Filmmaking Quote by Laura Dern

My roommate at Yale University introduced me to the auteur theory of filmmaking. I soon became a big fan of the works of John…

— Lloyd Kaufman

I've been lucky to work with some of the most creative people and it's true that I enjoy filmmaking and I'm an enthusiast.

— Nicolas Cage

I consider myself a completely lucky filmmaker. I've had nothing but good luck. Everything I've needed has come my way.

— Woody Allen

I was lucky enough to come in at the beginning of the independent film movement, and it's really shaped my life and my career.

— Julianne Moore

I'm better suited to be a director, I think. I see myself as the general author. I hate the word 'auteur,' because it sounds…

— Cary Fukunaga

I've had really great experiences working with first-time directors. They come at filmmaking with fresh ideas. I've been very lucky that way.

— Jeff Bridges

I always argued against the auteur theory; films are a collaborative art form. I've had some fantastically good people help me make the movies.

— Alan Parker

If you're a fan of auteur filmmaking, I'd say get yourself invested in some really good TV shows.

— Joe Russo

I was fortunate to work with some of the talented filmmakers of our industry. In addition, one film leads to another. As a newcomer,…

— Rajkummar Rao

I've been really lucky in terms of film projects with people, terrific actors and also writers and directors that I really respect.

— Ricky Jay

Over the course of my career, I've had the great fortune of working with some incredible filmmakers who have protected me and inspired me…

— George Clooney

I've been very lucky. The moment I decided to return to films, I got two good projects.

— Suman Ranganathan