Post by mewarner on Jul 20, 2009 15:46:27 GMT -5
Everytime I see or read an article on her it's too short for my liking..I want more longer interviews with her and with some pics if possible...I don't get why she doesn't get longer interviews.
Anyway here's the interview:
Recently, I had a chance to sit down with gifted actress Tamara Tunie. You may know Tamara from her role as Dr. Melinda Warner on “Law and Order: SVU,” but what you may not know is that Ms. Tunie is also a budding director and producer. Recently she directed and produced her first feature, See You In September, and has even made a name for herself as a producer on Broadway, with several successful projects under her belt. Tamara was kind enough to give us some insight on how she’s gotten to where she is today.
JM: Already an accomplished actress, you've recently branched out into producing and directing. What has been the most difficult aspect of your diversification?
TT: The most difficult aspect is fundraising. Period.
JM: Does seeing yourself on screen ever get old? Do you often watch your own work?
TT: I always watch the work I do. As a stage trained actress, I had no camera experience, therefore I had to learn on the job as it were, and watch what I did to see if what I intended was coming across. My first few camera appearances were horrifying!!!
JM: How do you choose your projects? As an actress? Producer? Director?
TT: In all of the above cases, the project really has to speak to me on some level. As an actor, I need to connect to the character I am portraying emotionally and with a non-judgmental eye. For me to produce or direct a play or film, it must be fresh, new, smart, original, or all of the above.
JM: I understand you grew up living above a funeral parlor. Do you think that shaped any aspect of your career? Any good stories?
TT: Hee-hee! Well, being born into the funeral business, it all seemed normal to me. But it definitely gave me a “leg up” as the medical examiner on “SVU.”
JM: As a producer of both film and theater, how do you feel the recession has affected the entertainment industry's investor landscape?
TT: Well, there is not as much money being thrown around, but it is still out there, and with the right project, it can be had. Broadway did not suffer as much as people expected and it has been proven that in difficult times, people want to forget their problems and be entertained.
JM: What changes would you like see in the industry?
TT: Oh gosh, changes are happening every day. But what I would love to see is an attitude change in the country; one that reflects the arts as a necessity and not a luxury. Also, I would love for television to get rid of the reality shows and stop dumbing down the viewing audience!
JM: What are you working on next?
TT: A new musical for the theatre and an animated feature.
JM: If you were stranded on a desert island with a DVD player and a television, what three DVDs would you have with you?
TT: The Godfather 1 and 2, and The Namesake.
Special thanks to Tamara Tunie for the interview.
source: www.examiner.com/x-6449-NY-Entertainment-Industry-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Interview-with-Law-and-Order-SVU-star-Tamara-Tunie
Anyway here's the interview:
Recently, I had a chance to sit down with gifted actress Tamara Tunie. You may know Tamara from her role as Dr. Melinda Warner on “Law and Order: SVU,” but what you may not know is that Ms. Tunie is also a budding director and producer. Recently she directed and produced her first feature, See You In September, and has even made a name for herself as a producer on Broadway, with several successful projects under her belt. Tamara was kind enough to give us some insight on how she’s gotten to where she is today.
JM: Already an accomplished actress, you've recently branched out into producing and directing. What has been the most difficult aspect of your diversification?
TT: The most difficult aspect is fundraising. Period.
JM: Does seeing yourself on screen ever get old? Do you often watch your own work?
TT: I always watch the work I do. As a stage trained actress, I had no camera experience, therefore I had to learn on the job as it were, and watch what I did to see if what I intended was coming across. My first few camera appearances were horrifying!!!
JM: How do you choose your projects? As an actress? Producer? Director?
TT: In all of the above cases, the project really has to speak to me on some level. As an actor, I need to connect to the character I am portraying emotionally and with a non-judgmental eye. For me to produce or direct a play or film, it must be fresh, new, smart, original, or all of the above.
JM: I understand you grew up living above a funeral parlor. Do you think that shaped any aspect of your career? Any good stories?
TT: Hee-hee! Well, being born into the funeral business, it all seemed normal to me. But it definitely gave me a “leg up” as the medical examiner on “SVU.”
JM: As a producer of both film and theater, how do you feel the recession has affected the entertainment industry's investor landscape?
TT: Well, there is not as much money being thrown around, but it is still out there, and with the right project, it can be had. Broadway did not suffer as much as people expected and it has been proven that in difficult times, people want to forget their problems and be entertained.
JM: What changes would you like see in the industry?
TT: Oh gosh, changes are happening every day. But what I would love to see is an attitude change in the country; one that reflects the arts as a necessity and not a luxury. Also, I would love for television to get rid of the reality shows and stop dumbing down the viewing audience!
JM: What are you working on next?
TT: A new musical for the theatre and an animated feature.
JM: If you were stranded on a desert island with a DVD player and a television, what three DVDs would you have with you?
TT: The Godfather 1 and 2, and The Namesake.
Special thanks to Tamara Tunie for the interview.
source: www.examiner.com/x-6449-NY-Entertainment-Industry-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Interview-with-Law-and-Order-SVU-star-Tamara-Tunie