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Katie Aselton, born on October 1, 1978, is a talented film director known for her unique perspective and profound portrayal of female characters. Her works span a variety of styles, from independent films to commercial blockbusters, showcasing her passion and dedication to the art of film.

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“I love profanity, but I think if it's used too much, it just sounds a little trashy. I think it's more effective when it's dropped intelligently. I like intelligent profanity.”

Ifs Thinking Littles Used Sound Too Much Intelligent Profanity

Author:Katie Aselton

“I think the idea that women can stand up and be strong and still be seen as beautiful and sexual is kind of cool, and I would like to see more of that.”

Thinking Kind Stills Ideas Beautiful Strong

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“I don't know what's wrong with me, but like, the second I stop working, I have a panic attack, so it's good for me to be thinking of projects ahead of time and lining things up.”

Thinking Knows Projects Panic Ahead Of Time Panic Attacks

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“I have a very hard time picturing myself in a room with some type of goo oozing out of an air vent and killing me; that doesn't really scare me because I don't think that's going to happen to me.”

Thinking Hard Happens Rooms Air Type Killing Hard Times Scare

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“I think part of what makes someone a great actor is being able to walk into a situation emotionally available and open, and have all your guards down, and just have that level of trust and security in yourself to know that you could walk out on that limb with someone else and be safe.”

Thinking Knows Able Actors Walks Levels Situation Security Safe Down And Available Limbs Great Actors

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“I think I'm still trying to find my voice as a filmmaker and finding stories to tell.”

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“If people want to talk about anything I do, they can give it any name they want. As long as they're talking about it, I think it's great.”

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“I think there are certain tenets set in place for all different types on genres. For thrillers, women usually die first. I can't say exactly why, and it's kind of a bummer... But I also can't explain why the wallflower girl in the romantic comedy always gets the guy in the end. That's just the way those movies go.”

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“I get very nostalgic for times and places and experiences, but I have a wonderful group of core friends and family who I love and adore, so I don't mourn the loss of any particular friendship. I think they're all part of a path, and the ones that really mean something are still important in my life.”

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“You can't sit there and feel bad for yourself and say, "But, it's just not coming to me." That's an instinctual thing to do because that's the way the business normally works. But, when you've got a good brain on your shoulders, I think you can make it happen.”

Thinking Way Feels Happens Brain Shoulders Things To Do Make It Happen

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“I think a lot of times, when you're working in this business, and you're both actors or somehow involved in the industry, you can get torn in different directions and be on completely opposite schedules.”

Thinking Different Actors Industry Involved Opposites Schedules Torn Different Directions

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“Whole class of filmmakers, they're all graduating to a new level of filmmaking, which I think is awesome.”

Thinking Whole Levels Class Filmmaker Graduates Filmmaking

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“I love the studio system. Love that studio system and all their money. They're great; I think they're fabulous . You know, what it is right now is I feel like I'm still learning as a filmmaker, I'm still starting out.”

Thinking Knows Feels Stills Right Now Starting Studios Filmmaker Fabulous Starting Out

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“I'd like to make mistakes on my own dime, and not have a herd of people tell me what I'm doing wrong. and I'm also still trying to find and develop my voice as a filmmaker, and I think that's easier to do on your own terms, than trying to satisfy a bunch of people that are paying for the movie. That being said, I'm certainly open to moving into that world.”

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“I don't think I'm going to go into Iron Man. I mean, I can't say that I won't go into something like an Iron Man franchise.”

Thinking Men Mean I Can Iron Iron Man

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“When you start using more expensive cameras, everything around it gets more expensive, which is something we hadn't necessarily taken into account beforehand. Your lighting package gets way more expensive, and then coloring it is going to be more expensive. So I think all of that will essentially be cushioning our camera package. Budgets beget budgets, and expenses beget expenses.”

Thinking Way Taken Accounts Cameras Budgets Expensive Expenses Packages Lighting Begets

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Born: October 1, 1978
Known for: Film director
Quotes: 60

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