Roger Corman quotes

Roger Corman is an American film producer, director, and actor renowned for his influential work in low-budget independent cinema. Many famous filmmakers and actors began their careers under his guidance. He is known for his prolific output and lasting impact on the film industry. Here are 8 of his quotes:

Motion pictures are the art form of the 20th century, and one of the reasons is the fact that films are a slightly corrupted artform. They fit this century - they combine Art and business! (Roger Corman)

Other writers, producers, and directors of low-budget films would often put down the film they were making, saying it was just something to make money with. I never felt that. If I took the assignment, I'd give it my best shot.

Roger Corman

When I started in the late 1950s, every film I made - no matter how low the budget - got a theatrical release. Today, less that 20-percent of our films get a theatrical release.

Roger Corman

As a producer, I probably am a little stronger than most, since I was a director originally.

Roger Corman

One of the worst things you can do is have a limited budget and try to do some big looking film. That's when you end up with very bad work.

Roger Corman

My father was an engineer and I intended to follow in his footsteps, but movies became my real passion. Careful planning is important in engineering, so I used that experience to focus on film preproduction. With the low budgets I had, I couldn't afford to have the cast and crew waiting around for days on a 10-day picture while I figured out how and what to shoot.

Roger Corman

It's not so much watching them but understanding how they were made – the preparation and willingness to deviate when necessary especially if you're on a low budget, I also took every film I made seriously and did my best on every one.

Roger Corman

Jim Cameron is proof that if you are good, you'll get promoted.

Roger Corman

Roger Corman

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Occupation: American Producer
Born: April 5, 1926
Died: May 9, 2024
Quotes count: 8

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