“My goal as director was simple: let the screenplay breathe through the actors’ words, expressions, and physicality.”
Action on Film Founder Del Weston (RIP) – Split
“Every writer should be forced to act because it is relatively easy to sit down alone with your keyboard and a cup of coffee…”
Scott Peake– Permanent Vacation
Why did you decide to get into screenwriting and directing? “…because I don’t have to wear a tie to work.”
ACTION ON FILM
“In loving memory of Del Weston – Writer, Producer, Director, Action on Film founder, and Friend.”
JOHN G. AVILDEN– Director, Rocky
‘Working on a picture as a gofer or an assistant gives you a front row seat for the whole process.”
Michael Kozolt- Creator of Hill Street Blues
“I think I fundamentally consider myself a writer because I think in writing terms.”
THOMAS MURPHY- Scriptwriter
“Put a blank page in front of three people….one will draw a picture, another will make an origami bird, but a writer will tell a story…”
SPIKE LEE– Producer, Director, Writer, Actor
“I like to keep shooting because you’re learning every time.”
Jodi Binstock– Call Waiting
“As a single mom and struggling director, I was looking for a vehicle that could show my ‘chops’ and help change the landscape of my career.”
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