Film Independent’s Directors Close Up
Conversations on the Art of Filmmaking
February 4 – March 11
Hear from the best indie directors and their collaborators, as they explore specific aspects of their craft. Ask questions, examine their work, and get a rare insight into the creative process.
MODERATED BY: Mary Sweeney
Mary Sweeney is a long time creative collaborator of David Lynch. Her credits include producer, editor, writer of The Straight Story; and producer/editor of Mulholland Drive, for which she won the BAFTA award for best editing. She is currently editing her directorial debut film Baraboo from her original screenplay.
PANELISTS:
Elliot Davis – cinematographer, Twilight, Lords of Dogtown
Rodrigo Garcia – In Treatment, Nine Lives
Lance Hammer – Ballast
Catherine Hardwicke – Twilight, Lords of Dogtown
Courtney Hunt – Frozen River
Jonathan Levine – The Wackness
Nancy Richardson – editor, Twilight, Lords of Dogtown
Howard Rodman – screenwriter, Savage Grace
Visit www.FilmIndependent.org for panelist updates.
Each night our featured directors will focus on a different aspect of the craft. Evening concludes with a hosted reception.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
February 4
Music and Sound Design
A director and sound team reveal the power of sound, taking us through the process of designing and creating the soundtrack of a film
February 11
The Director’s Vision and the Creative Team
From the initial stages of research to the execution on the set, director Catherine Hardwicke and her creative team explain how they achieve the look of a film through cinematography, production design, and editing.
February 18
The Independent Spirit: A Director’s Roundtable
2009 Spirit Award nominees discuss their films, their careers, and the way in which they have been able to balance their artistic integrity with the demands of the marketplace. With Courtney Hunt, Lance Hammer, and others TBD.
February 25
Writing and Directing
Through the work of directors who write and direct their material – or write for other directors – we explore the editing process and the writer/director collaboration. With Jonathan Levine, Howard Rodman and others TBD.
March 4
Casting and Directing Actors
Hear from every different point of view what’s behind a great performance; as actors, casting director, and director Rodrigo Garcia discuss the way in which they collaborate.
March 11
New Visions, New Media
Explore how new technologies are allowing filmmakers to expand their palettes and take charge of production not only to make their films but to get them to an audience.
LOCATION:
The Landmark – West LA
TIME:
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Event starts at 7:30 p.m.
Reception at 9:30 p.m.
TICKET INFORMATION:
Members:
$180 for a series pass
$150 Special early bird price (buy on or before January 16)
$35 for a single evening session
General public:
$280 for a series pass
$250 Special early bird price (buy on or before January 16)
$50 for a single evening session
Corporate members with IndieAlliance:
Free with reservations
For tickets, please call 310.432.1222 or
Email: reservations@FilmIndependent.org
www.FilmIndependent.org