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Courtney Solomon interview

Interview – Courtney Solomon

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A creator with a diverse hat of tricks to pull from, Courtney Solomon has been involved in over eighty feature films over the last twenty-plus years. An extremely prolific resume, it would be one thing if Solomon had just stuck to writing, directing, or producing, ... Read More
James DeMonaco interview

Interview – James DeMonaco

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In his own words, Filmmaker James DeMonaco says, “The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.“ An honest, thoughtful statement, growing up in Staten Island, DeMonaco always had dreams of making movies, ... Read More
Martin Campbell director interview

Interview – Martin Campbell

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Considered one of the UK’s top directors in the mid-80s, Martin Campbell became acclaimed for his 1985 Edge of Darkness, a five-hour BBC miniseries which won him six BAFTA awards. Soon, he was on his way to directing feature films with titles such as the ... Read More

Interview – Blake Reigle

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In today’s world of film, one must be able to wear many hats. Filmmakers must also possess a resilient spirit and be able to pick up the pieces when one project fails to gain momentum. Instead, they switch their creative juices toward the future, which ... Read More