Believe Quote by Guillermo del Toro
“When I did 'Mimic,' it was such a difficult experience to try to make. Believe it or not, I did try to make a really adult giant bug movie. And then, in the course of the process, it kind of died a horrible death and gave birth to the movie that exists now, which now, in retrospect, I like. But it's not the movie I set out to do.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Hollywood Reporter, 2017
Creative projects may evolve dramatically, turning setbacks into new, unexpected works that can be rewarding.
In simple terms: Unexpected changes can lead to new creations.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change and keep creating.
Themes
creativity
adaptation
film making
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
creative
process
When to use this quote
- Starting a film with a different concept
- Pivoting after a project fails
- Finding value in the final product despite setbacks
Key Concepts
Serendipity
iteration
artistic evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you learn from a failed project?
- How do you stay motivated when outcomes shift?
A Different Perspective
Original vision may be lost, causing frustration.
![“I loved making The Imitation Game and it's really gratifying to hear the audience's response to the character that I play. It was just a little thing that I did because I really liked the film and I liked Benedict [Cumberbatch] and I loved Morten's [director Morten Tyldum] previous film…” quote by Mark Strong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8f0/mark-strong-9188_audience_i-loved-making-the-imitation-game-and-it_873375.jpg)
