DavidPFranceTV INTERVIEW #26
EDWARD BECKFORD
CEO, BlackEye Vision Entertainment
Actor, Producer, Director
Los Angeles, California
United States
In his 26th interview, David speaks with long-time friend Edward Beckford, an actor/producer/director who liv…
DavidPFranceTV INTERVIEW #26
EDWARD BECKFORD
CEO, BlackEye Vision Entertainment
Actor, Producer, Director
Los Angeles, California
United States
In his 26th interview, David speaks with long-time friend Edward Beckford, an actor/producer/director who lives in Los Angeles, California. David and Edward speak about growing up together in the South Orange/Maplewood Township School District, the performing arts, organizing bands and DJing; his college days and career; his "failed" marriage and multiple dead-end and unfulfilling jobs and ultimately, his transition back to his first love "acting" which led him to move from his home in New Jersey to Hollywood at 39 years of age.
Since his transition to Los Angeles, Edward has been involved as an actor/producer/director in over 50 projects spanning movies, shorts, documentaries. In approximately eight years, Edward earned a place working as a 1st AD (or 1st Assistant Director) in the business and he explains in detail, the description and responsibilities of that role in the film industry. He has worked with many in the business such as Melvin Van Peebles (actor/producer/director), Aiden Quinn (actor) and Eric Roberts (actor).
Edward also talks about a special project which he has initiated regarding the creation of "citizen's arrest" legislation specific to police violence. He has reached out to congressmen and leaders in Washington DC and has begun conversations around the issue.
What I like about his story:
It is never too late to pursue your dream. It most likely will come at a cost - but regret might come...if you do not try and with faith, believe... and move in the direction toward where your intuition knows... you should be!
With these ingredients (plus talent!) = satisfaction, happiness and success follow!
