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She's an American director, screenwriter, film marketer, and film distributor.
At the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, she won the Best Director Prize for her feature film Middle of Nowhere.
She's the first black female director to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
She's Ava DuVernay and here are her Top 10 Rules for Success.
In this video, we dive into the inspiring world of Ava DuVernay, a trailblazing American director, screenwriter, film marketer, and distributor. Ava shares her top ten rules for success, offering invaluable advice that resonates not just with aspiring filmmakers but with anyone looking to make their mark in the world. From her groundbreaking achievement at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, where she won Best Director for "Middle of Nowhere," to becoming the first black female director nominated for a Golden Globe Award, Ava's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, creativity, and self-belief.
Ava emphasizes the importance of working without seeking permission, especially for women in the film industry. She encourages us to set our own paths, support one another, and walk together towards our dreams. Highlighting the significance of intention in our lives, she explains how our focus and attention shape our reality, urging viewers to be mindful of their intentions to avoid life becoming a "hot mess." Ava also shares personal anecdotes and insights from her career, including the challenges and joys of filmmaking, the impact of mentorship and advice from Oprah Winfrey, and the importance of treating others with kindness and respect.
The video also explores Ava's creative process, her commitment to telling stories that resonate with communities of color, and her advice on living a fulfilling life by embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Whether it's distributing her own film across thousands of screens, nurturing her creativity through unexpected discoveries, or simply treating others the way she'd like to be treated, Ava DuVernay's journey is a powerful reminder of the strength within us all to achieve our dreams and make a positive impact on the world.
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1. Don't ask for permission
She graduated with a B.A. from the University of California. She double-majored in English and African-American studies.
2. Pay attention to your intention
While in college DuVernay became interested in broadcast journalism.
3. Love what you do
She became disillusioned with journalism, and decided to switch to publicity.
4. Change your perspective
She worked at FOX, Savoy Pictures and other public relations firms for four years before forming her own agency.
5. Include others in your dream
She made her feature directorial debut with the documentary This Is the Life.
6. Appreciate others
She began with documentaries because they can be done on a smaller budget than a feature film.
7. Take action
Her first narrative feature film, I Will Follow, a drama starring Salli Richardson-Whitfield, was released theatrically.
8. Put others first
Her film, Middle of Nowhere, was acquired by AFFRM and Participant Media at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
9. Be grateful
She produced and directed Venus Vs., a documentary on Venus Williams' fight for equal prize money.
10. Find your creative process
She directed Selma, a $20 million budget film produced by Plan B Entertainment, about Martin Luther King, Jr.
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