Cinema Quote by Scott Mechlowicz

As a director, I hoped that I was able to help the actors by giving them the space and the respect they need and…

— Angelina Jolie

To work with a director that has emotional commitment and passion toward the characters, and the piece, and the experiences, it only enriches your…

— Jessica Lange

From the initial days of my career I have always given importance to two things. One is to heed to directors instructions and the…

— Pankaj Kapur

I think acting really helps as a director. It's just no question, because you totally understand the acting process.

— Andy Serkis

There's a certain amount of empathy you need to have, and I've also never been one to call it in. I know some roles…

— Kim Basinger

When you have a good director, everything is taken care of.

— Manisha Koirala

Being an actor really, really strengthens me as a director. There's just a certain type of understanding that comes from having been there and…

— Aaron Ruell

After all these years, I'm starting to learn what a good director does, and I know what a good one does with actors: help…

— Brian Geraghty

It's very rare that you get a director that lets you be creative and bring what you feel your character should do or should…

— Kevin Hart

As I've always been open to learning, directors have helped me with the nuances of acting.

— Riya Sen

I think, to be a director, sometimes you need to have certain hunches - you have to believe in some gut feeling.

— Wong Kar-wai

I think acting helps me as a director no matter what. There is something about being reminded about the vulnerability it takes to be…

— Marielle Heller