As an actor I am always waiting for my luck to run out.
Tom HanksRead
That's what's nice about directing a film and having it done: There's nothing more I can do about it. It's done. That's it. All I can do is let it go and hope that people are kind to it.
Interpretation
The essence of directing a film lies in the release and acceptance of the finished work.
In this quote, Tom Hanks reflects on the completion of directing a film and the importance of surrendering the project once it is finished. He emphasizes the emotional relief that comes with letting go of control and hoping for a positive reception from the audience, acknowledging the inevitable distance that comes between the creator and their work after it is done.
In practice
During a filmmaking workshop, to emphasize the importance of moving on after editing.
As an actor I am always waiting for my luck to run out.
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