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Submitted by Douglas Newsom on 19 April 2021

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Guest, David Winning

David Winning has directed over 45 feature movies, 29 series, and has over 180 TV credits. When I heard he directed movies for the Hallmark Channel, I reached out to him, hoping we could schedule an interview. David is gracious, authentic, and has an amazing smile. His story fascinated me and I hope you will love it too.

David always loved movies. He watched them as a child, and was fascinated by how they worked and what makes some work and some not. When his Dad bought him a movie camera at 10, David's natural curiosity kicked in and has never stopped. He is always looking to make his films the best they can be, works hard, and loves new challenges. He made his first move in his 20's, teaching himself everything him knew by watching, trying, and revising, and is still loving his life and directing movies 40 years later.

This interview was fun, fascinating and life-changing for me. I loved getting into David's mind to find out how he knows how to direct. Who does this part? How do you do it on budget? How do you work with the crew and actors? Are you stressed? How do you keep going when others have stopped?

David is a generous, fun-loving person who enjoys his career. Each movie is a challenge to make it great, entertaining, and remembered. David knows how to pull the audience in and have them forget their lives while they watch.

We include a 4-minute Director's Reel of his incredible movies. His debut feature Storm was produced by him in his 20s, learning as he went, instead of going to film school. That movie was picked up after 170 rejections. That led him to his first series, Friday the 13th, almost 40 years ago.

David's career is fascinating. His wants to inspire everyone who has a dream to pursue it. Don't let someone steal it and don't give up. He loves that his hobby is his career and encourages everyone to do what they love.

You can find all sorts of articles, film clips, and more on David's website davidwinning.com

Stay tuned for 2 new movies on the Hallmark channel this year: Field Day in the fall, starring Rachel Boston, and a new Christmas movie in December starring Lori Loughlin. .

Thank you, David, for your inspiration and for encouraging all of us to turn our hobbies into work.

"Never give up on your dreams," David Winning.
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