Done Quote by Jon Spaihts
“Once you've written a good script, it will get made or not get made, according to variables you cannot control, like stars getting interested, and the superstitions in Hollywood rising or falling around what is over and done with versus what's in.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2010 Hollywood interview, Jon Spaihts on script fate
Script success depends on uncontrollable industry factors beyond quality.
In simple terms: Success isn’t solely about script quality.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty, network, and adapt projects.
Themes
film industry
uncertainty
creative control
Mood
cautious
realistic
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- pitch meetings
- production cycles
- career planning
- project selection
Key Concepts
market dynamics
networking
luck
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you control in the script process?
- How do you handle rejection?
A Different Perspective
May cause frustration and wasted effort on uncontrollable aspects.
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