"Lucky" Screenwriter by Day, Bartender by Night, Drago Sumonja
A quiet soul with a big heart, Drago Sumonja is getting a second round of acknowledgement for his new film starring the late Harry Dean Stanton after toiling a way for a LONG time. Our conversation includes:
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One night your film is the toast of the festival in Locarno, Italy. The next night you’re standing behind three feet of mahogany, pouring drinks. How do you deal?
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Why Drago’s 2009 documentary, Char-ac-ter, is now required viewing for any actor who will listen to me.
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How many hours of unreleased interviews remain on the shelf and why only two made it into Char-ac-ter.
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Why sometimes going to a famous restaurant in LA can lead to people who open doors to your career (IF you’re not annoying)
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If you find a great co-writer like Logan Sparks, you can COLLABORATE and write a great script if you meet consistently, a few hours a day.
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Writing for an old-school star like Harry Dean Stanton - give him a great character, get out of his way and let him bring his magic.
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