#Have the Directors of ‘Boys State’ Predicted the Future of American Politics?

#Have the Directors of ‘Boys State’ Predicted the Future of American Politics?

“#Have the Directors of ‘Boys State’ Predicted the Future of American Politics?” “That’s politics … I think,” remarks Robert MacDougall, one of the subjects of Boys State, to the filmmakers off-screen. The line encapsulates the dual nature of the documentary, now streaming on Apple TV , as both a potential microcosm for American political campaigning…

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#‘Fugitive Dreams’ Interview: Director Jason Neulander Talks Cinematic Influences, the Challenge of Cutting a Trailer & More

#‘Fugitive Dreams’ Interview: Director Jason Neulander Talks Cinematic Influences, the Challenge of Cutting a Trailer & More

“#‘Fugitive Dreams’ Interview: Director Jason Neulander Talks Cinematic Influences, the Challenge of Cutting a Trailer & More” Yesterday, we premiered the teaser trailer for Fugitive Dreams, marking the directorial debut of filmmaker Jason Neulander. The film follows two lost souls who form a surprising bond with each other as they confront their traumatic pasts while…

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#Jonathan Freeman Explains the Craft of Intimacy in ‘Defending Jacob’

#Jonathan Freeman Explains the Craft of Intimacy in ‘Defending Jacob’

“#Jonathan Freeman Explains the Craft of Intimacy in ‘Defending Jacob’” Welcome to World Builders, our ongoing series of conversations with the most productive and thoughtful behind-the-scenes craftspeople in the industry. In this entry, we chat with cinematographer Jonathan Freeman about the visual requirements of emotional proximity found within Defending Jacob. Unconditional love is a fortune…

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#‘The One and Only Ivan’ Director Thea Sharrock on Making a Disney Movie With No Clear Villain and Doing Right by Animal Characters [Interview]

#‘The One and Only Ivan’ Director Thea Sharrock on Making a Disney Movie With No Clear Villain and Doing Right by Animal Characters [Interview]

“#‘The One and Only Ivan’ Director Thea Sharrock on Making a Disney Movie With No Clear Villain and Doing Right by Animal Characters [Interview]” Posted on Thursday, August 20th, 2020 by Jacob Hall The One and Only Ivan is a movie defined by its kindness. Sweet and often sad, it’s a tale of animals in…

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#Jay Keitel Shaped Amy Seimetz’s Dread into Action in ‘She Dies Tomorrow’

#Jay Keitel Shaped Amy Seimetz’s Dread into Action in ‘She Dies Tomorrow’

“#Jay Keitel Shaped Amy Seimetz’s Dread into Action in ‘She Dies Tomorrow’” Welcome to World Builders, our new ongoing series of conversations with the most productive and thoughtful behind-the-scenes craftspeople in the industry. In this entry, we chat with She Dies Tomorrow cinematographer Jay Keitel about depicting the organic elements of dread. The end is inevitable….

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