Ava DuVernayis making history today.
DuVernay earlier told Deadlines Dominic Patten, Venice was a big goal.It feels like a real full-circle moment.
Although it was originally a Netflix project, DuVernay and Paul Garnes producedOriginwithout a studio.
VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 06: Director Ava DuVernay attends a photocall for “Origin” at the 80th Venice International Film FestivalGetty
Speaking to Deadline earlier, DuVernay said, I experienced success within the studios.
I experienced this challenge within it.
On Tuesday,Neon acquiredworldwide rights.
The cast is populated with actors who are not quote-unquote superstars in Hollywood, DuVernay said.
These are meat and potatoes, blood, sweat and tears working actors who are very respected…
Together you see how they shine like stars…
Thank goodness we made this film independently.
DuVernay also expanded on being the first African American female filmmaker in competition.
And this year it happened, something happened that hadnt happened in eight decades before.
We know thats a door open that I trust and hope the festival will keep open.
