Good Quote by Jay Chandrasekhar
“We write and write and write until we think, 'If we have to shoot this script, we'll be happy, and it's going to be a great movie.' I meet with all the actors two weeks before, and I ask them, 'What lines don't work? What is uncomfortable for you? What jokes do you think aren't good? If you're not getting it, here's what the joke is.' You fix it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Art of Screenwriting” with Jay Chandrasekhar, 2018
Iterative script development through actor feedback improves authenticity and humor.
In simple terms: Rewrite based on actors’ comfort and jokes.
Key Takeaway
Embrace collaborative revisions.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
film
writing
Mood
energetic
pragmatic
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film production
- script workshops
- actor rehearsals
Key Concepts
feedback loops
comedy timing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance feedback with original intent?
- When does a script become over‑edited?
A Different Perspective
Too many revisions can dilute original vision.
