Recently I was telling a story about happy accidents on set, and I brought up a short film I directed called Minor Blues. It was my second film, and I was (and still am, I guess) learning how to tell a story.
I wrote the script with my writing partner at the time — and she’s a really great writer. ...
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...
The moment I realized I fumbled a once-in-a-lifetime shot at John Singleton — and what that taught me about readiness and timing.
Back in the 90s, when I was just starting out, I was a full-time PA working at Barden Cablevision in Detroit, Michigan. I worked in the Ad Sales department. We produced ...