I think we're going to enter a phase where there's less interest in the CGI and there's a demand for story again. I think we've dropped the ball a little bit on stories for the sake of the amazing toys that we've played with.
Peter JacksonRead
I have a freedom that's incredibly valuable. Obviously my freedom is far smaller in scale than people like Zemeckis and Spielberg have here. But it's comparable. I can dream up a project, develop it, make it, control it, release it.
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What this quote means
The quote reflects the value of creative freedom in the filmmaking process.
Peter Jackson emphasizes the importance of having creative freedom as a filmmaker. He acknowledges that while his scale of freedom may not match that of renowned directors like Zemeckis and Spielberg, he still cherishes the ability to dream, develop, produce, and control his projects, which allows him to express his artistic vision fully.
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FreedomCreativityFilmmakingSuccessArtistic Vision
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Example use cases
This quote can inspire aspiring filmmakers to value their creative freedom during their projects.
More from Peter Jackson
All quotes →We're human beings, and we want stories. We're always going to be entertained and have our emotions touched by humanity and by things that we recognize in our own lives. So whilst every now and again we'll be happy to watch a bubblegum film, it's never gonna be the only things that get made.
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Adapting a novel is not really about being faithful to every word and every moment the author has created. It's more about that same story being filtered through somebody else's sensibility.
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As a filmmaker, I believe in trying to make movies that invite the audience to be part of the film; in other words, there are some films where I'm just a spectator and am simply observing from the front seat. What I try to do is draw the audience into the film and have them participate in what's happening onscreen.
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The most honest form of filmmaking is to make a film for yourself.
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I've always tried to make movies that pull the audience out of their seats... I want audiences to be transported.
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