Priyanshu Chatterjee Quotes

I've worked with a lot of first time directors; in fact, I enjoy it because there is a certain beginner's mind that they bring into a project that isn't loaded with the way things have been done before. There's a certain freedom to it.

I'm always looking for something new: a new inspiration, a new philosophy, a new way to look at something, new talent.

When you work with filmmakers, and it's their first film, there's an exuberance and optimism, which is quite... There's no room for being jaded. Thinking that you know it all.

Division stifles progress and prevents good ideas - no matter their source - from being heard and considered.

I selfishly like a lot of first-time directors because they over-prepare, they're super eager, and there's very little ego.

It is absolutely important to balance stars with newcomers so the whole chemistry and ambience between people who have never worked before becomes far more explosive and exciting.

Think big, think fast, think ahead. Ideas are no one's monopoly.

I love being directed. Because it's another thought, it's another fresh idea. You're so grateful for an original idea that you haven't had.

One of my philosophies as a director is to listen to other people's great ideas because they'll help make you better.

You don't have to stay in your lane when it comes to friendship or ideas.

As children, our imaginations are vibrant, and our hearts are open... Everything amazes us, and we think anything is possible. We continuously experience life with a sense of newness and unbridled curiosity.

Don't be afraid to be confused. Try to remain permanently confused. Anything is possible.

Invention is a flower, innovation is a weed.

The challenge is not finding the attitude, but it's really just being open and willing to go for it and try different things, and having a director that you can trust. The attitude is not something that I intended or created.

Don't be afraid to borrow. The great men, the most original, borrowed from everybody.

I also have learned as an actor, this ties in the principles of improv, sometimes someone gives a piece of instruction and my first reaction is "I don't want to do that." I've always learned that every time I just say yes and go for it something happens. Whether it's what the intent of the direction was or not or something new happens. It's just remaining open to other people's ideas.

Listen to Everyone. Ideas come from everywhere

Creativity in life is about saying yes to new ideas.

When I'm doing something, it's something that I had a perspective on in my childhood, or now, but it may be different. I always can go back to what I love, but if somebody has a better idea, then I'm all for it.

I have always lived my life by thriving on opportunity and adventure. Some of the best ideas come out of the blue, and you have to keep an open mind to see their virtue.

You'll never know how close you are to a million-dollar idea unless you're willing to listen.

When you work with an actor and then you discover new things that are better, I think you gotta be free to be able to go with the new things that you're finding. I think that's very important. I have a strong idea when I go to shoot a movie but I also love to discover things when I'm on set as well.

Be open to other people's ideas. Don't get arrogant about your ideas. Shoot a lot of options so you're not stuck with just one version of something.

Above all, you must remain open and fresh and alive to any new idea.

The novelty we want is always close to the familiar.