I’m Scott Townsley, a working film director who still gets excited every time a story clicks into place. I have spent years learning what holds an audience’s attention, what makes actors feel safe enough to take risks, and how to solve problems when time and budget are not on your side. This site is my notebook in public: a space to share what I have learned, reflect on what I am watching, and stay curious about the art and chaos of making movies.
Favourite Genre
As a film director, I love any and all movies, but theres something about a good crime thriller that can't be beaten. The suspense, the drama, the twists, they keep you hooked right until the end.
Favourite Director
It is impossible for me to pick one favourite director when there are so many incredible ones in the field, Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino, and David Fincher and just some of the names that come to mind.
Favourite Movie
David Fincher directed a movied called "Zodiac" in 2007, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. The story telling in this movie is like no other and will have you thinking about if for days after.
“If you want to be a filmmaker, make a film and enjoy it; don’t be thinking about what’s the next thing, the thing after that.”
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Christopher Nolan
