{"id":34823,"date":"2021-03-19T18:21:17","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T22:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cinema-crazed.com\/blog\/?p=34823"},"modified":"2021-03-19T18:21:17","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T22:21:17","slug":"interview-with-jill-gevargizian-director-of-the-stylist-women-in-horror-month-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cinema-crazed.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/19\/interview-with-jill-gevargizian-director-of-the-stylist-women-in-horror-month-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Jill Gevargizian, Director of “The Stylist” [Women in Horror Month 2021]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Please introduce yourself.<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m Jill Gevargizian, I\u2019m a director, producer, sometimes writer, and hairstylist! My feature film debut, The Stylist,<\/a> just released!<\/p>\n

What is it that attracts you to the horror genre for your chosen field of creative work?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019ve always loved horror. I love that it\u2019s exciting, adventurous, and challenging. I really love working in the genre because it is an incredibly entertaining way to confront more serious ideas, themes, and issues.<\/p>\n

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Who inspires you in your work and in life?<\/strong>
\nOther people, other artists, going after their dreams — whatever that may be. The hard work, courage, drive, and passion that takes is infectious. Those are also the kind of people I want to work with.<\/p>\n

Women in horror have made great strides, but it’s clear that a lot of work is still needed to make it a most inclusive genre. To you, what is the importance of a movement like Women in Horror Month?<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s so important because it draws attention to who is telling these stories. I think we all love films and storytelling because it gives us different perspectives and experiences then our own. It only makes sense that the more diversity we have behind the camera, the more diverse stories we will get to experience.<\/p>\n

What would you tell an up-and-coming creative in the world of horror who sees that being a woman\/identifying as a woman as something that makes it so much more difficult at times?<\/strong>
\nPersonally, I think getting rid of that type of thinking is what\u2019s important. I believe in the power of positive thinking. I think believing in yourself is more important when it comes to accomplishing something than anything else. Having a chip on your shoulder takes space in your brain and soul away from focusing on accomplishing your goals and – I think – that\u2019s how we make a difference.<\/p>\n

What are your favorite bits of helpful advice that you have received about your work or your field?<\/strong>
\nTo make sure you really love a story (or idea) before you decide to bring it to life. To make sure you know why you have to tell this story. Why are you so passionate about it? You\u2019ll find out if you\u2019re not…if you don\u2019t care enough. Because that story or film takes so much work to bring to life – that you just won’t have the energy if it doesn\u2019t mean everything to you.<\/p>\n

In honor of celebrating Women in Horror Month, who do you believe viewers should keep an eye on in terms of the creative ladies in horror?<\/strong>
\nPrano Bailey-Bond<\/a> (Censor). Natasha Kermani<\/a> (Lucky)<\/a>. Romola Garai (Amulet). Gigi Saul Guerrero (Culture Shock).<\/a> Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift).<\/a><\/p>\n

What do you have coming soon that you can talk to us about?<\/strong>
\nThe Stylist is now exclusively streaming on Arrow-Player.com, and in June it will release on VOD on Blu-ray!<\/p>\n

Pop them links to follow your work here:<\/strong>
\n@jillsixx
\n@The Stylistfilm<\/p>\n

www.sixxtape.com<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.arrow-player.com\/the-stylist<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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