Cinema Quote by George Lucas
“One of the most telling things about film school is you've got a lot of students wandering around saying, "Oh, I wish I could make a movie. I wish I could make a movie."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film school discussion, 1990
Film school students often express desire to make movies without understanding the work required, highlighting a gap between aspiration and reality.
In simple terms: Students want to make movies but lack experience.
Key Takeaway
Gain experience before dreaming big.
Themes
education
film
aspiration
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- film projects
- student workshops
- production internships
- mentorship programs
Key Concepts
creative ambition
skill gap
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can students take to bridge desire and skill?
- How can schools foster realistic expectations?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may overlook practical constraints.
![“In order to get [Mean Streets] made I had to learn how to make a movie," says Scorsese. "I didn't learn how to make a movie in film school. What you learned in film school was to express yourself with pictures and sound. But learning to make a movie is totally different.” quote by Peter Biskind](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/75d/peter-biskind-35896_cinema_in-order-to-get-mean-streets-made-i-had_857356.jpg)
![“I thought it [Star Wars] was too wacky for the general public. Right or wrong this is my movie, this is my decision, and this is my creative vision, and if people don't like it, they don't have to see it.” quote by George Lucas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c9e/george-lucas-1038_creative_i-thought-it-star-wars-was-too-wacky-for_73923.jpg)
