Monthly Archives: February 2010

link: http://makingof.com/posts/watch/1266/jay-mark-duplass-talk-cyrus "Cyrus" filmmakers Jay and Mark Duplass met up with MakingOf at Sundance to talk about their trademark shooting style. During this conversation, the brothers share how they function as a directing team and reveal that they use walkie … Continue reading →

On Sunday it was confirmed that HBO is working with acclaimed, Oscar nominated director Kathryn Bigelow on a new series called "The Miraculous Year." Bigelow, whose film "The Hurt Locker" has earned her numerous accolades, is signed on to direct … Continue reading →

link: http://makingof.com/posts/watch/1297/the-cast-of-winter-s-bone Director Debra Granik’s film "Winter’s Bone" won big last month at the Sundance Film Festival. Not only did the independent movie secure distribution with Roadside Attractions, it also was awarded the dramatic competition grand jury prize. The ensemble … Continue reading →

link: http://makingof.com/posts/watch/1284/directors-sebastian-junger-and-tim-hetherington MakingOf.com had the opportunity to sit down with first-time directors Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger at the Sundance Film Festival. Their documentary won the Grand Jury Prize and received acclaim for exposing the realities of war in a … Continue reading →

link: http://makingof.com/posts/watch/1279/director-adam-green-talks-frozen In this exclusive interview with MakingOf.com, director Adam Green discusses how he dealt with sub-zero temperatures and filming on a moving ski lift to create his Sundance film "Frozen." The discussion covers the immense challenges (both physically and … Continue reading →

link: http://makingof.com/posts/watch/1277/director-joel-schumacher-cast During this exclusive interview with MakingOf.com, director Joel Schumacher and actors Chace Crawford, Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson and Emma Roberts discuss their drama "Twelve" which closed this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The topics of conversation range from guerilla-style … Continue reading →

link: http://makingof.com/posts/watch/1272/douchebag-director-cast-interview Director Drake Doremus made his Sundance debut with the film "Douchebag." While at the festival, he dropped by the MakingOf House with editor turned actor Andrew Dickler and actors Marguerite Moreau and Ben York Jones to discuss how … Continue reading →

link: http://makingof.com/posts/watch/1268/josh-radnor-malin-akerman Josh Radnor’s directoral debut "Happythankyoumoreplease" tells the story of six friends who juggle love, friendship, and growing up while living in New York City. Radnor hand picked actress Malin Akerman ("Watchmen," "Couple’s Retreat") to be a part of … Continue reading →

link: http://makingof.com/posts/watch/1182/-catfish-interview Following it’s Sundance premiere, "Catfish" was met with a standing ovation and a flood of interest from potential distributors. After screening the film on CAA’s recommendation, director Brett Ratner championed the project to Relativity Media CEO Ryan Kavanaugh … Continue reading →

This year’s Academy Award nominations held few surprises for anyone who has been keeping tabs during Awards Season. Blockbuster "Avatar" and independent breakout "The Hurt Locker" racked up the most nominations with nine each. Both films are in the race … Continue reading →