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Filming Quotes

What it's really like once the cameras roll.

These filming quotes describe the unglamorous repetition of takes, contract restrictions, and location preferences that shape a working actor's daily reality, a topic that also touches our Contract quotes.

When I'm not filming, I do rock n' roll; when I'm not doing rock n' roll, I do filming.

Quotes by Rhys Ifans

I hate filming in the studio.

Quotes by No I.D.

Filming in London is brilliant.

Quotes by Nicola Walker

Filming is repetition and many takes.

Quotes by Max von Sydow

Blast Quotes

When I'm filming, it's in the contract - 'No kiteboarding' - ha ha.

Quotes by Maika Monroe

I spend 6 hours filming a Vine.

Quotes by Lele Pons

I love filming in Britain.

Quotes by Jason Priestley

We shot 'Lucas' in 42 days; that's a lot of filming.

Quotes by David Seltzer

My goodness, what a blast it is filming 'Woody.'

Quotes by Bradley Walsh

Brilliant Quotes

I don't really enjoy filming.

Quotes by Bill Forsyth

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these filming quotes reveal about the process?
They describe filming as repetitive, requiring many takes, and shaped heavily by location and contract terms, offering a more grounded picture than the usual glamour associated with movie sets.
Why would someone search for quotes about filming?
Aspiring actors, film students, and curious fans often want an honest sense of what being on set actually involves, beyond finished footage and premieres. These quotes come directly from people who've lived that experience.
Is there a quote about contract restrictions during filming?
Yes, one quote humorously mentions a no-kiteboarding clause written into a filming contract, illustrating how productions protect their investment in an actor by restricting risky activities.
Do location preferences come up in these quotes?
They do: one quote praises filming in London as brilliant, while another expresses dislike for studio filming, showing how much location can shape an actor's experience of a project.
What other pages relate well to filming quotes?
Our Contract and Brilliant quotes pages both connect to themes of professional filmmaking life found here.

One actor even points to a literal no-kiteboarding clause as proof of how far filming contracts can go to protect a production. Browse more on the craft in our Brilliant quotes.