Cinema Quote by Peter Hedges

One of the things I tried to do is to kind of talk my actors through the scene, but at the same time let…

— James Wan

I personally take cues directly from the script, then I like to surprise the other actors. But you must maintain control on a level…

— Lusia Strus

My approach with actors is to try and give them whatever it is they need from me. Direction to me is about listening and…

— Christopher Nolan

With each one of my films, I'm exploring one of my own issues and I try to expose myself a little in the film.

— Jason Reitman

The actors have confidence in me to let me lead them to unexpected things.

— Christophe Honore

My films are about the little things that happen between people that are sometimes far more valuable and insightful than the big dramatic things…

— Jim Jarmusch

I never really make a film unless I feel like it's going to be personal and intimate, but also relevant to the audience.

— Ondi Timoner

If there's anything I know about directing, it's how to make actors comfortable. It's where I started and it's what I know, and it's…

— John Cameron Mitchell

I approach all of my movies with an open mind and a willingness to dive in and do what's asked of me.

— Amber Heard

I always try that my next film is different than my last movie. I would like to surprise my audience; that, I think, is…

— Harshvardhan Rane

You ask actors what they would like to do, and you constantly keep them engaged. You want their engagement, input, and sensibilities. It's that…

— Nicolas Winding Refn

I've always been interested in giving the audience a first-person experience in my movies.

— Doug Liman