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February 12, 2012

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The Challenges (and Rewards) of Big Miracle

Drew Barrymore and director Ken Kwapis on the Barrow, Alaska set of <i>Big Miracle</i>. Photo by: Jehad Nga

Director Ken Kwapis: "It was brutal, but I loved every minute of it."

Let's not beat around the bush: Directing a movie with ten major characters sounds pretty tough. Directing a movie with ten major characters, a bunch of non-professional actors and three massive animatronic whales that can only be reached for repairs by diving into some pretty chilly water? Even tougher. Shooting in Alaska, where one of the only weather conditions that stays consistent from day to day is the freezing cold? Was Big Miracle director Ken Kwapis nuts?! (No comments yet)


Top 10 Cities to be a Moviemaker: 2012

Indie moviemakers are discovering New Orleans

It’s been more than 10 years since MovieMaker began citing the best cities to be an independent moviemaker—those places that go the extra mile in welcoming lower-budget productions just as much as they do the “big guns.” With more and more moviemakers opting to shoot in their own backyards, a city’s ability to offer a sustainable, creative community in addition to production support, tax incentives and local and experienced crew bases has never been more important to the indie industry. Read on to discover which cities topped our list for 2012. (No comments yet)


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