Today we’d like to introduce you to Clay Bloodworth.
Hi Clay, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstories.
I grew up in the panhandle of Florida, near Pensacola, and worked at a small four-screen cinema throughout high school. This is where my love for movies began. I also wrote a weekly movie column for the local newspaper Gulf Breeze News. I specialized in covering some of the smaller independent movies we showed at Tree House Cinema. Unlimited movies at the theater – not to mention popcorn – and I bonded with coworkers by sharing DVDs and conversations. This led me to college at UNC School of the Arts where I studied film directing. I’ve made many short films, but I’m most proud of Alice and Standstill.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Definitely not a smooth road. I was in a near-fatal car accident in North Carolina while at school. I was nearly crushed by the other vehicle involved, and it took paramedics super long to get me out of the car. I was in a coma for almost two weeks before opening my eyes. I later learned that I couldn’t walk and would need to learn how to walk again to return to school. Crazy for a twenty-year-old to be faced with this. The physical aspect was my first big hurdle, but I had mental repercussions that came later. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I tend to veer towards drama when it comes to filmmaking. I make the kinds of movies that I would see or would want to watch. I write/direct for the most part, which is what I specialize in. I love written dramas that are so lifelike they feel like a documentary.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
I am not sure where the industry is headed. That’s a tough one. Some people say film is dead, and I wholeheartedly disagree. Movies will always be around. That’s what I think.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myownprivateflorida/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066546008353
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/bloodclay
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7p-apjs-wC4VQxm5NxB5Lg
Image Credits
Gregg Pachkowski
