I'm looking for an intensity of focus. It's a bit like tuning a guitar string. You tighten and tighten, and nothing really changes until you hit that tension, and suddenly it's there: you've got a note. Lenny Abrahamson bitefocusguitar share on social
I know that it's axiomatic in the film industry that you're not supposed to let the novelist develop their own story. Well, first of all, that's kind of up to the novelist - because they don't have to sell it. But also, I don't believe it. It's about trust. Lenny Abrahamson axiomaticdevelopfilm share on social
After 'Adam and Paul,' I had offers from American agents, but I think I would have been swallowed up. Lenny Abrahamson adamagentamerican Change image and share on social
When you're shooting, there's terrible pressure, and you never switch off. Every day is like the day before an exam; it's relentless. Lenny Abrahamson dayexampressure Change image and share on social
Although I was really interested in physics, I think I wanted to do it because I thought it was really hard. I did theoretical physics. Lenny Abrahamson hardinterestphysic Change image and share on social
Generally speaking, the misfit's story is easier to tell. Lenny Abrahamson easygenerallymisfit Change image and share on social
The title, the name Frank, comes from this extraordinary British character Frank Friedbottom. He was very big in Britain in the '80s, but I, as an Irish kid, saw him on 'Top of the Charts.' Lenny Abrahamson 80sbigbritain Change image and share on social
You can throw away your script more easily than you can throw away your film. Lenny Abrahamson easilyfilmscript 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
It's very important to have a good relationship with the crew and cast because you want to get the best out of them. They'll work really hard for you if they like you. Lenny Abrahamson castcrowgood Change image and share on social
