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Name: Bruce
Hometown: Evanston, IL
Occupation: 1st Assistant Director
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What attracted you to the Entertainment Industry, and what was your first job or big break in the business?
I've always loved movies. My first job was locations P.A. on "The Hudsucker Proxy." After that, I was hooked.
What is the biggest challenge you faced trying to break into the industry, and how did you overcome it?
My biggest challenge was learning to get paid.
What advice can you give those trying to break into the "industry?"
Intern for free, meet as many people as possible, try to work on indies and you'll learn more.
Please describe your job for those who might not know what a 1st Assistant Director (1st A.D.) is.
I manage the set during production and schedule the shoot on each individual day.
Can you share any tricks of the trade that help you work faster/cheaper/better?
Use available light, no kids, no animals, a small cart, few locations and have shot lists.
Please illustrate the way the performance of your position can help or hurt a movie. Name a movie that you've seen (or worked on) that we could view and understand the difference between a good job and a bad job.
You cannot tell a well-scheduled movie by looking at it. If I don't do my job well, the film will not be complete, within reason or time.
Are you a writer, and if so, how many screenplays have you written?
Yes, I've written 4.
What's the best lesson you've learned in regards to working in Hollywood?
I don't work in Hollywood. I work in Chicago.
What advice would you give a director on how to make production easier?
SHOT LISTS and STORY BOARDS.
List your top 5 favorite films
Not in order:
- Goodfellas
- Blood Simple
- Miller's Crossing
- Aliens
- The Usual Suspects
**Please feel free to add other comments here
The above question is not answerable.
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