Top 104 Quotes by Ava DuVernay

About Ava DuVernay

These are some quotes by American author Ava DuVernay Director, who was born on August 24, 1972.

I think for female filmmakers a big issue is making their second and third films.

I think for female filmmakers a big issue is making their second and third films.

Ava DuVernay

I love community, I love to be around other people. I love to be around other people when everyone's feeling good and doing their best. Not to just be the only one in the room that's shining.

I love community, I love to be around other people. I love to be around other people when everyone's feeling good and doing their best. Not to just be the only one in the room that's shining.

Ava DuVernay

I think good publicists are just like good mommies - always looking out, making sure folks are comfortable and making sure that folks are on time and making sure that folks are getting what they need and know what they need to do.

Ava DuVernay

When we say there's a dearth of women directors, it's not that there's a lack of women who direct: it's a lack of opportunities and access for women to direct and be supported in that.

When we say there's a dearth of women directors, it's not that there's a lack of women who direct: it's a lack of opportunities and access for women to direct and be supported in that.

Ava DuVernay

There's been no major motion picture released by a studio, no independent motion picture, in theaters, with King at the center, in the 50 years since these events happened, when we have biopics on all kinds of ridiculous people. And nothing on King? No cinematic representation that's meaningful and centered.

Ava DuVernay

If your dream is only about you, it's too small.

If your dream is only about you, it's too small.

Ava DuVernay

Filmmakers need to realize that their job isn't done when they lock picture. We must see our films through.

Filmmakers need to realize that their job isn't done when they lock picture. We must see our films through.

Ava DuVernay

Film school was a privilege I could not afford.

Film school was a privilege I could not afford.

Ava DuVernay

Be passionate and move forward with gusto every single hour of every single day until you reach your goal.

Be passionate and move forward with gusto every single hour of every single day until you reach your goal.

Ava DuVernay

I wish I could be the black woman Soderbergh, and put the camera on my shoulder and shoot beautifully while I directed.

I wish I could be the black woman Soderbergh, and put the camera on my shoulder and shoot beautifully while I directed.

Ava DuVernay

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