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Young film makers should learn how to deal with the money and learn how to deal with the power structure. Because it is like a battle.
Martin Scorsese
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Young filmmakers must understand financial and power dynamics in the industry to succeed.

Martin Scorsese emphasizes the importance for aspiring filmmakers to grasp the financial aspects and the influence of the hierarchical structures within the film industry. He suggests that navigating these elements is as challenging as a battle, indicating that success requires both knowledge and strategy in handling money and authority.

Themes

FilmmakingMoneyPowerSuccessIndustryEducation

In practice

Example use cases

During a workshop on filmmaking, a mentor might say this quote to highlight the importance of financial literacy.

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