.
Persist despite doubt.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- pitch meetings
- fundraising
- script revisions
- early production
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles will you overcome to launch your idea?
- How do you keep momentum when others are indifferent?
Not all ideas survive initial rejection; timing matters.