I do find that it's easier to get Latino-themed movies... but I don't think there's that stigma anymore. I think that what's harder is to be a woman, not to be a Latina. Patricia Riggen anymoreeasyfind Change image and share on social
I think the three Mexican directors that came before me did a very good job in Hollywood because they came in and started directing things like 'Harry Potter.' Patricia Riggen directdirectorgood Change image and share on social
I have years of saying ideas that are not listened to. Then, weeks after, of producers finding out that I was right when some other guy comes in and says it. Sometimes I just tell my idea to my editor or to some other guy with maybe gray hair to share it, and then it's brilliant! Patricia Riggen brillianteditorfind share on social
I have a handicap in that English is not my first language. So even though I'm a writer, I don't write anymore because it's just harder in English. Patricia Riggen anymoreenglishhandicap Change image and share on social
The only thing I have is instinct and intuition and just staying very, very connected to the moments and try to bring in what your gut is telling you. Patricia Riggen bringconnectgut Change image and share on social
I am grateful that I'm working, but I also have to say I've worked really, really hard and had to fight a lot. Patricia Riggen fightgratefulhard Change image and share on social
When I was in college, my graduation thesis was called 'Female Directors.' I interviewed all of the important female directors from Mexico. There were four. That was it. Patricia Riggen callcollegedirector Change image and share on social
Every single line, every single thing has to be fought over. There's kind of like an intrinsic doubt from absolutely everyone in my crew, my producer, everyone. It's not just the film industry - it's a worldwide thing. It's the culture of the world to doubt women. Patricia Riggen absolutelycrowculture share on social
I love getting people's opinion of what I'm doing. Patricia Riggen loveopinionpeople Change image and share on social
I've always seen movies in English with Spanish subtitles. For audiences around the world, the language is less important than if it's a good film. Patricia Riggen audienceenglishfilm Change image and share on social
