Interview with the Masters

Dave Parker

Film Credits:

The Dead Hate The Living

1. When did you first decide you wanted to be a Film Director?

I knew I wanted to be a director back in 1982 when I saw the movie Creepshow.

2. At what age did you first get your big break in the film business?

hmmmm that's tough. I would guess my first big break was getting to direct the Dead Hate the Living that was last year and I was 27 - but I had already been working in the film business for 6 years

3. Who was your biggest influence?

My biggest influence in filmmaking would have to be John Carpenter. He has a lot of style with his movies - but not flashy MTV style - he knows what works best for the movie - and he stresses a good story and characters as much if not more than special effects

4. Did you have to go to college for learning the arts of acting?

I went to USC film school for a year, but that was more just theory and stuff like that. I learned from other directors that I've worked with mostly and by directing some of my own stuff

5. Can you make a living off of Directing Independent films?

ummmm, it depends. If you own the movie and then sell it then it's possible. But if you are working for a company and they just pay you to direct and you don't see any profits from the sale of the movie then not really

6. What is the difference between Independent films and Studio films?

Studio films have more money, you get more time to make the movie, it gets a larger release and you get to have stars in your movie, better f/x and all. But with a studio film comes more people with ideas that you have to listen to, more restrictions, more people looking over your shoulder, Independent movies me you have more freedom - but a lot less money to work with 7. What is your favorite genre of film?

I like so many, I don't think I can pick just one. My favorite genre is horror, without a doubt

8. What is your favorite all time movie?

probably THE CROW or Raiders of the Lost Ark

9. Do you use any kind of math in this profession?

math! Well I guess it depends on what aspect of filmmaking that you get into - as a director I don't really use math that much - but I was never really good at it, so it's hard to say if I knew more math if it would be a help or not

10. What is your favorite part about being a Director as well known as you?

easy - gettting to make movies - do what you love - work with people you really want to - be creative -

BONUS QUESTION!!!

no I'm not, at least not now