Screenwriter BILLY RAY: Tricks of the Trade

Billy Ray has written or co-written the screenplays for "Color of Night", "Volcano" and "Hart's War" and also created the sci-fi series "Earth 2". In 2003, Ray wrote and directed "Shattered Glass", which was based on the true story of fraudulent journalist Stephen Glass. Most recently, he found himself back in the writer/director role for "Breach", a story based on real-life FBI agent-turned-Soviet spy Robert Hanssen. In this intriguing interview, listen as Ray touches on his inspiration from movie soundtracks, taking acting classes, genius by osmosis and writing for "The Jetsons".

This video is an excerpt from the full interview, available on DVD at TheDialogueSeries.com .

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[TheWorksful]

You really need that desire to tell stories if you're gonna go into this buisness, whether the projects you do are low-budget or big-budget. So I agree; you gotta have something deep within yourself to make movies, not just the paychecks or the fame.

[FigurinItOut]

Do it because you love and enjoy it, not because you're getting paid for it. Great advice regarding any endeavor.

[ilsur]

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[Nocturne06]

I wish they were a little longer.. but yes, keep posting!

[rzoro06]

agreed

[redsoxx2424]

please keep posting these