As far as the international industry is concerned, I don't think people care at all where you are from - if the work interests them. Lenny Abrahamson careconcernindustry Change image and share on social
I think, as directors, they may recognize, more than the rest of the body of filmmakers, exactly what you do as a director, because I think sometimes the conception is if the camera isn't swinging around, and it's not pyrotechnic or worthily melodramatic, then the direction is uninvolved. Lenny Abrahamson bodycameraconception share on social
I remember as a kid being asked if I was Jewish or Irish. I said, like the glib little 15-year-old I was, 'You can be both.' Feeling very pleased with myself. Before they smacked me. Lenny Abrahamson askfeltglib Change image and share on social
The thing about America - it's different everywhere, but visually, it's amazing to shoot in the desert in the New Mexico light. It's really hard to shoot in that desert and make anything look not amazing. Lenny Abrahamson amazeamericadesert share on social
The process of shooting - of choosing shots - is intuitive for me, and I just feel my way towards what seems right. Lenny Abrahamson choosefeelintuitive Change image and share on social
On your first film, you think these are going to be your closest friends for the rest of your life. You form a bond, but then you go back to the rest of your life. Lenny Abrahamson backbondclose Change image and share on social
The style of direction in 'Room,' maybe a little bit like 'Spotlight,' tries to be hidden. Lenny Abrahamson bitedirectionhide Change image and share on social
I'm Irish; I grew up in Ireland, and it's impossible to separate my background from who I am as a filmmaker. Lenny Abrahamson backgroundfilmmakergrow Change image and share on social
As soon as you make some films that people like, you'll be sent material, and that can come from anywhere. Lenny Abrahamson filmmakematerial Change image and share on social
I've been in rooms where people are discussing films that have yet to come out and saying delightedly, 'Oh, I've heard it's a disaster!' The jealousy is unseemly. Lenny Abrahamson delightedlydisasterdiscuss Change image and share on social