Access Quote by Roger Ross Williams
![“I had full access to the material, and had a great relationship with Sean Bailey, the president of Disney productions. He really guided me through the licensing process of the footage. I made presentations to the various departments at the studio, and they were moved by Owen's [Suskind] story.” quote by Roger Ross Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f6c/roger-ross-williams-5118_access_i-had-full-access-to-the-material-and-ha_1200830.jpg)
“I had full access to the material, and had a great relationship with Sean Bailey, the president of Disney productions. He really guided me through the licensing process of the footage. I made presentations to the various departments at the studio, and they were moved by Owen's [Suskind] story.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Documentary Filmmaker Roger Ross Williams, 2022
He describes how strong relationships and guidance helped navigate licensing and present a compelling story to Disney.
In simple terms: Good connections and mentorship aid creative projects.
Key Takeaway
Leverage mentorship and clear communication.
Themes
collaboration
licensing
storytelling
networking
presentation
Mood
professional
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film production
- licensing negotiations
- studio pitches
- story development
Key Concepts
mentor guidance
industry process
creative advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to build diverse support networks?
- How do you balance creative vision with corporate constraints?
A Different Perspective
Relying on a single mentor can limit broader perspectives.
![“Licensing is how indie rock people make a living these days, so whatever about that. But I want good films and good placement for the songs because I want to be exclusive. I don't want to just sign it away because I don't want songs to lose meaning, but I'm also...I don't care [that] Wilco sold…” quote by Justin Vernon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/745/justin-vernon-4380_care_licensing-is-how-indie-rock-people-make_317128.jpg)
![“I both didn't know Owen [Suskind] beforehand and didn't have any connection to the autistic community. But Owen wasn't really a problem, because he participated in the writing of the book and wanted people to see him as he truly is. As far as the cameras, Owen lives in the moment and the cameras…” quote by Roger Ross Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3b3/roger-ross-williams-5118_autistic_i-both-didn-t-know-owen-suskind-beforeha_133749.jpg)
