My name is oliver astone and I love to tell stories. I always did, even all the way back in elementary school trying to get laughs at the lunch table. I think it made it easier to make friends and I guess it still does. Somewhere along the way I found out that there is no better way
to tell a story then through film. There is no other way where a story can
unfold right before your eyes. A story teller can control every aspect of a story
with film, from using music to create the tone of the movie, to the camera
angle to give the viewer a specific feeling. This complete control of a story is
what attracts me to make films. I like to be involved in all aspects of the film
making process from directing to editing to writing, I believe this is the only
way for a film maker to make a film truly his own.
My favorite types of stories to tell are comedic dramas. I love the escape that
comedy can give you from all the worlds problems, even if it's only for about
two hours. On the other hand I love the journey that drama stories can take
you on, pulling all kinds of emotions out of you on the way. But what I love
most is what you get when you put these two kinds of stories together. You
find out that in almost any situation, there is a way to find laughter and smile.
Film makers like Wes Anderson and Martin Scorsese are strong inspirations
in my love for comedic dramas, like them I strive to make audiences laugh
even in the darkest of situations. So watch my films and join me on this
dramatic journey, but don't forget to laugh on the way.