It starts with the writer-it's a familiar dictum, but somehow it keeps getting forgotten along the way. No film-maker, irrespective of his electronic bag of tricks, can ever afford to forget his commitment to the written word.
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Casting sometimes is fate and destiny more than skill and talent, from a director's point of view.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success in filmmaking often depends more on fate than just technical abilities.
This quote by Steven Spielberg emphasizes the importance of fate and destiny in the filmmaking process, suggesting that while skill and talent are vital, there are elements beyond our control that significantly influence the outcome of a film. It reflects a perspective that acknowledges the unpredictable nature of creativity and production in the arts, where sometimes luck and timing play crucial roles in a director's success.
Themes
FateDestinyFilmTalentSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
During a film festival speech to highlight the unpredictability of filmmaking.
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