Her Story
About Victoria
Victoria Larimore is based in Los Angeles, California, where she works as a director, producer, screenwriter, and creator of intellectual property in the film and television industry. She began her professional career in film and television in 1985 after graduating from college that same year. Throughout her career, Larimore has developed her own projects while also consulting on scripts for other filmmakers, including recent work on the film Moses the Black. She is a member of Decision Maker Meetings and maintains a lifelong commitment to working with disabled children, for which she received an award for a program she created in New York City schools co-sponsored by the New York Public Library. Additionally, she supports animal charities as a monthly donor to Best Friends Animal Society and is developing the family-friendly film Dogs Waiting to Be Loved, with profits directed to dog charities.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Victoria
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Believe in yourself and quiet self-doubt. Realize that in creative fields you must be clear on your real goals because financial compensation does not always reflect the value or importance of the work. Artists often face pressure to value themselves by money earned but true validation comes from pursuing what matters to you.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Value yourself. Recognize that self-doubt is often the biggest obstacle, especially for women. Do not let others' opinions or internal doubts prevent you from asserting yourself and pursuing your creative goals.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Opportunities include a more entrepreneurial, decentralized, DIY industry with many platforms allowing independent work from anywhere, democratizing film and television creation. Challenges include fewer traditional studio or streaming films being made despite high volume of screenplays registered annually.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Idealism and prioritizing creative fulfillment over financial gain. Choosing work that aligns with personal creative goals rather than high-paying but unfulfilling corporate roles, even when opportunities for significant money arise.
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