Depends Quote by William Monahan
“Yeah, well I can't see a situation where I wouldn't at least re-write as a director something I was going to direct. At the moment, I wouldn't direct anything that I hadn't written. I can now say, as everybody else says, that it all depends on the script.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Director Interview, 2010
A writer should only direct projects they have authored, trusting the script's quality above all.
In simple terms: Direct only what you write.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize scripts you wrote.
Themes
authorship
creative control
trust
script quality
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
professional
When to use this quote
- film production
- career decisions
- project selection
Key Concepts
screenwriting
directorial integrity
artistic ownership
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust scripts you didn't write?
- How does authorship affect direction?
A Different Perspective
Directing without writing may dilute vision.
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