Imagine That !
Imagine That !
After he settled in Seattle in 1993 , Rhys took a brave leap that combined his journalistic and cinematic skillsets . He founded MovieMaker Magazine , aiming to provide an open platform where aspiring filmmakers and legendary industry icons could come together to speak candidly about the creative process . “ I wanted to create a space where filmmakers could share their stories and learn from each other ,” says Rhys . Despite starting on a small scale with Northwest U . S . distribution , the magazine soon gained notable traction , garnering the attention of industry heavyweights . One of the defining moments in Rhys ’ career with MovieMaker was his cover story interview with the acclaimed director Oliver Stone . “ It was a turning point for us ,” says Rhys . The interview took place in Seattle , where Stone ’ s plane made a special stop for MovieMaker on his way back from Japan to Los Angeles . Despite being sleep-deprived , Stone was warm and erudite during the two-hour conversation at a downtown coffee shop , and he shared candid reflections on his career and artistic evolution . “ He was incredibly generous . It was fascinating to hear him talk about the challenges he continued to face ,” recalls Rhys . The Stone cover story served as a potent catalyst for MovieMaker ’ s growth , attracting attention from film lovers and industry insiders alike . “ Having Stone on the cover gave us more credibility ,” says Rhys . “ It was a validation of the work we were doing . After it came out , we quickly secured international distribution . It kind of put us on the map , and we were able to get basically whoever we wanted after that .”
Over the years that followed , MovieMaker became well-known for its quality cinematic journalism . Rhys had the privilege of interviewing many other legend-
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