Ava Duvernay: Why You Must NOT Underestimate The Power of Intention In Your Art
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2016
- She's an American director, screenwriter, film marketer, and film distributor.
At the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, she won the Best Director Prize for her feature film Middle of Nowhere.
She's the first black female director to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
She's Ava DuVernay and here are her Top 10 Rules for Success.
In this video, we dive into the inspiring world of Ava DuVernay, a trailblazing American director, screenwriter, film marketer, and distributor. Ava shares her top ten rules for success, offering invaluable advice that resonates not just with aspiring filmmakers but with anyone looking to make their mark in the world. From her groundbreaking achievement at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, where she won Best Director for "Middle of Nowhere," to becoming the first black female director nominated for a Golden Globe Award, Ava's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, creativity, and self-belief.
Ava emphasizes the importance of working without seeking permission, especially for women in the film industry. She encourages us to set our own paths, support one another, and walk together towards our dreams. Highlighting the significance of intention in our lives, she explains how our focus and attention shape our reality, urging viewers to be mindful of their intentions to avoid life becoming a "hot mess." Ava also shares personal anecdotes and insights from her career, including the challenges and joys of filmmaking, the impact of mentorship and advice from Oprah Winfrey, and the importance of treating others with kindness and respect.
The video also explores Ava's creative process, her commitment to telling stories that resonate with communities of color, and her advice on living a fulfilling life by embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Whether it's distributing her own film across thousands of screens, nurturing her creativity through unexpected discoveries, or simply treating others the way she'd like to be treated, Ava DuVernay's journey is a powerful reminder of the strength within us all to achieve our dreams and make a positive impact on the world.
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1. Don't ask for permission
She graduated with a B.A. from the University of California. She double-majored in English and African-American studies.
2. Pay attention to your intention
While in college DuVernay became interested in broadcast journalism.
3. Love what you do
She became disillusioned with journalism, and decided to switch to publicity.
4. Change your perspective
She worked at FOX, Savoy Pictures and other public relations firms for four years before forming her own agency.
5. Include others in your dream
She made her feature directorial debut with the documentary This Is the Life.
6. Appreciate others
She began with documentaries because they can be done on a smaller budget than a feature film.
7. Take action
Her first narrative feature film, I Will Follow, a drama starring Salli Richardson-Whitfield, was released theatrically.
8. Put others first
Her film, Middle of Nowhere, was acquired by AFFRM and Participant Media at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
9. Be grateful
She produced and directed Venus Vs., a documentary on Venus Williams' fight for equal prize money.
10. Find your creative process
She directed Selma, a $20 million budget film produced by Plan B Entertainment, about Martin Luther King, Jr.
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"If your dream only includes yourself, then it's too small." That was powerful
+Charlie Crenshaw IV Thank you for sharing, and thanks for watching! :) #BTA139 Luka
Don't ask for permission, Take action, Be grateful and Include others in your dream
+charmaine appiah Thank you for sharing with us, and thanks for watching. :) #BTA138 Luka
This is not happening to me, it's happening for me! Taking that with me!
Thanks for watching. #BTA181 Nina
She's living my dream. I always wanted to direct and shrugged it off thinking the odds were against me. This is proof that there's always hope and everything has it's path and time. For now I'm happy doing UA-cam but one day I might take that step and dare dream big. Thanks to whoever suggested this :D
+Smiling Seoul Never give up on your dreams! :) Thank you for sharing with us, and thanks for watching. :) #Believe #BTA138 Luka
Pursue your dream, realize it :-)
Please get into directing we need need more black females directing.
As a writer headed in the direction of Ava I’m ASKING YOU NOT TO GIVE UP THIS DREAM!
GO 4 IT N GO BIG, SISTREN
If your dream only includes you, it’s too small. Powerful quote right there.
Glad you like it :) #BTA826 Luka
Ava is literally my favorite person in the film industry. Thank you for this compilation. "Take action" inspired me most. "Onward! XO"
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and for watching Trey. Great to know that inspired you. :) #Believe and take action. #BTA576 Shine
Beauty and smarts...love Ava!!
