I'm fairly certain when I die that the obituary will say, 'Author of 'Angels in America' dies.' Unless I'm completely forgotten, and then it won't say anything at all.
Tony KushnerRead
What's important in the filmmaking process has stayed the same. Keep it small, keep it personal, keep it authentic, work with people you like and trust. That process is much longer than the filmmaking process. The development process is a long one, so try and say something of importance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Filmmaking thrives on authentic, personal connections and meaningful content.
Simon Beaufoy's quote emphasizes the enduring values in filmmaking, highlighting the importance of keeping the production small and personal, fostering trust among collaborators, and focusing on creating meaningful narratives. He stresses that the development stage is crucial and should aim to convey important messages, aligning artistic integrity with collaborative authenticity.
Themes
FilmmakingAuthenticityTrustPersonalDevelopmentProcess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a film school seminar to inspire students about the importance of trust in teamwork.
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