Today we’d like to introduce you to Dora Endre.
Hi Dora, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I am a 26-year-old director who has been lucky enough to collaborate with industry professionals in Budapest, Florence, Rome and New York. I have worked on short movies, commercials, music videos, musicals, dance and off-Broadway shows. I believe in the power of determination, discipline and passion for work, and I am strongly convinced that with a little more empathy and caring for each other we can truly make life worth living.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Definitely not. It has been a very bumpy ride so far. But I think it is due to the fact that I am ambitious and restless, I am always in motion therefore I get into challenging situations. I think being a young woman director in the industry also makes things more difficult. The same applies to being a young immigrant in a highly competitive city. Nevertheless I know I tend to be the toughest one around, and there is no problem that could not be solved.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am very drawn to talking about social and political matters. I think art filling a key role in raising tough questions and sparking discussions about relevant and sensitive topics is a big reason why I got into directing. I love doing interdisciplinary work, collaborating with seasoned artists, going with the wildest, most progressive, or absurd ideas. I believe those are the ones that can provoke people the most and pull them into a real discussion. I am proud of many projects I have worked on. If I have to highlight one, I would say it is the tour of My Name is Rache Corrie. We toured community houses and schools with the play in Hungary. Making kids familiar with important stories, breaking down their prejudices about the ‘dullness’ of theatre and witnessing their enthusiasm, their demand for knowing more about the topic of the play and the production were all wonderful.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
I hope we are moving into a direction that is marked by equal representation, less prejudices, more openness to new ideas and new faces. I am a big believer of choosing the right person for the job based on skills and merits, not on any other factor. I see that there are more open doors everywhere, it is easier to get an agent, get people to read your script or see your movie. Technology, streaming services, and now zoom and other platforms used for remote work make all this easier. I think the in-person phase of projects will stay as short as possible in the future. I am not happy about it since I love to collaborate with others, meet people, brainstorm and rehearse in-person. But I think the pandemic forced a lpt of companies to rethink their strategies and many now see that their costs can be cut by tools of modern technology.
Contact Info:
- Email: endredora@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.doraendre.com/
- Instagram: @dora_endre
Image Credits
Kata Nagy, Bela Attila Kovacs, David Kelly, Ozkan Balk, Pratya J.
