Actor Quote by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
“Film, for me, is in two stages. One is when I write the script more or less on my own - that's the nice bit. And then comes for me the unpleasant bit when they all go off, 100 people - actors and camera people and film and sound - and I stay away. When they go into the editing room, I come in again, and that's the bit I like.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaking Process, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, 1990s
She enjoys scriptwriting alone but finds the collaborative production and editing phases challenging yet rewarding.
In simple terms: Writing is solitary; production is collaborative.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both solitary creation and teamwork.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
film
Mood
balanced
reflective
Type
cinematic
personal
When to use this quote
- film projects
- team meetings
- editing sessions
- creative retreats
Key Concepts
script development
production dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you manage creative disagreements?
- What part of production excites you most?
A Different Perspective
Collaboration can cause creative conflicts.