Thanks for the comment and for watching leah H. :) #BelieveNation #BTA308 Shine
put others first without forgetting yourself is a great way to elavation ;)
+CTPhenom O yes!
+Nkiru Ojimadu Thank you for sharing, and thanks for watching. :) #BTA138 Luka
She is so damn beautiful. And a true talentGREAT video.
Glad you liked it. :) Thanks for watching. #BTA179 Shine
yes exactly what i was thinking -- where was she on tv all my life instead of horrible reality people? WHYYY
“Pay attention to your intentions” writing this rule for success automatically makes you think of your actions. What are you already intentionally doing and not taking time to really think about it. Thanks Evan love what you do. I hope to help and inspire as many people as you have. #Believenation #MztuPoetry
#Believe :) #BTA1471 Veljko
If I had an international dinner party I would invite Ava DuVernay, Evan & Nina, Tom Hanks, Opraa, Will Smith. Can you just imagine the inspiring, uplifting conversations?
Lol. That would've been amazing for sure! :) Thanks for watching, Deloris! :) #BTA148 Luka
I just love everything she said. Wow. She is awesome. Her entire approach to not asking permission and taking action on your dreams and creativity is something we all need to post over our desks. And then the fact she calls people out on their dream not being big enough if it only includes them is just super powerful.
Really glad you put this one together.
+PK HREZO She is awesome indeed! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Glad you liked the video. :) #BTA139 Shine
🙌 to all the people working in the sidelines .. that never get appreciated! Love that !
Glad you like it :) #BTA796 Luka
Ava is awesome!!!
Thanks for the comment and for watching Alexander. :) #BelieveNation #BTA293 Shine
Find Your Creative Process: Earlier today I started thinking of setting up a campaign to remove the word 'procrastination' from the dictionary. I found out that successful people do have the same protest. Ava motivates me to keep working on pulling myself out of that place. I plan to create without "permission" I am inspired.
That's a pretty good thing, thanks for sharing this amazing message. 🙌 #Believe - Feb
"Pay attention to your intention"... Wowo. Powerful.
It really is, indeed :) #BTA784 Luka
My favorite was #10 - Find your creative process
I'm glad that you like it! Thank you for watching. :) #BelieveNation #BTA653 Luka
Thank you @EvanCarmichael 7 years later this video is still very well done, was ahead of it's time and as Ms. Ava DuVernay's latest film collects it's multiple Oscars, Baftas and plenty of other aware nominations this is so inspiring and encouraging to see for future life and not just film industry inspiration. Thank you again for creating it and to the woman (insert/half awake brain will note it on repeat watches) for asking you to create this video with your great notes/ing of Ms. DuVernay's 10 rules for success!!! Thanks Even you rockstar you!
Woop woop - thanks for watching :)
You're welcome Melissa, glad to know you enjoyed it. 😊 #Believe - Feb (from Evan's team)
She’s so humble
God bless and protect her!
🙌 #Believe - Feb (from Evan's team)
I love # 1 Don't ask for permission. I don't need anyone's permission to succeed as I will do what's needed for myself to go to the next level. I also love be grateful because too many people complain (myself included sometimes) about something instead of taking action to correct their problem or they look at what they don't have while neglecting what they do have.
Thank you for sharing with us and thanks for watching. #BelieveNation #BTA438 Luka
so inspirational, even that she started later in life. it's never too late to follow that dream. God's love and blessings!!!
Indeed :) #BTA1283 Luka
She's living her dream is a surefire inspiration. Please research on her Barbie doll. I am watching this with my children again as soon as they're back from school. What a role model.
Great to know she inspires you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching Libreria. :) Send our love to your children. :) #BTA436 Shine
I need to meet Ms. Ava Duvernay and Alll The Other Talented and Gifted. 😃
Thanks for sharing :) #BTA777 Luka
miss AvA is so so positive and inspirational😊🤗 you have a new fan .
Thanks for the comment and for watching lekecia. :) #BelieveNation #BTA216 Shine
+Evan Carmichael thanks for this great channel 😊
I needed to see this.
+nyiko sharon maroleni Woot. #BTA142 Nina
She speaks so eloquently-a great role model.
