INTERVIEW
Ana A Prickett Braunstein - iNTERVIEW
Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ana is a U.S Citizen and has lived in New York for many years. Her love for writing and acting began at an early age. As a child, she used to write stories and perform for her mother, siblings and friends. Her father gave Ana her first camera when she was five. She was fascinated with photography and liked to create stories. As a teenager, she wrote, acted and participated in plays in school, churches and communities every chance she had. Her parents took her to museums, movies, concerts, ballet, and many national and international plays that premiered at the prestigious Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro where she was fascinated and enchanted by it. Today, going through the Covid pandemic made her realize more than ever before that time is one of the most valuable assets. And during quarantine she began to write again. Ana dreamed someday to be acting in a movie sharing stories. Well, It's time ... someday is now!
Do you prefer Comedy or Drama?
I prefer Drama, but I like both.Inways they can be intertwined as there can be comedic moments in Drama and drama moments in Comedy!
Life imitates Art or Art imitates Life?
Art imitates Life and nature around us. And Life imitates Art as we get touched and inspired by it.
Which is the best Moment on set?
The collective creative effort of actors and everyone involved in the process to bring a story to life!
Did anyone ever tell you weren't good enough?
No. I was blessed to have received many compliments and positive words of encouragement along the way, such as "you're very talented!", "You've touched me in that scene.", "I definitely could relate to the story.", "I love your writing style!", "I would love to work with you!", "You're amazing!" ...
How can you stay focused on your goal?
By setting priorities and time on your schedule to work on things towards your goal.By taking small achievable steps not to be overwhelmed by the big picture.
Have you ever had a breakdown because of your Job?
No. but I have seen people around me experience that; a true heartbreak.
Talent is a blessing or a curse?
Talent is always a blessing as it is a wonderful opportunity to be able to share your talent and gifts with others.
What would you like to improve about yourself as an actor/director/screenplayer?
As an actress, director and screenplay writer, I continue working on my craft by taking master classes with the best on the field and reading books on the subject.
What's the worst critic you have received?
I can't remember one. But I take a critic's comment in a positive light, as a way to improve and grow.
If you weren't an actor/director/screenplayer what would you like to be?
I don't have a plan B, as I love what I do and I do it for the love of it!
If Cinema was a color what would it be?
The multi colors of the sky ... blue with clouds, yellow sunrises, orange red sundowns,grey stormy sky, black nights with brilliant diamonds stars shining up above and ever changing canvas! Just like cinema, it is rich in colors and emotions that touch our hearts.
A day without a movie is...
a missing opportunity to experience and connect with other human characters just like us.
If someone offered you to play/direct/write in/a movie that you despise but that for sure will make you rich and famous...would you accept the job?
I would not accept it. I believe one should work on something that they are passionate about; not work on something just to be rich and famous, that should not be the goal.
What's your greatest ambition?
To be a writer that encourages and touches people's lives in a positive way to create new hope for a better tomorrow.
What's your biggest fear?
War and destruction.
Does music help you to play/direct, write?
Yes, I love music! It elevates all emotions and it touches the heart.
You have the chance to make a Silent movie, what's your message to the audience?
"It is a brand new day with endless possibilities!"
Share your speech if you should win an Oscar.....
"I would like to thank God and my parents up above, this one's for you! Thanks to the Academy of Motion Pictures for the privilege to be included amongst this group of very talented Stars that I've watched and admired for Years. Thank you to my colleagues and friends and everyone that supported me on my journey! This is to prove never give up on your dreams!"