Shekhar Kapur Quotes

My passion for film-making was bordering indulgence. But gone are those days when I was adventurous.

When I was younger, I did things with a camera I would not do by myself. I remember going down to the docks in San Francisco and asking a fisherman if he would take me out on his boat. I would never do that without a camera.

I'm drawn to cinema, especially when you're on a project that feels like it's going to be a challenge.

At the end of Requiem all I wanted to do was get a DV camera and just do a small film. But then the hunger comes back.

Consider what a romantic expedition you are on; take notes.

If an idea isn't exciting, you shouldn't do it.

I have fun making films. I love making films. It's the only thing I know how to do. And I do it well.

What I need is to express my passion for life... It's movement I'm interested in, the life in me, the life in humanity.

As long as the world continues to be strange and interesting, I still want to take pictures of it.

I love making films more than anything, but it's tough.

If I go home from a day of shooting, and I haven't at some point felt the magic, I'm really frustrated.

I think I still have that same drive and determination, the same curiosity and passion for filmmaking that I did when I first started. Every film brings with it unique challenges and experiences, and I approach every one with the same enthusiasm.

I can't really envision a time when I'm not shooting something.

When I look for the next project, it's always about, 'Is it going to push me out of my comfort zone? Am I doing something different? Am I working with people who are passionate about what they're doing?' At the end of the day, if I'm going to be bored on set, then I'm not gonna be happy.

I look for stuff that I'm passionate about.

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.

What it all boils down to for me is having the enthusiasm to do something for enjoyment and being stimulated by what's around you. That's what photography does for me.

I just want to do cool stuff.

I just want to make whatever is exciting.

Just go out and do things, and those things that continue to spark an interest, do more of.

My motivation is to be creative and have fun. You want to do something that keeps you on your toes the rest of your life and keeps you busy.

I wasn't aware it could make me rich or famous. I just wanted to take pictures.

'Quest' is a romantic name for journey, and I think 'fire' is a word that has stimulating connotations for all of us.

When I'm on an adventure, I live with a camera in my hand, and that's what I try to give to the readers inside the space that gives us every chapter of the story.

I like creation even if it is a bit difficult. It is always very exciting.