Gavin Hood quotes

Gavin Hood is a South African film director, screenwriter, and actor recognized for his impactful storytelling. His work spans both local and international cinema, with acclaimed films such as "Tsotsi" and "Ender's Game." He continues to shape global film culture with his compelling narratives and diverse projects. Here are 5 of his quotes:

It is a myth to think that sometimes creative disagreement doesn't necessarily produce a better result.

Gavin Hood

The truth about filmmaking is you have all these ideas and you're trying to convince everybody that they should buy into this idea, but at two o'clock in the morning when you're all on your own you're going, 'Geez, I hope I know what I'm doing. I hope this idea is gonna work.'

Gavin Hood

For me, one of the privileges of being a writer is to poke your nose around and learn about worlds you don't know.

Gavin Hood

My first experience with film was through a still camera. I would sit, very much against my will, with my father in the game reserve, watching some elephant or rhino or whatever, through a 400 millimeter lens and wait, and waiting and waiting.

Gavin Hood