Directing Quotes

I mean, if you are directing actors to do one thing and then directing them to do something else entirely because the one thing you wanted them to do may not work, then you are just shattering their confidence in the project.

Directing a movie is serious, it's not a joke.

Acting is the easiest money you'll ever make in your life, and directing is probably the hardest money.

Some friends of mine who are actors feel directing shuts them down and kills all their impulses, but the worst thing for me is if I feel a director hasn't noticed.

I mean, the shoe - there is a music to it, there is attitude, there is sound, it's a movement. Clothes - it's a different story. There are a million things I'd rather do before designing clothes: directing, landscaping.

This directing thing just sort of fell my way and landed in my lap.

I truly enjoy directing. I enjoy looking at the words on the paper and visualizing how to make them come to life.

Yet, analytical truth is not as mysterious, or as secret, so as to not allow us to see that people with a talent for directing consciences see truth rise spontaneously.

You know, episodic TV directing is a very long and arduous job. You have very short schedules, short short shooting days, and you have to get lot of pages done.

I want to die in the saddle. I love writing, producing, acting, directing.

Directing a film was something I was yearning to do. I always wanted to see if I had the capacity to be a good storyteller.

I think directing in a team is a really good idea because it stops the cult of the director as God straight away, and also you're discussing things on set so it opens it out to everyone and it becomes a totally collaborative thing. And you have someone who supports you when you're feeling a bit insecure.

I don't see myself ever retiring, unless it's for something that I like better, and so far I like directing a lot but I don't see the necessity to retire from anything unless there's a really great alternative.

In a daydream sort of way, I think it would be pretty cool to direct a movie. But I have been on movie and TV sets and know it is hard work. I like directing it in my mind. It is easier.

The hardest part of directing is the choosing. Unlike an actor who can do a variety of work, it is a year of your life, you can't afford to get it wrong.

I always loved silent movies. I was not a specialist, but I loved them. And when I started directing, I became really fascinated by the format - how it works, the device of the silent movie. It's not the same form of expression as a talkie. The lack of sounds makes you participate in the storytelling.

Writing, producing and directing, I must say, is incredibly satisfying and gratifying. I've never been happier.

It's such a strange combination that I'd be unhappy to make anything like that without Landis directing.

Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision.

I had kicked around the idea for Good Eats when I was directing commercials.

Directing has completely changed the way I write and watch films.

It's not easy to strap yourself down to a desk and bash on a keyboard when you know you can direct lots of films, because directing films is fun and interactive and gregarious. Writing isn't.

Directing is a more pragmatic experience, where you have to deal with the restrictions of time and money that force you to make certain decisions you don't have to make when you're writing.

Directing, I get all kinds of inspiration. It's working with people. It's a lot more fun.

Directing her was like directing Lassie. You need 14 takes to get each one of them right.

Sean's a better person when he's directing. He becomes a queen when he's an actor. And he's so unhappy when he's acting.

My only fantasy about writing was that in my old days, after directing many masterpieces, I would write my memoirs.

It was great. I mean, it's a blast directing underwater stuff.

But only if I believe that my directing talents will improve the material I'd be working on. I want to make sure I don't sacrifice beautiful material on the altar of my direction.

I have no interest in writing, directing or producing.