After working as an actor in films for nearly two decades, Boman Irani has turned producer and has roped in the Oscar-winning writer of 2014 American Black comedy, Birdman, Alexander Dinelaris for a day-long screenwriting workshop that will be attended by several writers, directors, and students of the cinema to mark the occasion. Boman has also written the script and will be directing the film.
”Turning producer was not on my mind but once I finished the script, I wanted to do the best I could for it so decided to produce it and direct it by myself”, informed Boman who met Alexander in New York. “He took me to a club where writers and directors hang out. I met several wonderful people there and Alexander has been a friend since”.
One day in 2014, Alexander surprised him with the news that he had been nominated for the Golden Globes for Best Screenplay. He won the coveted award. The joy wasn’t over yet. He was now in the running for the Oscars. Birdman bagged the Best Original Screenplay for Alexander who shared the award with Alejandro Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, and Armando Bo, and for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Cinematography at the 87th Academy Film Awards. “I was watching the ceremony live, cheering for my dear friend,” recollected Boman, admitting that Alexander is familiar with his script and will give it a proper read soon.