“You can't make movies without known names, and unknowns can't become k...” — Debra Granik Quote

“You can't make movies without known names, and unknowns can't become known, because they can't get work.”

“Festivals are where I see other peoples' films, where we talk, where I get to learn what was working about the film, I get to have a discussion with viewers... and people who enjoy reading films - I enjoy reading other peoples' films, and what discussions can come of that.”

“I love to champion some of the hardworking actors where, it's been said to me, they don't bring money. But to me, they bring everything. They bring their wonderful selves.”

“At the time, there were very few foreign names in the press and they were all factory workers. I thought I'd never get a job at a university with a foreign name.”

“I didn't grow up knowing actors' names, and my parents weren't theater people.”

“It's special - when you start playing, you are aware of names like Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie; you have seen them playing and know what great players they are. So it's fantastic to have a chance to line up with them. I'm really pleased with how that understanding has started off.”