Today we’d like to introduce you to Angeline Walsh.
Angeline, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
When I was a kid, I wanted to write books and make movies. So, when I “grew up” – with a stubbornness that continues to astound my family – that’s what I endeavored to do.
Of course, when it comes to something like making a film – or, in my case, an original scripted series – you have to convince other people that your ideas are worth undertaking. I am only as successful as the other artists that joined me in creating it.
I believe that most anything can be achieved with a little hope and a lot of heart.
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?
When you go around telling people that you’re thinking of making a TV series on a budget that’s set in Victorian England – and, oh, it’s going to be shot entirely in Northeast Ohio – very few people take you seriously, especially when you’re a 21-year-old woman. A lot of the obstacles I faced during the making of “The Coroner’s Assistant” were not merely the typical ones (lack of funds, securing locations, scheduling conflicts), but matters of cultural expectations. Whenever you’re doing something in a manner that isn’t conventional, you’re going to face scrutiny and distrust from all directions.
We made the show over the course of five years and without the safety net of a major studio. It was made in a manner completely atypical of the film and television industry’s advised method of producing a series. I don’t anticipate our struggles are over as we approach our first public screening and seek distribution and a wider audience.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Simply put, I’m a writer and a filmmaker. I specialize in historical fiction and character-driven period pieces.
I like to think that what sets my work apart has a lot to do with how I make it. I prefer maintaining my artistic freedom and autonomy over chasing commercial trends and adhering to accepted methods of doing things.
How do you define success?
Success for me is a lot of little details coming together in a perfect way. When I’m on a set of mine and I’m working with my crew and my talent, and everything clicks into place, everyone is on the same page and it feels like a big game of make-believe brought to life – there’s magic in that. No one else but us has to know that success, but it’s there.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.angelineproductions.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernvictorian/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AngelineProductions
