Greg Ellis served as executive producer on “Carter High,” starring Vivica A. Fox. (Provided by Relate PR)
“Watch Night” will run through December. (Watch Night the Play website)
The play, which Ellis is featured in, is a far cry from his days in the NFL. He said his love of football made the transition from the field to directing and producing movies difficult. But the “Carter High” executive producer said regardless of the industry, the three rules are the same.
“I tell everyone who want anything in life to first take your time to learn the rules of whatever you are doing,” Ellis said. “Whether it’s playing football, basketball, acting, directing or producing, learn the rules before you step out in it. Two, identify the tools. We all have different tools that we’ve been given in our toolbox. Yours is different from mine. [Ask yourself], ‘What tools do I have in my arsenal that will allow me to experience the level of success that I’m looking for?’ Three is for preparation. Applying the rules and tools and practice. When you practice you are constantly preparing for greatness.”
