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Feature Alum: Erik Bork
1989 B.F.A.
Filmmaker, Hollywood, Calif.
"Thanks to my mentors, I'm doing what I've always wanted to do."
Erik Bork is making a name for himself in Hollywood. Bork's first big break came as Tom Hanks' assistant during the making of Apollo 13. He then co-produced the television miniseries From the Earth to the Moon, and soon advanced to supervising producer on Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg's Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning miniseries Band of Brothers. Today, Bork is writing two movie scripts for HBO.
Bork's mentoring began at Wright State, where he says the level of excitement and knowledge of filmmaking was infectious. "The most important thing is to have professors who really care about you and about what they're teaching. They put Wright State on a par with any other film school you could name."
Favorite WSU Memory: When my film, Springs, which was filmed in Yellow Springs, was finally finished and premiered at the Little Art Theatre. It was sold out, and all my friends, family, and my colleagues from Wright State were there.
Last Book Read: How to Be Good, Nick Hornby
Future Plans: I'm doing what I've always wanted to do. I'll continue in the path of a writer who wants to produce or direct his work, moving into feature film writing. I would one day like to direct something I've written.
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