Art making Quote by Yorgos Lanthimos
“I never think about it much, the visual aspect of it, until we start making the movie. I don't really think about it when we write. When we finish, and I start putting the film together, and we pick the locations, I do think about that a lot.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Favourite Production, 2018
Visual planning emerges during post‑production, not during writing, shaping location choices and cinematic feel.
In simple terms: Visual decisions happen later, not while writing.
Key Takeaway
Consider visual impact early.
Themes
filmmaking
visual design
production process
Mood
reflective
creative
Type
practical
insightful
When to use this quote
- film editing
- location scouting
- visual planning
Key Concepts
cinematography
location scouting
post‑production
creative workflow
Questions to Reflect On
- How could early visual brainstorming improve storytelling?
- What balance between script and visual planning works best?
A Different Perspective
Late visual focus can limit pre‑visualization and increase rework.
