Interview with:Joseph McGaha [josephpmcgaha]
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 | What is your specialty? Production, direction, something else? Writing. |
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| How did you begin in this field? Who introduced you to it? I had been laid off from a marketing job, and my friend Kelly Perine (film & television actor) got me started, and other friends who are writers, producers and actors guided me along the way. |
| Which have been the most symbolic works of your career? So far, my feature screenplay 'Dumped' has gotten the most time and attention from others. I suppose it's symbolic, as it takes place in Spain, where I was born. |
| Do you work for a client, for the audience, or for your own creative adventure? All three. If I'm commissioned by a producer or director to write a piece, I try to tailor it to their specific needs. Of course, it's important for me that it be entertaining for an audience, which means it would need to be something that I personally would be entertained by. |
| What should a good script have in order to interest you? A good premise is extremely important, as there are a limited amount of storylines. I try to throw in situations or storylines that one doesn't see in most mainstream films (which is not to say that I don't follow the traditional screenplay format - I just try to use different backgrounds to what may be seen as traditional stories). |
| Name three contemporary directors or producers that you admire. Martin Scorsese, Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams |
| What movies or television shows inspired you to work in this field? A wide variety. Everything from the classics (Rebel Without A Cause, On The Waterfront, etc.) to modern comedies like The 40 Year Old Virgin and television shows like MI-5 (out of the UK) and Person Of Interest. |
| If an actor delivers the lines but is not believable, how do you direct him/her? I try and guide them to pull from their own experiences the motivations of the character. |
| What actor would you love to work with and what type of character would you propose to him/her as a challenge? Comedic actors like Zach Galifianakis or Louis CK would be fantastic to work with, as would dramatic actors like Daniel Craig or Andy Garcia. |
| What do you think of public subsidies for cinema? I think public subsidies are a good thing, as cinema employs a large number of people and promotes culture. Many countries in Europe are subsidized by public funds, and it has kept their film industry alive. |
| What respect does the reality phenomenon deserve? What experiences have you had with this genre? I have no experience with the reality phenomenon except as a viewer. I do not have much respect for the genre as I feel it cheapens the industry (much cheaper to create than a well-produced comedy or drama). |
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Joseph McGaha
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