MADE XXXX
MADE
TO
WIN
Directing His Legacy
PHOTO
CREDIT:
Wes Klain /
Wes Klain
Photography
W
hen
you are born
to win, it’s hard not to recognize
it. Anthony Hemingway was born to
become a director of groundbreaking
television shows and films, some which
you may have heard of before including
The Wire, The People v. OJ Simpson, Underground, Red Tails, The Infamous and
American Crime Story. Although he had
a late start (pivoting from pre-med to the
film production industry prior to college)
his decision to follow his passion was
ultimately a no brainer. “I always knew I
was born to be a director. I was designed
and built to be a part of each one of the
projects I’ve been involved on. I am serving a purpose and I’m doing what I am
called to do.” Anthony shared with MADE
in an exclusive interview.
Apparently, Anthony did not take the
elevator, he took the stairs. Starting as a
production assistant, his seeds were sown
and watered over time. When asked if he
Director of telvision
shows including The
Wire, True Blood and
feature film, Red Tails,
Anthony
Hemingway
sought
out such
inspired projects,
Anthony denied intentionally
putting thought behind achieving his big
feats. “All of these jobs (People vs O.J
Simpson, The Wire, Underground) came
to me. My path prepared me for each one
of those opportunities.” Anthony explained that the universe did its job. The
legacy that he is building has been shared
through the lens of historical films of the
stories of characters over time. These
shows and film have heavily impacted the
culture.
“It’s so funny because
I don’t ever go after
anything. What’s meant
for you will be yours no
matter what.”