|
|
|
One on One with Michael Dunn
By Cynthia Stewart
|
Michael Thomas Dunn is poised to shake things up in Hollywood. The independent film maker spoke candidly with me last month about several topics, including his upcoming feature film. He also shared some insight about his career and goals. Below are audio samples (in Windows .WAV format) of the interview.
CYNTHIA: Tell us a bit more about your upcoming film. Why did you want to do a drama?
DUNN: "Alone and Restless really is..."
CYNTHIA: Did you realize how powerful Word-of-Mouth advertising was as a film maker? What do you think of all your fans on the internet?
DUNN: "The Internet has been very..."
CYNTHIA: While most of your fans do feel you have a unique style of directing, most believe acting is your biggest strength. What do you think is your strongest area?
DUNN: "I never really set out to be an actor..."
CYNTHIA: You had so many interests growing up. You started out in college studying so many diverse areas, what made you switch from computer programming to film... What finally made you decide on being a film maker?
DUNN: "Well, That is a good question..."
CYNTHIA: Your fans really have helped you bring awareness to your films through use of the internet. What's it like having MTD forums and such talking about your strengths and flaws?
DUNN: "You know, that whole MTD thing..."
CYNTHIA: If you could be classified in just one field in the entertainment industry, what would it be? Do you want to known as a writer, director or actor?
DUNN: I probably see myself as a..."
CYNTHIA: Is it true that you were really going to be an Automobile Engineer? I don't see that in you, why did you consider that as a career?
DUNN: "Yeah, its true..."
Check out Part I of the Interview.
Return To Michael Dunn Intro
Editor's Note: Cythia strayed a bit in her interview. She was supposed to talk with Dunn about his career as a screenwriter, not flirt so much.
© 2000 WriteLine Magazine. All Rights Reserved.
|
|
