Evan Ari Kelman's journey to becoming a feature director highlights the importance of dedication in the film industry. His feature debut, "Barron's Cove," reveals a complex story of father-son relationships, vengeance, and redemption, featuring an A-list cast. Despite early struggles, Kelman found success with his script becoming a semi-finalist for the Academy Nicholl Fellowship. He acknowledges the ever-evolving landscape of filmmaking but emphasizes that hard work can lead to significant pay-offs, inspiring aspiring filmmakers to persevere in their own paths.
Becoming a feature director in today's media environment takes work. It takes grit and suffering and determination, but more than anything else, it takes work.
As writer/director Evan Ari Kelman explained, love will make you put in more effort than you think you’re capable of.
Kelman’s script for 'Barron’s Cove' earned a semi-finalist spot for the prestigious Academy Nicholl Fellowship and even landed on the 2021 Black List.
Even if the path is constantly changing, the experience and dedication will still pay off for filmmakers.
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