The thing is I write to music, so every script I have has its own playlist. Music just opens me up to the emotions that I'm writing. It's just a pretty cool thing. Gina Prince-Bythewood coolemotionmusic Change image and share on social
I was adopted by two amazing people: a Salvadoran mother and a white father who were incredibly supportive of me and my work. I am eternally grateful for them. Gina Prince-Bythewood adoptamazeeternally Change image and share on social
Everything I've written has been personal and touched on things that I needed to deal with in my personal life. So I just feel that writing is great therapy, and the best writing comes from truth, and so I mine my life constantly for that. Gina Prince-Bythewood constantlydealfeel share on social
With 'Love And Basketball,' every studio turned it down. Gina Prince-Bythewood basketballlovestudio Change image and share on social
As an audience member, if I go to a film, and I am watching two actors, and they're kissing, and it looks like they don't even want to be kissing, it just takes me out of the film. Gina Prince-Bythewood actoraudiencefilm Change image and share on social
I remember sitting in the theater watching 'Bridesmaids,' and I'm doubled over laughing, and then I'm crying in the same movie. It's the overwhelming feeling, as I'm looking up and seeing these women, and I'm realizing how rare it is to see that. Gina Prince-Bythewood bridesmaidcrydouble share on social
Improv is a very big thing for me. The thing with actors is I do not understand at all how they do what they do. I'm fascinated by it, and I have such a respect for it. Gina Prince-Bythewood actorbigfascinate Change image and share on social
I love writing and directing because it's great therapy. Every project I've done, there's been a personal connection. Gina Prince-Bythewood connectiondirectgreat Change image and share on social
Twitter and social media have so changed the game for filmmakers, but especially for artists. It shrinks the world and gives chance to feel like they know you. But it's a blessing and a curse. It can help build you up, but there's also such anonymity. Gina Prince-Bythewood anonymityartistbless share on social
'Out of Sight' is one of my favorite films ever. Love Steven Soderbergh. 'Goodfellas' was a huge influence on me in terms of the use of camera. 'Black Orpheus,' a beautiful love story that very few people actually have seen, and that was an influence on 'Beyond the Lights,' too, in terms of the look of the film. Gina Prince-Bythewood beautifulblackcamera share on social