“Don’t say no. If someone offers you an opportunity or wants to share their experiences with you, be open to it. Allow yourself to be inspired by your everyday experiences and the experiences of those around you!
— Elizabeth Buzby
The Interview Q&A
Where are you based out of?
“Winter Park”
What role do you typically play on set?
“I am typically working as a producer.”
How long have you been working in the film industry? Where did you get your start?
“I started working with Molly junior year of high school, so about 5 years. Junior year, Molly and I had Spanish class together, and she walked in one day and asked if I wanted to be involved in the project she was working on then: “I don’t know”. I said yes, and the next think I know, I was producing for her!.”
Who is your biggest inspiration? What have they taught you?
“My biggest film inspiration is Molly. She has a dream and a vision, and she goes for it. She also give people a voice that they otherwise might not have. My biggest inspiration in general is my sister. She is my hero, through and through. She tackles every obstacle in her way with grace, and I hope that I grow up to have half the strength she does.”
Where do you draw your inspiration from?
“I draw my inspiration from everything that is around me. My friends, our stories, strangers I meet on a plane, etc.”
What are some of the biggest things you’ve accomplished in your career so far?
“In film, I would say my biggest accomplishment was my work on Dear America. Being able to help tell a story that I am so passionate about and believe in so deeply was such an amazing experience.”
If you had one piece of advice for a woman who wants to get started in the film industry what it would be?
“Don’t say no. If someone offers you an opportunity or wants to share their experiences with you, be open to it. Allow yourself to be inspired by your everyday experiences and the experiences of those around you!”