Interview [Video]: Ava DuVernay

Another in an excellent Creative Spark series of videos from Academy Originals, this one with Ava DuVernay, who has written and directed two fine low-budget indie films: I Will Follow and Middle of Nowhere.

What strikes me is how Ava needs to get out and about to fuel her creativity. Most writers, myself included, the process involves tons of time just sitting alone inside a room. Ava really seems to draw inspiration from being outside, interfacing with people, going to bookstores, taking pictures.

Ava has directed one of the most anticipated movies of 2014: Selma. Here is the trailer:

To learn more about Ava’s creative process, you can go here to read my June 2013 interview with this talented young writer-director.

For other Academy Originals videos, go here.