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Quote by Rob Nilsson

“I would not presume to say that I know anything about "The Truth," whatever that is.”

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Rob Nilsson (born October 29, 1939) is an American independent filmmaker, director, screenwriter, and actor. Known for his experimental storytelling and low-budget productions, he often focuses on marginalized individuals and social realism. His film 'Northern Lights' (1979), co-directed with John Hanson, won the Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, establishing his reputation in independent cinema. Nilsson is a key figure in the San Francisco independent film scene, and his works explore themes of freedom, oppression, and human resilience. more

“You spend most of your time as a director trying to move forward with the movie. It happens on a daily basis, if not more than once a day, that you are struggling with budgetary constraints. Whereas when you're writing, the limitation that you have is your imagination. So it's decidedly non-pragmatic.”

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Author:Charlie Kaufman

“There are so many great stories and characters out there that you can just keep saying, "Yes," but you've got to eventually make the decision that if it's something you really want then do it for yourself.”

Ifs Want Character Stories Decision Do It Yourself Saying Yes

Author:Channing Tatum

“There's a dance that happens with you and that's why I really like doing it with stunt men, because they know how to dance generally better than actors do. It is choreography and if you aren't used to doing it things can go wrong.”

Ifs Knows Men Happens Used Actors Know How Choreography

Author:Channing Tatum

“The director sets the tone, and if someone's ruling it with an iron fist, people are quiet and the days go long in my experience, when there's a very serious tone, the days just drag. When there's someone who, in between takes, is joking or laughing the days go quick.”

People Ifs Long Laughing Serious Quiet Directors Tone Iron Drag Fists Ruling

Author:Channing Tatum

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