Style is something that's extremely important, but it must grow naturally out of who and what you are and what the material calls for. It cannot be superimposed.

The first work of the director is to set a mood so that the actor's work can take place, so that the actor can create. And in order to do that, you have to communicate, communicate with the actors. And direction is about communication on all levels.

The informing idea of what you want to say and do, that's what will take you from film school to professional - the idea. That's what is original to you.

William Friedkin Quotes