Action Quote by John Lasseter
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“It [moviemaking] is about entertaining audiences with great characters and great stories, you want to make people laugh, you want to make people cry, you want to have great music that is memorable. You want a movie that, as soon as it's over, you want to watch it again, just like that. That's what it is, whether it's live-action, animation, hand drawn, computer, special effects, puppet animation, it doesn't matter. That's the goal of a filmmaker.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Animation Talk, 2010
A filmmaker’s purpose is to create memorable, emotionally resonant stories with strong characters and music that invite repeat viewings.
In simple terms: Make stories that move people and stay with them.
Key Takeaway
Focus on character, emotion, and memorable music.
Themes
storytelling
emotion
character
music
repeatability
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
instructional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- film pitch
- script development
- directing actors
- editing
- marketing
Key Concepts
cinema
audience engagement
emotional design
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance emotional impact with visual spectacle?
- What makes a film worth rewatching?
A Different Perspective
May overlook technical innovation in favor of sentiment.
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