Film Independent’s 2013 Directors Close-Up program will launch on Feb. 6, 2013.
The program gives filmmakers and fans an intimate look at the craft of directing straight from the visionaries behind the camera.
Among this year's directors will be award-winners Ben Affleck ("Argo") and David O'Russell ("Silver Linings Playbook").
Film Independent's unique five-week Directors Close-Up series, allows attendees to ask questions, see behind the scenes of their favorite movies, and hear first-hand from directors whose originality, ingenuity and talent have set them apart as leaders in their craft.
Note: The Directors Close-Up series passes are now sold out.
A limited quantity of day passes will be available at the door on the night of the events: $35 Member | $45 Non-Member
For more info visit: http://www.filmindependent.org/event/directors-close-up-2013
Directors Close-Up program
When: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013
Time: Every Wed at 7:30pm, Feb. 6 - Mar. 6
Where: The Landmark Theatre, West Los Angeles
Address: 10850 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Who: Open to the Public
This year’s directors include:
Ben Affleck, director, Argo; writer/director, The Town
Ruben Fleischer, director, Gangster Squad, Zombieland
Julia Loktev, writer/director, The Loneliest Planet
David O. Russell, writer/director, Silver Linings Playbook
Ira Sachs, writer/director, Keep the Lights On
Jill Soloway, writer/director, Afternoon Delight
Benh Zeitlin, writer/director/composer, Beasts of the Southern Wild
The program schedule:
Week 1 — February 6
Sound Advice: Moving Beyond the Picture
The soundtrack is essential to the emotional reality of a film. Join us as Benh Zeitlin, writer/director/composer of the acclaimed Beasts of the Southern Wild, and his sound team reveal the power of sound, taking us through the process of designing and creating the exquisite soundtrack of this very poignant film.
Benh Zeitlin, writer/director/composer, Beasts of the Southern Wild
Steve Boeddeker, sound designer and re-recording mixer, Beasts of the Southern Wild
Bob Edwards, supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer, Beasts of the Southern Wild
Zach Martin, re-recording mixer, Beasts of the Southern Wild
Week 2 — February 13
Ben Affleck: The Road to Argo
Moving with ease from acting to screenwriting to producing and directing, Ben Affleck has established himself as one of the most versatile filmmakers of our time. As Gone Baby Gone, The Town and Argo reflect, his films are bold, smart and entertaining. Affleck comes to the Directors Close-Up to share his insight on directing and discuss his evolution as an artist.
Ben Affleck, director, Argo; writer/director, The Town
Week 3 — February 20
The Independent Spirit: A Directors Roundtable
Risk takers, mavericks, visionaries… Join us as the 2013 Film Independent 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. Through their experiences we will explore the director’s creative vision.
Julia Loktev, writer/director, The Loneliest Planet
David O. Russell, writer/director, Silver Linings Playbook
Ira Sachs, writer/director, Keep the Lights On
Week 4 — February 27
The Creative Team: Executing the Vision
The director’s vision comes to life through collaboration with a very talented and skilled creative team. Director Ruben Fleisher and his creative team go through their process for creating the world of his latest project, Gangster Squad, one of the most visually stunning films of the season. From the initial stages of research to the execution on the set, they will explain their choices to set the mood and achieve the look through cinematography, editing, production and costume design.
Ruben Fleischer, director, Gangster Squad, Zombieland
Maher Ahmad, production designer, Gangster Squad, Zombieland
Alan Baumgarten, editor, Gangster Squad, Zombieland
Mary Zophres, costume designer, Gangster Squad, True Grit
Week 5 — March 6
The Actors: Getting Great Performances
Straight out of winning the coveted U.S. Dramatic Directing Award at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, writer/director Jill Soloway’s debut feature Afternoon Delight showcases memorable performances by an impressive cast of veteran and emerging female comics. In this interactive session, the actors and casting directors join Soloway to discuss the ways they collaborated to achieve unforgettable moments in the film.
Jill Soloway, writer/director, Afternoon Delight; writer/producer, The United States of Tara
Courtney Bright, casting director, Afternoon Delight
Nicole Daniels, casting director, Afternoon Delight
Kathryn Hahn, actor, Afternoon Delight, Wanderlust
Jane Lynch, actor, Afternoon Delight, Glee (pending availability)
Jessica St. Clair, actor, Afternoon Delight, Bridesmaids (pending availability)
Michaela Watkins, actor, Afternoon Delight, Wanderlust
Series moderated by:
Phil Benson, Executive in Charge of Skywalker Sound
Elvis Mitchell, Film Curator, Film Independent at LACMA
Robin Swicord, writer, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Memoirs of a Geisha
Note: The Directors Close-Up series passes are now sold out. A limited quantity of day passes will be available at the door on the night of the events: $35 Member or $45 Non-Member
Source: Film Independent
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