“I think sequels are very dangerous if you assume and presume success. I think you have to plan each film as a standalone and commit yourself to that as your primary objective.” IfsThinkingFilmPlansDangerousAssumingCommitObjectivesPrimariesSequels Author:Hutch Parker
“A filmmaker should never assume he's superior to his subject. I often find that even the simplest topic remains an enigma. The best film portraits not only evoke that enigma but ingest it in a process that renders what's invisible visible.” ShouldFilmProcessSubjectsRemainsAssumingInvisibleSuperiorsFilmmakerVisiblePortraitsTopicsSimplestEvokeEnigmaBest FilmNever Assume Author:Damian Pettigrew
“I won't make shorthand films, because I don't want to manipulate audiences into assuming quick, manufactured truths.” WantFilmAudienceAssumingManipulateShorthand Author:John Cassavetes