"When you're working with a smaller budget I suppose one of the things that has to be in your mind when you are writing is that you have to keep the characters down to a minimum"
- Atom Egoyan
About this Quote
Atom Egoyan's quote suggests that when working with a minimal budget, it is essential to be conscious of the number of characters in a script. This is since having a lot of characters can be expensive in terms of production expenses. Egoyan is recommending that writers should focus on developing fewer characters, but making them more significant and unforgettable. This can help to create a more effective story, as the audience can become more invested in the characters and their journey. In addition, having less characters can assist to decrease the amount of time and cash invested in production. Egoyan's quote is a tip to authors that when dealing with a smaller spending plan, it is necessary to be conscious of the variety of characters in a script.
This quote is written / told by Atom Egoyan somewhere between July 19, 1960 and today. He/she was a famous Director from Canada.
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