All posts tagged "Jennifer Lawrence"
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The Hope Gatherer: Debra Granik Finds Beauty in the Difficulties of Life in Leave No Trace
In Debra Granik’s narrative films, women take charge. They try to save their men from the crushing consequences of addiction, poverty and... -
Spinning Glass: Destin Daniel Cretton’s The Glass Castle Revolves Around a Family Life Both Romantic and Unbearable
For the start of production on The Glass Castle, Destin Daniel Cretton wanted to scale a mountain. One could argue the writer/director... -
On Using "Real People": A Veteran Talent Scout (and Director of Moss) Shares Advice For Casting Non-Actors
When you need to shoot a scene in a local bait and tackle shop on a small island off the Carolinas and... -
First Draft: Rewrites Aren’t the Only Way to Improve Your Screenplay. Try Rearranging It Instead
In partnership with Creative Screenwriting and ScreenCraft, “First Draft” is a series on everything to do with screenwriting. We’ve all been there before. We’ve labored... -
Meeting Expectations: How to Take a Meeting Like an Old Hollywood Pro, Even as a First-Time Filmmaker
Whenever you meet with anyone in Hollywood, you are pitching. This is true even in a “general meeting,” i.e. a meeting not...
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Things I’ve Learned as a Moviemaker: Matt Dillon
The longevity of Matt Dillon’s laudable career is a byproduct of his self-reinvention. Oscillating between charismatic leading and comedic supporting roles, the New York-based actor has...Inside the Issue: Directing
MovieMaker Melee: 1985 and Tyrel Writer-Directors Yen Tan and Sebastián Silva Debate Their Processes’ Pros and Cons
To ring in the first installment of our new MovieMaker Melee debate series, we invited two indie moviemakers with films releasing this fall—Tyrel writer-director Sebastián Silva and...Inside the Issue: How To
Inside the Creative Process: Karyn Kusama Walks Through Five Phases of Production, From Screenwriting to Distribution
Guest Moviemaker Karyn Kusama has been through a lot in her career. Kusama broke out in 2000 with her debut feature Girlfight, which earned the Grand...