When you make a movie, a dramatization based on the real experience of a living subject, you can't airbrush that away into to a perfect movie arc. Simon Beaufoy airbrusharcbase Change image and share on social
What's important in the filmmaking process has stayed the same. Keep it small, keep it personal, keep it authentic, work with people you like and trust. That process is much longer than the filmmaking process. The development process is a long one, so try and say something of importance. Simon Beaufoy authenticdevelopmentfilmmake share on social
For me, as a writer who comes from quite a naturalistic tradition, British screenwriting is quite delicate, quite small, and rarified in a way. Simon Beaufoy britishdelicatenaturalistic Change image and share on social
In the midst of global recession, in the face of uncertainty about what's going to happen next, film looks for inspiration to real people. Simon Beaufoy facefilmglobal Change image and share on social
I'm a documentary filmmaker by training. You got to start with the real people and the real place. Simon Beaufoy documentaryfilmmakerpeople Change image and share on social
India is desperately romantic, utterly unashamed of its sentimentality, its generosity, its fierce pride and massive heart. Simon Beaufoy desperatelyfiercegenerosity Change image and share on social
I guess my approach to adapting books is to treat them with a deep respect on one level and at another level part them to one side and go, 'I'm doing something completely different here.' Simon Beaufoy adaptapproachbook Change image and share on social
I believe innately in the human spirit being a powerful and positive thing. And that just comes out, whether you like it or not. It comes out in the writing. Simon Beaufoy humaninnatelypositive Change image and share on social
As a child growing up in a grey-skied Yorkshire village, I would occasionally happen upon a Bollywood movie on the television. After a few minutes watching a bunch of sari-clad dancers cavorting on a Swiss mountain to tuneless music, I would switch over to some proper drama about housing estates and single mothers. Simon Beaufoy bollywoodcavortclothe share on social
I just can't get excited about money as a motivation in a film. It leaves me cold. Simon Beaufoy coldexcitefilm Change image and share on social