What Filmmakers Can Teach Entrepreneurs Your favorite filmmakers talk about the blood, sweat and tears of creating.
By Linda Lacina
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Making a film, like running a business, is a collaborative process. The greats have vision but also the smarts and the guts to get those around them to help improve it. In this new book, The Filmmaker Says: Quotes, Quips and Words of Wisdom (Princeton Architectural Press, 2013), writer Jamie Thompson Stern compiles thoughts from famous directors about inspiration, instinct and bringing a big idea into the world. We've pulled out our favorites in this slideshow.
The Filmmaker Says, Princeton Architectural PressJulie Taymor
Julie Taymor on vision.
The Filmmaker Says, Princeton Architectural PressJames Ivory
James Ivory on instinct.
The Filmmaker Says, Princeton Architectural PressOrson Welles
Orson Welles on the power of ignorance.
The Filmmaker Says, Princeton Architectural PressDanny Boyle
Danny Boyle on the rush of discovery.
The Filmmaker Says, Princeton Architectural PressJane Campion
Jane Campion on blazing your own trail.
The Filmmaker Says, Princeton Architectural PressJonathan Demme
Jonathan Demm on learning by doing.
The Filmmaker Says, Princeton Architectural PressQuentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino on risk.
The Filmmaker Says, Princeton Architectural PressSam Mendes
Sam Mendes on opportunity.
The Filmmaker Says, Princeton Architectural PressTony Scott
Tony Scott on imitation.
