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Ava DuVernay on Work

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Warin in Film, Film Independent Forum, Quotes, work.

“The only thing that moves you forward is your work.”

                                                      – AVA DuVERNAY, October 2013

Taking Off The Coat of Desperation

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Warin in 2013, Film, Film Independent Forum.

In a beautiful speech last week at the 2013 Film Independent Forum, filmmaker Ava DuVernay spoke to making do with what you have and being your own catalyst when it comes to making films. Replacing desperation with passion and putting in the work is what moves your forward. Check it out below.

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