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AVA DUVERNAY - Writer / Director
Aug 30, 2023
In this episode, Ava DuVernay, writer and director of WHEN THEY SEE US, 13TH, SELMA, discusses her transition from running a publicity agency to filmmaking, her experience directing SELMA on a modest budget, and the power of dailies in her latest project. She also reflects on the impact of classic films on her childhood and shares her insights on the film industry's potential for positive change.
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- Ava DuVernay credits her love for cinema to her aunt and a lightbulb moment on the set of Collateral sparked her transition to filmmaking.
- Ava believes that film has the power to change the world by evoking empathy, conveying important messages, and bringing unseen perspectives to life.
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Ava D'Verni's Journey to Becoming a Director
Ava D'Verni, known for directing films like Selma, discusses her path to becoming a director. Growing up in Compton, California, she never envisioned herself as a filmmaker but was always a film lover. Thanks to her aunt's love for movies, Ava developed a passion for the medium. She started her career as a film publicist before venturing into directing. It was during her time on the set of Michael Mann's Collateral that she began considering the idea of making her own films. At 32 years old, she picked up a camera and started making her own projects.
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