Different Quote by Karyn Kusama
“I do think it's possible for me to go back to the studio, and for a lot of women filmmakers to be going back into studio filmmaking with a different sense of their own agency, and a different sense of the respect that they can command. When you asked the question about whether women want to be making big studio movies, the answer is almost always yes. It's just, how do they want to be treated? What is that experience going to be? And if you know the experience is gonna be shitty going into it, I personally am at a place where I'm not willing to punish myself any longer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Variety, 2023
Women filmmakers seek agency and respect in studio projects, demanding better treatment and experiences.
In simple terms: Female directors want respect and control in big movies.
Key Takeaway
Demand equitable treatment and supportive environments.
Themes
gender equity
agency
studio filmmaking
women in film
creative control
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film production meetings
- studio negotiations
- career planning
- advocacy workshops
Key Concepts
feminist theory
industry power dynamics
representation
workplace culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How can studios restructure power to empower women?
- What support systems help sustain agency?
A Different Perspective
Industry structures may still limit true agency despite intentions.
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