#Believe :) #BTA1517 Veljko
As a inspiring playwright this really inspired me. I love Ava
Great to know it inspired you. :) Thank you very much for watching! #BelieveNation #BTA688 Shine
Good job BELIEVE nation.
+Terrence Porter Thanks for the support, and thank you for watching. :) #BTA141 Luka
Ava is my INSPIRATION
:) #BTA1438 Veljko
One of my favorite To 10 Rules For Success videos. Ava really warms my heart! And she encourages me every day to push forward with my dreams as well. It's NEVER to late to live your dreams!
Glad you like it :) #BTA805 Luka
Motivational and relevant, Thank You Evan
Glad to know you found it motivational and relevant. :) Thanks for watching! #BelieveNation. #BTA271 Shine
LOVE HER
This was so awesome Evan thank you for putting this together. I've watched a lot of your "Top 10 Rules" but something about this one really spoke to me. Perhaps more than anyone else's "Top 10 Rules" that Ive seen so far, Ava's story and perspective resonated with me the most. Thanks again!
+Anna Houston Glad to hear that! :) Thank you for the support, and thanks for watching. :) #BTA138 Luka
Great episode. Thank you for highlighting this amazing woman.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Gregory. :) #BelieveNation #BTA285 Shine
First of all, Evan Carmichael you are a beam of light. I love your channel. Super positive and encouraging. When I need motivation I look to my children And your UA-cam channel. you are showing the beauty in everyone. Your parents must be so proud of you.
+Nadine Spruell Glad to hear that you like our content, it means a lot. :) Thank you for the huge support, and thanks for sharing with us! :) #BTA138 Luka
Yes Yes!!!
Thank you Evan! Do you mind updating this? Ava has said so much more this year alone. Check out her latest acceptance speech. Amazing what she says in it, in all her work in the past 3 years. Appreciate all you do! #BelieveNation
Thanks for the suggestion! Much love. :) #BTA1175 Luka
She is simply wonderful.
Thanks for the comment and for watching Temps. :) #BTA432 Shine
Wow,I really love it what a great,smart and sensible woman who share her knowledge with a humble perspective and a different way or point of view, so it's important to have big dream,believe in yourself and work,to integrate others and appreciate there contributions and hard work, to be thankful with people around you....
+Dinorah Henriquez All very important indeed. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching! #BTA139 Shine
Isn't she absolutely wonderful!!
Her energy is captivating 🖤
I agree 💛😊 #BELIEVE - Ahmed
Thank you for this video!
My favorite rule from Miss Ava is "Pay attention to your intention and Change your perspective".
Ava or Oprah says it's not happening to you but for you... I too like to find (or just TAKE) something good from a situation and learn from it.
So if it was intended for bad for me, I believe that God will make good out of it for me...because His plans and intentions for my life are Good and of hope and a positive end! ❤️
yes yes yes yes. thanks guys, love her.
+charmaine appiah Thank you for watching. :) #BTA138 Luka
Awesome! Loved the entire video! Resonated as a fellow artist on so many levels. Thank you. My request is to create a top 10 rules of Ron Foxcroft, Canadian entrepreneur who is best known for creating the Fox 40 Whistle.
I love your African print, Ava!
#Believe :) #BTA1580 Veljko
Powerful video. Evan Carmichael you are a True Blessing to the world. I love this video. I appreciate your work.
You should Create a Video about Successful Business man Mega Millionaire in business Mr. Gordon Bizar .
Bad things don’t happen to you, they happen for you.
:) #BTA1412 Veljko
This is great. I could watch it again and again. I like the rule about bad things happening for you instead of to you. It totally changes your view on tough times. Thank you for this great video!
This is Great Evan! Keep going!!
Glad you like it! Much love Christopher :) #BTA1126 Luka
Great Video....
+iTipRePort© Glad you like it! Thank you for watching. :) #BTA139 Luka
pay attention to your intention!
+simple cooking for a simple life Thank you for sharing with us, and thanks for watching. :) #BTA138 Luka
Love her so much ❤️
Sweet 💛😊 #Believe - Dondon
I love her so much.
