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SARAH POLLEY - Writer / Director / Actor
Jul 19, 2023
Writer, director, and actor Sarah Polley discusses her early career in acting, transitioning to directing, and the inspiration she drew from director Atom Egoyan. She also reveals the Sidney Lumet film that helped her while working on WOMEN TALKING. Sarah shares insights on collaboration, preparation, and the challenges of adapting a conversation-based story. She addresses the challenges faced by women in the film industry and highlights the power of collaboration and trust in filmmaking.
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- Sarah Polley started as a child actor but transitioned into directing after rediscovering her love for the collaborative process of filmmaking.
- She found fulfillment in the intense collaboration and the transformative power of storytelling while directing the film 'Away from Her', which explored the effects of Alzheimer's disease on a relationship.
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Sarah Pali's Journey from Child Actor to Director
Sarah Pali shares her personal journey from starting as a child actor to becoming a director. Growing up in an industry family, Pali began acting at a young age but eventually developed an aversion to the industry. However, after taking a break from acting and working with director Adam McGowan, she rediscovered her love for the collaborative process of filmmaking. She started making her own short films and found a new passion in directing, which she now embraces wholeheartedly.
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