Dean Quote by Roland Emmerich
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“Dean [Devlin, Emmerich's partner on "Independence Day"] and I always said that we'd only do it when we had a really good story that excites us both, and we have the story written. And we've had it for a year and a half, two years. So we've been ready.”
About This Quote
Source Film Production Interview, 1996
They only proceed with a project when they have a compelling story that excites both creators, emphasizing story quality over timing.
In simple terms: Only start projects with a strong, exciting story.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize story strength before production.
Themes
film production
story development
collaboration
excitement
Mood
determined
optimistic
strategic
Type
motivational
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- film pitching
- scriptwriting
- team building
Key Concepts
creative partnership
project management
narrative impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a story compelling enough to start a project?
- How do you balance excitement with practicality?
A Different Perspective
Great stories can still fail without resources.
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