I went to New York City to Columbia University, and with the first directing exercise, I knew I was a director. Patricia Riggen Read Quote
I finally, you know, moved to Mexico City, where the film industry is. I started working there as a producer, which is a very, very valid thing for women to do, because we always produce for men, right? Patricia Riggen Read Quote
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 Read Quote
It’s a very tricky relationship, the cinematographer and the director as a woman. Patricia Riggen Read Quote
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 Read Quote
It never crossed my mind to be a director, and I’ll tell you why: because I’m a woman. It just didn’t occur to me, but I knew I had to be in film. Patricia Riggen Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I am tired of having to prove myself constantly, even after being hired. Every single day, every single idea, I need to prove myself. I am tired of it! Patricia Riggen Read Quote
