Category Archives: Featurette

“One must appeal to an actor’s imagination… On your imaginary forces work… Think when we talk of horses, that you see them printing their proud hoofs i’ the receiving earth; For ’tis your thoughts that now must deck our kings.” … Continue reading →

“It’s a mistake to fall too in love with the words that you’ve written going into production.” Dustin Lance Black in conversation with MakingOf. Dustin Lance Black is a screenwriter who knows words change once production starts. He is a key … Continue reading →

“I like to rehearse a lot. I think there’s a lot you can get out of it it whether it’s just talking with the director and writer about the scenes and ideas behind them, because it’s all about choices that … Continue reading →

In the past decade, King has made a name for himself by producing critically acclaimed films, and establishing a consistent working relationship with Martin Scorsese. How did his career begin, and how does he cultivate strong working relationships with some … Continue reading →

“Fooling people into believing what they’re seeing, I really kind of get a thrill out of it.” Early in his career, Paul Giamatti “fooled” audiences as an outstanding supporting actor. Recently he has emerged as one of Hollywood’s leading men, … Continue reading →

It would be surprising if you hadn’t seen Michael Shannon lately. The actor has had a very busy couple of years: he plays a lead role in the hit HBO drama, “Boardwalk Empire,” and has worked with an eclectic group … Continue reading →

In the latest episode of MakingOf’s Reel Life, Real Stories, director Michael Hoffman sits down with CEO Christine Aylward to talk his path into the industry and his outlook on the current state of filmmaking. Many directors grow up wanting … Continue reading →

In the latest episode of MakingOf’s Reel Life, Real Stories, Academy Award winning screenwriter and wunderkin Dustin Lance Black sits down with CEO Christine Aylward to talk his path into screenwriting, his collaboration with directors, and working in television. Despite … Continue reading →

In the latest episode of MakingOf’s Reel Life, Real Stories, actor Jason Bateman talks with CEO Christine Aylward about his career and path into the industry. Growing up with a father who was a writer, director, and producer, made for … Continue reading →

In part 2 of MakingOf’s sit down with Sean Penn, we delve into the world of Sean Penn’s other creative side – writing and directing.  From disregarding “the myth of unprofessionals” to highlighting the “victory of integration,” Penn reveals the … Continue reading →