“I think it's like the '60s - we're going to see another revolution in film where these new filmmakers stand up and take ownership of what film is and mould it into what they want.” ThinkingWantFilmRevolutionFilmmakerOwnershipMould Author:Nate Parker
“If a director, I believe, has vision and knows so clearly what they want, then you can have a film that can perform. Whereas you can have done 50 movies, but if you're unsure this time, your movie may not turn out.” IfsKnowsWantBelieveMayDoneFilmTurnsI BelieveVisionDirectorsUnsure Author:Nate Parker
“I think it takes a lot of courage to be able to direct a film. If you have that courage and that vision together, and you pick the cast that you believe will achieve your vision, you win.” IfsThinkingBelieveAbleTogetherFilmWinningVisionAchievePicksDirectCasts Author:Nate Parker
“Sometimes little things can prolong an experience in a way that you run over budget. It's very scientific; a lot of people don't understand the science that goes behind making a film.” PeopleWayLittlesSometimesRunningFilmBehindsBudgetsLittle Things Author:Nate Parker
“The good thing about a film, or at least the films I've been a part of, is, no matter what happens in the end, you do the premiere and everyone's excited. You don't remember the rough times.” EndsMatterHappensRememberFilmNo Matter WhatGood ThingsExcitedRoughRough TimesPremieres Author:Nate Parker
“How many films are there about friendships between teenagers? And how many projects are there dealing with friendships among adults? True friendships - really dealing with the intimacy behind what happened then, and how long you've known each other, and the wounds that haven't healed. That's what [About Alex] film is about.” LongFilmBehindsKnownHappenedHavensProjectsAdultsWoundsIntimacyTeenagerTrue FriendHealedTrue FriendshipAlexAbout Friendship Author:Nate Parker