Thank you for the comment and for watching Takeshia. :) #Believe #BTA667 Shine
awesome thank you Evan
Thank you very much for watching Marjorie. :) #BelieveNation #BTA265 Shine
Love this!! I recorded this on my iPhone Voice Message and listen to Ava's inspiration everyday!!! Could you also make a "BELIEVE" about Ken Burns?
Thank you very much for your suggestion but it would be great if you could post your request under this video: ua-cam.com/video/0arZb0xLIDM/v-deo.html If more people would vote or like your request and there are available videos/clips for it, we might do a Top 10 rules video for it. Much love. ❤️😊 #Believe - Feb
What a woman!!!
Thanks for watching. 😊 #Believe - Feb
Many interesting perspectives from mind of a creative film director. Thank. #BTA198
+Paul Chan Thank you for watching, Paul! :) #BTA138 Luka
amazing woman
She really is, indeed! Thank you for watching. :) #BelieveNation #BTA421 Luka
Thank you for doing Ava Duvernay, she is such a rolemodel to me! This was so insightful.
Glad to know she is a role model to you Anna. :) #BelieveNation #BTA297 Shine
Thanks for this Evan.
Thank you for watching. #BelieveNation #BTA759 Luka
LOVE WHAT YOU DO!
+David Danz Exactly, David! Do what you love. :) Thank you for watching! #Believe #BTA138 Luka
Thank God for you, Evan!
+T Styles Thank you. #BTA142 Nina
You should do Angelina Jolie rules of success
I love these, thanks Evan.
+Melvin Butler Glad to hear that! Thank you for watching. :) #BTA141 Luka
Beautiful!!!
Thanks for watching Danny. :) #BelieveNation #BTA287 Shine
Loved it! Thank you!
Thank you :) #BTA785 Luka
Thx Evan.. I love getting insight on others' creative process, so I really enjoyed #10.. She really shared a lot!
+mooshmillz Thank you for sharing with us, and thanks for watching. :) #BTA138 Luka
Inspiring! Thanks Evan.
Glad it inspired you B. :) Thanks for watching. #BTA180 Shine
Wow, great video!
I'm glad that you like it! Thank you for the love and thank you for watching. :) #BelieveNation #BTA759 Luka
Love it!!!! Thanks, Evan! :)
+Ayat Abuagla Glad you loved it! Thank you for watching. :) #BTA140 Shine
Thanks for this. It's really terrific.
Glad you liked it hrk. :) Thanks for the appreciation and for watching. Much love. #BelieveNation #BTA301 Shine
I absolutely love this! Glad I discovered your channel. #7 hit me. HARD. #takingaction #rightNOW
Welcome, Lyn! :) Thank you for sharing with us. Glad to hear that you like our content! :) #BelieveNation #BTA435 Luka
Dope! #NF
Thanks for the comment and for watching. :) #BTA294 Shine
Just watched this, amazing work Evan! Definitely the "This is not happening to me, it's happening for me" quote. Overall, I love her energy,humility and authenticity #FeelingInspired
Glad you liked it. :) Thank you very much for watching! #BelieveNation #BTA249 Shine
Thank you so much for this video about Ava! She is such an inspiration!
Thanks for watching, Amina :) #BTA815 Luka
Evan Carmichael Thank you for the reply! You have a gift of capturing the true essence of each person featured. I would love to see a “Top 10” for India.Arie who is a musician with an amazing story.
Excellent, really enjoyed this alot. Hey Evan Carmichael, try to get Sade, would love to see her 10 rules.
Thank you very much for your suggestion but it would be great if you could post your request under this video: ua-cam.com/video/0arZb0xLIDM/v-deo.html If more people would vote or like your request and there are available videos/clips for it, we might do a Top 10 rules video for it. Much love. :) #BelieveNation #BTA798 Luka
WOW, I love it so much ,
+adamlovejo Glad to hear that you like it! Thank you for watching. :) #BTA139 Luka
#1 don't ask for permission
#5 include others in your dream
#7 take action
+Jason Morrison Thank you for sharing, and thanks for watching. :) #BTA138 Luka
Amazing
Glad you like it :) #BTA1013 Luka
#10
+stephanie thomas Thank you for sharing with us. :) #BTA138 Luka
Don't ask for permission ... Thanks for this ... I'm a young black female filmmaker n this video was helpful
Glad you liked it. :) Thank you very much for the appreciation and for watching! #BelieveNation #BTA217 Shine
I love your videos you are brilliant to do them
Thanks for the love and support! :) #BTA858 Luka
I love this! How inspiring. Thank you both for exposing PROCESS....I'd love to also see an interview with Guy Laliberté Gilles .... fingers crossed. 😊~nehprii
Glad you loved it and you are inspired Nehprii. Thanks for the suggestion and for watching. :) #BTA427 Shine
Such fantastic points. Evan, can you please ask Mica Paris to do one? I'd love to see her on here. I've just finished reading a great book by her. Thanks so much.
