Always Quote by William Boyd
“I have always thought if you are going to make a film, it's much better to have an original script that will play to film's strengths.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaking Tips, 2010
Original scripts that play to a film’s strengths are preferable to adaptations.
In simple terms: Original scripts suit film best.
Write scripts that match cinematic strengths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film development
- pitch meetings
- production planning
- directing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a script inherently cinematic?
- How to identify a film’s strengths early?
Adaptations can also succeed.