John Schneider Quotes

The truth of the matter is, I'm a filmmaker.

I think film, to me, as a director, is about telling a story.

I always want to be telling stories in whatever fashion I can, and directing is really just understanding and learning a different element of that storytelling process.

I love directing - it's always so involving, so challenging.

I suppose I like to think of myself as a film-maker.

At the end of the day, filmmaking is all about telling stories, and I'm just doing my part.

I'm someone who has a singular goal in making films: I want to tell a story. There are certain stories that I want to tell.

I think I might want to get into development, as in developing my own sort of piece, whether it be for the stage or the big screen or for television.

The technology available for film-making now is incredible, but I am a big believer that it's all in the story.

When I was young, my idea was to become a filmmaker.

I try to make films that I find exciting. It makes me want to get out of bed at five in the morning, have my make-up done and play for the rest of the day.

I write a lot too, so I would like to write or direct in the future if I can.

A filmmaker has almost the same freedom as a novelist has when he buys himself some paper.

A film maker is a very intelligent man. Do not underestimate him.

Filmmaking is something that I'm really passionate about. Film, in general, is something that I'm passionate about.

I want 'Like Brothers' to answer young kids who ask, 'How could I possibly become a filmmaker?' This book will step that out for you.

To make films, it always begins with two words: what and how. First of all, you have to find a story, or what are you going to tell? And you have to find a way to tell it visually.

I did a couple of short films when I was in Scotland.

I'm interested in the film world; I love being a storyteller.

I always dreamt of being a director.

I love directing as I've got such a fantastic, a creative mind.

What got me into making movies was that I wanted to be a journalist.

I have a dormant director in me. I do think about subjects and films I want to make. I get pretty excited about them.

I'm a filmmaker and I intend to continue making films of all kinds, in any manner, shape, or form - short or long.

Making a movie like 'Felony' is hard work because you're really putting your own ideas on the screen. You can't hide behind some other person's script; you're saying, 'This is my brain, and I want you to know what I think'.'