When I started prepping my latest film, Mooch - a 91-minute noir comedy (very) loosely based on my own experience as an emo-kid-turned-golf-caddy - I knew the biggest challenge wasn't just making the film. It was making it while juggling multiple roles: director, actor, editor, sometimes producer. I needed a way to keep the whole machine moving, without being chained to constant walkthroughs, verbal briefs, or scattered notes.
A young woman asked, "Did you always want to direct or did casting work inspire you to direct?" My response was immediate: "I always knew I wanted to direct but my self-worth was in the gutter. So, I had to work on that most of all." She gave that answer some very enthusiastic snaps, as did others in the audience. I thought, oh yeah, a lot of people feel that
Jamie Lloyd has transformed the perception of contemporary theatre, earning acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic, showcasing a directorial flair that pushes boundaries in productions.