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Category: In Their Words

Thoughts from directors around the world.

In Their Words

In Their Words — Monday, October 1, 2012

October 1, 2012December 27, 2021 Michael J. Casey

Film is incredibly democratic and accessible, it’s probably the best option if you actually want to change the world, not just re-decorate it. —Banksy Continue reading In Their Words — Monday, October 1, 2012

In Their Words

In Their Words — Sunday, September 30, 2012

September 30, 2012December 27, 2021 Michael J. Casey

Newlyweds shooting budget: 5k for actors, 2k insurance, 2k food and drink. 9k in the can. We only shot 12 days. That’s how to make an independent film. —Edward Burns Continue reading In Their Words — Sunday, September 30, 2012

In Their Words

In Their Words — Saturday, September 29, 2012

September 29, 2012December 27, 2021 Michael J. Casey

Drama is life with the dull bits cut out. —Alfred Hitchcock Continue reading In Their Words — Saturday, September 29, 2012

In Their Words

In Their Words — Friday, September 28, 2012

September 28, 2012December 27, 2021 Michael J. Casey

The less you see, the more you believe. You must never try to impose your views on the viewer, but rather you must try to let it seep in, little by little. —Jacques Tourneur Continue reading In Their Words — Friday, September 28, 2012

In Their Words

In Their Words — Thursday, September 27, 2012

September 27, 2012December 27, 2021 Michael J. Casey

I would travel down to hell and wrestle a film away from the devil is it was necessary. —Werner Herzog Continue reading In Their Words — Thursday, September 27, 2012

In Their Words

In Their Words — Wednesday, September 26, 2012

September 26, 2012December 27, 2021 Michael J. Casey

Personally I am very pessimistic. But when, for instance, one of my staff has a baby you can’t help but bless them for a good future. Because I can’t tell that child, “Oh, you shouldn’t have come into this life.” … Continue reading In Their Words — Wednesday, September 26, 2012

In Their Words

In Their Words — Tuesday, September 25, 2012

September 25, 2012December 27, 2021 Michael J. Casey

It’s all exploitation. I mean, it is if you’re honest about it. You pick up a camera and point it at someone, you are exploiting them. I don’t care who you are. The issue to me is what is the … Continue reading In Their Words — Tuesday, September 25, 2012

In Their Words

In Their Words — Monday, September 24, 2012

September 24, 2012December 27, 2021 Michael J. Casey

The camera is the director’s sketching pencil. It should be as mobile as possible to catch every fleeting mood. It must whirl and peep and move from place to place as swiftly as thought itself. —F.W. Murnau Continue reading In Their Words — Monday, September 24, 2012

In Their Words

In Their Words — Sunday, September 23, 2012

September 23, 2012December 27, 2021 Michael J. Casey

The cinema is the greatest means of expression ever invented. But it is an illusion more powerful than any other and it should therefore be in the hands of the magicians and wizards who can bring it to life. —King … Continue reading In Their Words — Sunday, September 23, 2012

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