NAHJ Executive Director Ivan Roman: Feature film mogul.
By Alvand Abdolsalehi
When you think of a typical executive director of an organization such as NAHJ, a veteran news reporter with superior management skills usually comes to mind. And that’s a perfect way to describe Ivan Roman.
But what many people do not know is that he is also in the process of writing a feature length film. Sort of.
“I haven’t touched it in about 17 years,” said Roman. “But I have it all planned out.”
So what would someone like Roman write a film about?
“It’s a political thriller about a government official’s assassination in Puerto Rico that is covered up by the federal government,” Roman said.
Given this information, how would a film like this make someone feel after watching it? Would it leave you skipping merrily along on your way back home from the theatres? Or would you find yourself leaving the Cineplex soaking wet after bathing in your own tears for an hour and a half?
“I think the ending will leave a lot of people who want a happy ending not too satisfied,’ Roman said. “But that’s just who we are.”
Sounds pretty reasonable to me. In fact, it seems like only a matter of time before the Academy considers nominating Roman for Best Picture.
“Who knows? You might see me in a movie script directing something,” Roman said laughing. “Or actually letting someone else direct it. I mean, all I did was write the thing.”
