Meet Roxane Dupont | Photographer & Aspiring Writer and Producer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Roxane Dupont and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Roxane, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I don’t know if I have a clear answer to this. I always wanted to work in Entertainment. I was always passionate about films and TV, and a part of me always thought that was what I was meant to do. I considered going to film school many times, but it always felt like a risky bet. It took me years before I could actually tell myself that this was a risk worth taking. I only started writing a year ago, and I still struggle to tell myself that working in Film is a possibility and that I don’t have to settle for a safe job that I don’t want to do. So I try to get involved in as many projects as I can, mostly by doing Behind the Scenes Photography. I love to write, to produce, to take pictures and capture these moments where people all work together to create something greater. I love that pursuing a creative career doesn’t trap you into doing only one thing. It gives you the freedom to experiment, to discover, and to blossom.
I pursued an artistic career because it’s what always called me and motivated me. Because I don’t feel like I’m working when I do it. Because I’m passionate about the things I do.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I try to do several things, work on different projects, wear different hats… I’m a set Photographer, which means I take Behind the Scenes pictures, for short films so far. I only started a few months ago when I asked to bring my camera to a set I worked on. I just wanted to experiment and get better at using it. Little did I know that I would enjoy it this much and want to take it more seriously. Since then, I’ve been taking pictures on several shorts. I love to be able to show the behind-the-scenes of a film, to capture this very moment when people work in sync to make a work of art. I love to do it in an artistic way, to show the beauty in every single craft and person who makes movies happen. There’s also something very special about taking candid and on-the-spot pictures, which is completely different than staged photography. You get to create your own composition with whatever is available to you, you let things happen, people live and work, and you observe every detail of it, until you find the right angle, the most original point of view. It’s almost like a game. My goal is now to be able to get paid doing it, and work on bigger productions.

I’m also a writer. I’ve always had a thousand stories building in my mind. I’m always daydreaming, imagining crazy situations, and creating characters. The hard part for me was to start getting these ideas out of my mind and put them on paper. Having my first writing class last year really helped with it. I got to write my first pilot for a TV show, and I now feel ready to write my first feature film. I don’t have one specific genre that I like more than the others. I love to mix things, to have a story change as it unfolds, go from comedy to horror for instance.

Finally, I’m also an aspiring producer. I say aspiring, because I only produced some student short films back in France, I still have so much to learn, and I have yet to work as a producer on a project here in the US. I kind of put this aspect of my work on hold for a year as I wanted to explore different aspects of the Entertainment business. But I feel ready to wear my Producer’s hat again, and I’m confident some new projects will be coming soon.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
This might not be very original, but I would take them on a walk by the oceanfront. LA is not a walkable city, but the walk between Santa Monica and Venice is very nice. It gives off some Summer vibes (ones that we don’t have in Paris!), it’s relaxing and it’s a completely different side of Los Angeles than the one we see when we leave the ocean side area. I would also recommend Venice Canals, which feels like a peaceful escape in the middle of this huge city. The one great thing about LA is that you can find the beach and the mountains and go to both in one day. I would suggest going up some mountains and going for a hike. There’s nothing better than to see LA from above, and the sunsets are usually beautiful.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My family without a doubt! My parents always encouraged me to do what I love, and I definitely wouldn’t be here without them. They were the first ones to help me when I decided to move to LA, and they still do today. We call regularly and I know that no matter what happens, they will be proud that I at least gave Hollywood a try. My friends are also a big support. They know that I always wanted to work in film and come to Los Angeles, they know how important all of this is to me, and they always showed that they believe in me. Which is really comforting.

On another note, I would say that movies and shows in general always helped me get through the days. It always gave me shelter and pushed me to keep going and to keep trying. Music has the same power: every time I feel down, or like I should give up, listening to music gives me some strength back and I feel like I can do anything again.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxangeles_/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxane-dupont-64a0101b9/

Other: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13482840/

Image Credits
Josemiliano Aguirre Roxane Dupont