Top Of The Flops schrijfsel: Troy Holland over Sea of Dust (Engels)

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I’ve always loved films and music and the art of storytelling in general. Since graduating college, I’ve been trying a lot of things out – from teaching high school theatre to working in the entertainment industry, even working for IBM for a year. I ultimately want to be part of the next generation of storytellers in our world and feel it takes a really broad perspective to have a chance to succeed at that. What kind of movies do you like to watch on a Saturday night when you just want to sit back and relax I guess I have start off by saying I’m not a picky movie watcher, I’ll watch almost anything – I like movies. But on a Saturday night, I’m going to want to sit back and watch a nuanced drama or mystery, say, THE LOOKOUT, or something epic in scope like KILL BILL or 28 DAYS LATER. Why these movies? I think because they don’t try to be everything to everyone, they focus on the story they want to tell and tell it to the best of their ability. How did you get in the world of filmmaking and why? The world of filmmaking is something I’ve always been drawn to, but I have to credit Scott Bunt with coming to me and asking if I wanted to get involved with SEA OF DUST. To me, filmmaking gives you the chance to entertain and communicate with countless people. What people or movies inspired you to start acting? As much as I’ve always loved watching movies and television, the people that made the biggest impact in my life were my teachers in school that pushed and encouraged me. When I was younger, I loved watching some of the comedic greats in my lifetime – Bill Cosby, David Letterman, Carol Burnett; I could really go on and on here. Is Sea Of Dust your first movie project? Yes, it is. As far as a horror movie being my first, believe it or not, I don’t necessarily think of SEA OF DUST first and foremost as a horror movie. I think Scott chose Horror as the genre for SEA because it’s one of the most effective ways of approaching some very heavy and worthwhile subject matter in a way that will potentially touch the broadest audience. Are you a fan of the Hammer movies which Sea of Dust is a kind of homage to? Before and during the shoot, Scott exposed me to many of the Hammer films as a way for me to see what his inspiration was drawn from, and after a few films it was suddenly like, boom, I get it. I get this genre and this set of movies, where the makers of them were coming from and what they were trying to do. In talking with Scott, though, I realized that being the age I am gave me a very different perspective on the films as an audience member. I mean, there was a time you could walk into the local movie theatre and watch this genre on a Saturday. I’m not sure there’s anything out there right now comparable to the Hammer films. How was it to work with people like Tom Savini and Ingrid Pitt? Amazing! Both Tom and Ingrid were incredible to me during the shoot. I was in awe to be working in front of the lens with two people that are such titans of horror and Hammer. It was truly inspirational to be working with them and made me work that much harder. How was it to work with Scott Bunt? Scott is a one in a million guy. There are very few people out there in reality that will put their pen to paper or fingertips to keyboard and actually write down the thoughts that they have. There are even fewer people out there who will then take what they wrote and give everything they’ve got to bring their ideas to life for everyone else to see. However, Scott is one of the only people I’ve met who not only wrote and then brought his ideas to life, but did it with fervour, passion and true caring for the people that were working with him. What is your most memorable experience on set? Hands down, my conversations with Ingrid Pitt. What a life story she has. One particular day we were talking, as a shot was being set up by the crew, and she told one of the most emotional stories, one that brought her to tears. And then, all of a sudden, it was time to shoot! She and I went to our marks, and at this point I’m actually a little thrown, mostly out of concern for her. But the scene that we shot was one of the most powerful that I think I’ve ever been a part of. I suddenly realized that it was all intentional, almost a method acting. It was truly humbling to realize the emotional reservoir from which this remarkable woman was drawing. And when the shot was over, it was almost like the whole thing had never happened. I realized then and there how young I was and how much I had to learn, but I can’t emphasize enough how invigorating it was. Will you be cooperating with Scott on future projects of him? I truly hope so! Please put in a good word for me! With whom do you like to cooperate in the future? Wow! That’s a tall order! There are a lot of people out there that I would love to meet and collaborate with. As I said earlier, I’m such a fan of Quentin Tarantino, whose movies have helped to change the course of modern film. Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller. Jody Foster, Meryl Streep. I mean, I could really go on for a while here. There is also a cadre of actors and writers that I was exposed to that I hope one day I have the privilege of collaborating with again. If you can pick any role, what kind of role would it be and what kind of character would you play? I’d love to play the flawed villain that wanted to be good but couldn’t. Not necessarily the really bad guy! But the bad guy that you believe will be able to pull through and change his ways, but at the very last minute disappoints you. Why? I think because these are the type of people that I’ve met in life that I find the most interesting, people that have a problem and want to change badly, but don’t seem able to. I think there’s a little resistance to change in every single one of us. Are there other things not related to movies that you like to do? I love teaching. I just finished teaching theatre for two years at the high school level, and it was one of the most fulfilling things that I’ve ever done. I’m also addicted to music and love to meet new people. And travel….but who doesn’t like that?! Is there anything else you would like to tell or share with the readers? I don’t know what else to say, to tell you the truth. I hope you all enjoy SEA OF DUST. It has been a labour of love for so many people, myself included. Troy, thank you very much for your time!
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Titel: Troy Holland over Sea of Dust (Engels)
Auteur: Frank
Categorie: Interview
Datum: 21/11/08

Troy, at first can you tell us who you are and what you do?

