In my limited experience, shows are like children. You can teach them manners and dress them in little sailor suits, but in the end, they're going to be who they're going to be.
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Making a movie is like a marathon, and commercials are like sprints - they're equally satisfying, but in different ways.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote compares the filmmaking process to a marathon and commercials to sprints, highlighting their different yet equally fulfilling nature.
In this quote, Tony Scott draws a parallel between making a movie and running a marathon, emphasizing that both require endurance and long-term commitment. Conversely, commercials are likened to sprints, where the focus is on short bursts of creativity and quick turnarounds. Scott suggests that while the processes are distinct, both offer satisfaction in their own right, showcasing the diversity and complexity of creative endeavors in the film industry.
Themes
FilmmakingMoviesCommercialsCreativitySatisfaction
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a film festival to inspire aspiring filmmakers.
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