Complexes Quote by Josephine Decker
“I'm constantly telling young people that their voices and stories are important. Making a movie is such a large-scale, intense operation that imagining that you "deserve" to be making it is - well, complex.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaker Josephine Decker on directing, 2023
She emphasizes that every individual’s perspective matters, especially in collaborative, high‑stakes creative projects, urging creators to claim their right to participate.
In simple terms: Your voice matters in big projects.
Key Takeaway
Believe you belong and contribute.
Themes
creativity
inclusion
collaboration
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- film production
- team meetings
- workshops
- community projects
Key Concepts
storytelling
self‑advocacy
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you assert your story in a large team?
- What structures support inclusive voices?
A Different Perspective
Confidence can be undermined by industry gatekeeping and self‑doubt.
