Business Quote by Michel Hazanavicius
“It's not my job. The Weinstein company, it's their job to convince people. My job was to make the movie. That's what I did. I know what we did in France was to have the maximum screenings just to let people talk about the movie and say they enjoyed the movie.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Artist, 2011
He focused on his own role and used strategic screenings to generate buzz, leaving persuasion to the studio.
In simple terms: He did his job and let others handle promotion.
Key Takeaway
Do your work well and let others handle marketing.
Themes
film production
marketing
collaboration
Mood
pragmatic
focused
Type
professional
strategic
When to use this quote
- movie release
- film festivals
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
strategic release
publicity
audience engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance creative focus with promotional needs?
- What role should creators play in marketing?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on both quality work and effective promotion.
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