Patty Jenkins Quotes

I've always wanted to be behind the camera in some capacity.

I went to USC and tried to learn about the other side of the camera a little bit.

People who are good at film have a relationship with the camera.

Eventually I'd love to be able to direct.

I'm one of the few directors that actually shoots a lot in camera.

One thing I'm passionate about is directing. I've always wanted to direct.

I think directing is something I would really enjoy.

As a DP who mostly does features, I'm normally in a director's pocket, 24/7.

I was in film school as an undergrad with a focus on directing. Once I started working on shoots, I realized, 'Oh, I really like this cinematography thing.'

I've discovered that being behind the camera is more fascinating. If I had to choose a profession today, it would have been something behind the camera.

I've always been passionate about directing.

I am very much open to doing cinematography for any talented filmmaker, if the script is good.

I don't watch a lot of films. I'm usually involved in making them.

I really like photography, and I'd like to do more of that kind of thing. If I had to choose a different job within the industry and do it well, I would love to do cinematography.

I don't like to watch playback. But being on the set, watching the way the camera is being moved and the way the light is being used, you do get an idea of it.

The way you present a stunt is tied in to the way you photograph it, so you're hanging out with the cinematographer.

I've watched directors since my very first day of acting because I knew I wanted to direct.

I started out with this dream of being a director and doing cinematography and bought my first film camera at 15.

I really got into filmmaking through photography.

And later I thought, I can't think how anyone can become a director without learning the craft of cinematography.

I love directing, and I will direct myself a few times.

The biggest difference for me was that I operated almost every frame on 'Mudbound,' and I didn't operate on 'Black Panther.'

I do like being in front of the camera more and more. Having experience behind it has taught me about lighting and angles, how to move, and what looks good and what doesn't.

Everything that is somehow related to direction and filmmaking fascinates me, like cinematography.

My entire career has been behind the camera, and that's definitely where I'm most comfortable.