🎬 How to Become a Film Director: Sometimes You Have to Give Yourself the Job actors award season career pivot directors film culture salli richardson-whitfield women film directors women in film

I’ve worked in this industry for many years, and along the way I’ve met my share of celebrities: Spike Lee, RZA, Jennifer Hudson, A$AP Rocky, Jeffrey Wright, 50 Cent, Larenz Tate, John Singleton, and plenty more. But believe me when I tell you, I was never as excited as I was when I met Salli Richar...

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🎬 On Judgment, Trophies, and Why Your Work Still Matters award season career mistakes creative process directing film advice film culture

During this award season, I wanted to say a little something about judgment — especially when it comes to art.

Let me start by being human for a second:
I love accolades as much as the next person. I absolutely want “Academy Award Winner” next to my name. Academy, if you’re listening — call me. I’m...

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