Pen Densham on Creative Courage and Transition to Photography
Pen Densham, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker known for 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,' discusses his philosophy on creative work and his shift to photography. Born in 1947 in Ruislip, Middlesex, Densham has over five decades in creative industries, founding Trilogy Entertainment Group and earning two Academy Award nominations. He emphasizes that inaction and self-doubt are greater regrets than failures, citing his experience writing 'Robin Hood' despite studio rejections. Now focused on photography, he creates impressionistic water and nature images, exhibited in Los Angeles galleries and collected internationally. His book 'Qualia' is available as a free download, reflecting his belief in continuous exploration over conventional success.
Key facts
- Pen Densham is an Oscar-nominated filmmaker transitioning to photography
- He wrote and produced 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' despite initial studio rejections
- His photography features impressionistic studies of water, trees, and koi ponds
- Densham's work is exhibited in Los Angeles galleries and private collections
- He advocates for creative courage and views inaction as a major regret
Entities
Artists
- Pen Densham
Institutions
- Trilogy Entertainment Group
- Warner Brothers
Locations
- Ruislip, Middlesex
- Los Angeles
- Oahu, Hawaii
- Ontario, Canada
- Napa Valley
- Monaco