I grew up during my formative years in Texas in a small town outside of Houston and fell in love with theatre because of a special set of teachers I had in high school. I pursued theatre while I was in college by pursuing acting, writing, and producing musical theatre and sketch comedy in the Princeton Triangle Club, as well as a few other side productions. I’ve always loved films and music and the art of storytelling in general. Since graduating college, I’ve been trying a lot of things out – from teaching high school theatre to working in the entertainment industry, even working for IBM for a year. I ultimately want to be part of the next generation of storytellers in our world and feel it takes a really broad perspective to have a chance to succeed at that.

What kind of movies do you like to watch on a Saturday night when you just want to sit back and relax

I guess I have start off by saying I’m not a picky movie watcher, I’ll watch almost anything – I like movies. But on a Saturday night, I’m going to want to sit back and watch a nuanced drama or mystery, say, THE LOOKOUT, or something epic in scope like KILL BILL or 28 DAYS LATER. Why these movies? I think because they don’t try to be everything to everyone, they focus on the story they want to tell and tell it to the best of their ability.

How did you get in the world of filmmaking and why?

The world of filmmaking is something I’ve always been drawn to, but I have to credit Scott Bunt with coming to me and asking if I wanted to get involved with SEA OF DUST. To me, filmmaking gives you the chance to entertain and communicate with countless people.

What people or movies inspired you to start acting?

As much as I’ve always loved watching movies and television, the people that made the biggest impact in my life were my teachers in school that pushed and encouraged me. When I was younger, I loved watching some of the comedic greats in my lifetime – Bill Cosby, David Letterman, Carol Burnett; I could really go on and on here.

Is Sea Of Dust your first movie project?

Yes, it is. As far as a horror movie being my first, believe it or not, I don’t necessarily think of SEA OF DUST first and foremost as a horror movie. I think Scott chose Horror as the genre for SEA because it’s one of the most effective ways of approaching some very heavy and worthwhile subject matter in a way that will potentially touch the broadest audience.

Are you a fan of the Hammer movies which Sea of Dust is a kind of homage to?

Before and during the shoot, Scott exposed me to many of the Hammer films as a way for me to see what his inspiration was drawn from, and after a few films it was suddenly like, boom, I get it. I get this genre and this set of movies, where the makers of them were coming from and what they were trying to do. In talking with Scott, though, I realized that being the age I am gave me a very different perspective on the films as an audience member. I mean, there was a time you could walk into the local movie theatre and watch this genre on a Saturday. I’m not sure there’s anything out there right now comparable to the Hammer films.

How was it to work with people like Tom Savini and Ingrid Pitt?

Amazing! Both Tom and Ingrid were incredible to me during the shoot. I was in awe to be working in front of the lens with two people that are such titans of horror and Hammer. It was truly inspirational to be working with them and made me work that much harder.

How was it to work with Scott Bunt?

Scott is a one in a million guy. There are very few people out there in reality that will put their pen to paper or fingertips to keyboard and actually write down the thoughts that they have. There are even fewer people out there who will then take what they wrote and give everything they’ve got to bring their ideas to life for everyone else to see. However, Scott is one of the only people I’ve met who not only wrote and then brought his ideas to life, but did it with fervour, passion and true caring for the people that were working with him.

What is your most memorable experience on set?

Hands down, my conversations with Ingrid Pitt. What a life story she has. One particular day we were talking, as a shot was being set up by the crew, and she told one of the most emotional stories, one that brought her to tears. And then, all of a sudden, it was time to shoot! She and I went to our marks, and at this point I’m actually a little thrown, mostly out of concern for her. But the scene that we shot was one of the most powerful that I think I’ve ever been a part of. I suddenly realized that it was all intentional, almost a method acting. It was truly humbling to realize the emotional reservoir from which this remarkable woman was drawing. And when the shot was over, it was almost like the whole thing had never happened. I realized then and there how young I was and how much I had to learn, but I can’t emphasize enough how invigorating it was.

Will you be cooperating with Scott on future projects of him?

I truly hope so! Please put in a good word for me!

With whom do you like to cooperate in the future?

Wow! That’s a tall order! There are a lot of people out there that I would love to meet and collaborate with. As I said earlier, I’m such a fan of Quentin Tarantino, whose movies have helped to change the course of modern film. Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller. Jody Foster, Meryl Streep. I mean, I could really go on for a while here. There is also a cadre of actors and writers that I was exposed to that I hope one day I have the privilege of collaborating with again.

If you can pick any role, what kind of role would it be and what kind of character would you play?

I’d love to play the flawed villain that wanted to be good but couldn’t. Not necessarily the really bad guy! But the bad guy that you believe will be able to pull through and change his ways, but at the very last minute disappoints you. Why? I think because these are the type of people that I’ve met in life that I find the most interesting, people that have a problem and want to change badly, but don’t seem able to. I think there’s a little resistance to change in every single one of us.

Are there other things not related to movies that you like to do?

I love teaching. I just finished teaching theatre for two years at the high school level, and it was one of the most fulfilling things that I’ve ever done. I’m also addicted to music and love to meet new people. And travel….but who doesn’t like that?!

Is there anything else you would like to tell or share with the readers?

I don’t know what else to say, to tell you the truth. I hope you all enjoy SEA OF DUST. It has been a labour of love for so many people, myself included.

Troy, thank you very much for your time!