+Jenny Lajos I've added her to our to do list. Thank you for the suggestion, and thanks for watching! :) #BTA138 Luka
Find your creative space
Yes! 💪 #Believe - Feb
rule #4 change your perspective
+stephanie thomas Thanks for sharing, and thank you for watching! :) #BTA138 Luka
+stephanie thomas Thanks for sharing, and thank you for watching! :) #BTA138 Luka
"This is not happening to you, it's happening for you!"
Thanks for watching :) #BTA800 Luka
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for watching :) #BTA934 Luka
I hope I get to work with her one day.
Thanks for sharing :) #BTA793 Luka
Great video her work is awesome, you should do a video on a visual artist like myself
Thanks for the comment and for watching Ozie. If you could provide a specific name for us to profile on, that would be great. :) Also, here are some videos that I hope will be helpful to you: ua-cam.com/video/tbQ1tkx9vgQ/v-deo.html & ua-cam.com/video/0W2WTlB7V88/v-deo.html Much love. #BelieveNation #BTA313 Shine
Evan Carmichael thanks for sharing your other videos it's all helpful to me, in my original comment I was actually referring to myself to be profiled, on my UA-cam page I have one interview and one commercial I did a few years ago, Im not famous but if you interview someone unknown nationwide it actually has a bigger influence on your audience, if I give a great interview and have a incredible piece of art in the background people will be blown away, if not me Hebru Brantley. Peace and love.
Evan Carmichael thanks for sharing your other videos it's all helpful to me, in my original comment I was actually referring to myself to be profiled, on my UA-cam page I have one interview and one commercial I did a few years ago, Im not famous but if you interview someone unknown nationwide it actually has a bigger influence on your audience, if I give a great interview and have a incredible piece of art in the background people will be blown away, if not me Hebru Brantley. Peace and love.
Can you make one of these on 'Christine Caine'.?.. Please.
Thank you very much for your suggestion but it would be great if you could post your request under this video: ua-cam.com/video/0arZb0xLIDM/v-deo.html If more people would vote or like your request and there are available videos/clips for it, we might do a Top 10 rules video for it. Much love. :) #BelieveNation #BTA759 Luka
Evan Carmichael okay
Please add Rapper StylesP
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Could you do for Angelina Jolie 10 rules of success please?
We have her on our to do list. :) #BTA Luka
Ava D is the Alicia Keys of this generation of directors.
Steve Irwin would be an awesome guy to do 10 rules for
+Asian Twist We already did Steve Irwin's Top 10 rules. Please check ua-cam.com/video/PTcOiR0uFds/v-deo.html&lc=z12ax5hqwvvbi53t1221ctjx0mn2hxwob04 Thanks for watching! #BTA140 Shine
I like 5th rule
+Jaganath Rayan Thank you for sharing, and thanks for watching! :) #BTA138 Luka
I would love to talk and interview on an idea I have for an organization. I want to move forward on it and get it out there to get sponsors and supporters to help me with my dream.
All the best to you! Always #Believe in yourself and take action to achieve your goals. #BTA533 Shine
Evan, can you do james brown, dr. martin luther king, jr and david bowie?
We have them on our to do list, and we have already profiled David Bowie. You should check it out, here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/nfU5ho0n1o4/v-deo.html #BTA157 Luka
evan mentor me pls!!!!
+Chabenabo chan I am :) #BTA140
Mellody Hobson Ursula Burns
+Bianca Roberson They are both on our to do list. :) Thank you for the suggestions, and thanks for watching! :) #BTA138 Luka