Dominic Dromgoole, who was artistic director at Shakespeare’s Globe until last year, hopes to emulate the global success achieved by directors such as Stephen Daldry and Sam Mendes in the move from stage to screen.
A former director of the Globe theatre in London is turning his sights on the cinema with the launch of a new career directing and producing feature films.
His backers include anonymous individuals with a passion for theatre and film, who also funded his Globe productions.
Asked what draws theatre directors to film, Dromgoole said: “Curiosity – discovering a different way to tell stories.”