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'The Painter And The Thief' Dir Benjamin Ree & Painter Barbora Kysilkova Dec 02, 2020

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A fascinating filmmaking discussion about how echoes Truffaut, Scorsese, Peckinpah, and Bergman found their way into this intimate nonfiction drama. Ree and “the Painter” (Kysilkova) talk about their unique collaboration and what happened off-screen before filming, while the director also opens up about how he was mentally drained and ready to give up on the film before getting an important call from Sundance.

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"Dick Johnson Is Dead" Dir. Kirsten Johnson Nov 17, 2020

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One of the most cinematically exciting, joyous, and sad films of the year, the director behind "Cameraperson" talks about her process of making a Netflix film with her father about his dementia and inevitable death.

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'Boys State' Directors Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss Nov 10, 2020

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How ‘Son of Saul,' 'Lincoln' and other scripted narrative films Influenced this Documentary’s Up-Close and Widescreen Subjectivity. From casting to editing, a deep dive into the Grand Jury Prize winner for Best Documentary at Sundance 2020, and the frontrunner for the 2021 Oscar.

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'Time' Director Garrett Bradley Oct 28, 2020

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Possibly the film of the year, Garrett Bradley takes us inside the creation of her poetic cinematic process in making a film about love, family, and incarceration.

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"Succession" Deep Dive: Season 2 Finale Aug 25, 2020

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'Succession' Deep Dive: Creator Jeremy Armstrong and His Craft Team Break Down the Season 2 Finale – "The Is Not for Tears."

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'Watchmen' Deep Dive: Ep 6 'This Extraordinary Being' Aug 17, 2020

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Damon Lindelof and the ‘Watchmen’ nominated crafts team analyze Episode 6 “The Extraordinary Being" and the filmmaking behind Hooded Justice's origin story.

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Deep Dive Podcast Trailer ("Watchmen") Aug 14, 2020

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IndieWire is launching a new Craft podcast called Deep Dive on Monday with Watchmen creator Damon Lindelof and his creative team of artisans breaking down episode 6 "This Extraordinary Being." To learn more listen to this trailer.

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"Ramy" Creator Ramy Youssef Jul 10, 2020

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The Hulu series' star and co-creator talks about stepping into the showrunner role and directing four episodes for Season 2. Also discussed: Editing during the pandemic, short films vs. formulaic TV structuring, and the letter he shared from "Ramy" parking coordinator Jon Johnson Sr. that went viral throughout the production world.

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"Better Call Saul" Showrunner Peter Gould Jul 08, 2020

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Gould on how he is approaching the end of “Better Call Saul” and his writers room tackles character on the series that is a prequel to "Breaking Bad.” We also discuss how the visual and aural language of the show has evolved from co-creator Vince Gilligan's original series.

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"Watchmen" Director/EP Nicole Kassell Jul 06, 2020

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The executive producer and director of episodes 1, 2, and 8 breaks down how she translated the graphic novel's cynical tone and visual style for creator Damon Lindelof.

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