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Ramy Youssef quipped that there’s not a tional resonance and relevance. Besides his mix of good intentions and at times 100 60

lot of blame to go around if his Ramy se- being its creator, writer, EP and lead ac- misguided, conflicted, crazy behavior.60 ® 100

ries (Hulu) on occasion misses the mark. tor, Youssef has stepped up his directorial Still, the protagonist and his100 family are Youssef, who first gained widespread rec- involvement. He helmed one episode the likable people we care about and can em- 100 30

ognition as a comedian, observed tongue- first year, four this current Emmy-eligible pathize with. In a climate where Muslims 30 in-cheek that during stereotypical editing season two. are at times marginalized if not demon-

70 FOR YOUR EMMY sessions, shouting can at times be heard. Appreciation of the show is reflected ized, Ramy could be viewed as showing 2009 70 “‘Who the fuck directed this and why the in Youssef winning the Golden Globe the common humanity we all share as we

fuck did the actor do that?’ In my case,” Award this past January for best actor in grapple with life. However, Youssef falls 100 100 70 30 he laughed, “I’m the actor and the direc- a comedy series. Last year, Ramy won the short of referring to his series in such idyl- 100 60

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100 CONSIDERATION Thankfully edit sessions go quite dif- SXSW Film Festival and was nominated opening up conversations with those ferently on Ramy as Youssef cited his for a Gotham Independent Film Award willing to have those conversations. You 30 100 close-knit working relationship with edi- for Best Breakthrough Series. need to come to meet the show and be 30 IN ALL CATEGORIES tor Joanna Naugle, lauding her level of Youssef portrays Ramy Hassan, a first- open to what the show is asking of you. 70

“cool and temperament in the editing generation American Muslim who lives It takes a willing participant for the next 70 room.” For that reason, Youssef said he’s with his sister and Egyptian-immigrant conversation that we’re hoping to have ISO 12647-7 Digital Control Strip From top left, clockwise: Ramy 100 grateful to have Naugle as a colleague parents in New Jersey. He’s a twentysome- as a show. I struggle with the100 notion 70 that 30 Youssef of Ramy; Matt (l) and Ross helping to shape the “editing voice” of thing trying to find his way, coping with we’re breaking down barriers. People can 100 60

Duffer, creators of Stranger Things; the show. “She knows the takes I like, the family pressure, looking to better define choose their own reality as to60 what they 100 100

Minkie Spiro (center) directs Jacob timing I like.” Youssef affirmed, “She un- his religious beliefs and somehow balanc- watch,” he noted, adding that this isn’t an 100 A Laval (l) and Azhy Robertson in derstands the show and me.” ing his old-world-values heritage with the era with a limited number of channels/ B The Plot Against America; a scene Assorted viewers and critics have also desire to effectively assimilate. There’s a networks where “you’re going to get to from Stranger Things; Kelly Reilly come to not only understand the show touching comedy to the pain and awk- know the Cosbys” no matter what. “We (l) and Cole Hauser in a scene from but enjoy it--for its comedy, drama, emo- wardness of everyday life, brought on by don’t live there anymore. People curate Yellowstone; a scene from Hunters. Continued on page 6 ©2020 Home Box Of ce, Inc. All rights reserved. HBO® and related channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Of ce, Inc. 4 SHOOT June/July 2020

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ROAD TO EMMY 100 100 66 66 Youssef Re ects On Ramy; Spiro Delves Deeply Into Plot 75 40 40

Continued from page 4 how we operate as a crew. We had that his- noted that season two was based on reer DGA Award nomination for the “All I 50

their programs to whatever point of view tory from doing the first season together “where these characters had landed from Care About Is Love” episode of Fosse/Ver- 19 19

they have. We are nuancing conversa- and he wound up doing an amazing job season one. I really had fun putting more don. This time around, though, she has 25

tions with communities who are going to (as DP on season two).” plot into season two. I’m excited about a hand in rewriting history with The Plot 7.4 7.4 engage with us.” Youssef doesn’t harbor As for the creative challenges he en- future possibilities, to get to grow these Against America. 10 25 50 75 90 100 hope that his show will open the eyes of countered on season two, Youssef related, characters a bit more.” Based on Philip Roth’s novel of the 10.2 2.2 3 those ingrained with negative feelings same title, The Plot Against America fea- 2.2 or who aren’t willing to abandon stereo- tures an ensemble cast which includes 3.1 0 40 types. “I don’t have feelings of grandiosity Zoe Kazan, Morgan Spector, Winona 0 40 0 0 in that sense.” Ryder, John Turturro, Anthony70 Boyle, 40 Ramy, though, continues to expand Azhy Robertson and Caleb Malis. The 40 70 40 40 its horizons. For one, season two finds show imagines an alternate U.S. history 70 40 two-time Oscar winner (Moonlight, Green told through the eyes of the40 Levins, a 70 Book) Mahershala Ali joining the cast in working-class Jewish family 70 in Newark, 70 40 a special guest role as a spiritual mentor New Jersey, who witness the political rise 40 70 40 to Hassan. Youssef said that Ali’s involve- of aviator hero Charles Lindbergh, a xe- 70 70 ment naturally evolved. He recalled that nophobic populist who defeats Franklin 20 40 40 70 Ali reached out to him to offer congratu- D. Roosevelt in the 1940 presidential elec- 40 40 lations on the show. They struck up a tion and turns the nation towards fascism. 10 100 rapport, hung out and then at one point Spiro said that Simon reached out to 100

Ali simply offered, “Let me know if you her based on their fruitful prior experi- 40 Photo courtesyPhoto of Hulu need anything.” Youssef then broached ence. She described their work on sea- 40 100 40 the idea of his coming aboard the series. Mahershala Ali (l) and Ramy Youssef in Ramy son two of The Deuce as “an40 incredibly Initial discussion centering on Ali ap- rewarding collaboration.” She said Simon 40 100 40 100 pearing in one or two episodes grew as “Creatively you know you have to change Minkie Spiro came to value her vision and100 interpreta- the character he was to portray, Sheikh things up (from season one). You also have Working with David Simon, known for tion of the material, how she connected 30 Malik, started to get better defined. The to keep certain things that make the show his creative vision behind such critically with the cast and did justice3% to mean- 30 character turned out to be a big part of what it is. It’s a really delicate balance of acclaimed shows as The Wire, has been ingful moments in their first go-around. 70

the season story, translating into multiple continuing to grow but, again, respecting a career highlight for director Minkie Spiro noted that she and Simon70 30 found episodes. Youssef said it wasn’t like the the things that work about the show. We Spiro. Their first collaboration was a 2018 themselves simpatico, perhaps in part be- 70

network was insisting on adding a big star have an amazing core cast. Then we bring episode of The Deuce and now their re- cause they shared a similar background 100 100 but as it turns out Ramy got one. in an amazing two-time Oscar-winning turn engagement, The Plot Against Amer- in reportage and journalism. She cited his 100 60

Youssef too extended his directorial actor. You need to figure out that recipe ica (HBO), a limited series co-created by “deep soul” and “deep grasp60 of human ® 100 reach, helming multiple episodes. Like nature and all its inherent flaws.”100 Spiro the casting of Ali, this naturally came to particularly admires “his ability to cap- 100 30

pass. Dating back to high school, Youssef ture the grimness of life but with a deft- 30 shot his own work, bought cameras and ness of touch. There’s always an under-

70 FOR YOUR EMMY began experimenting. He described him- current of humor in his work at the right 2009 70 self as “that kid early on” who would get moment. When you create work that can certified as a Final Cut editor. He loved make someone laugh and cry in the same 100 100 70 30 making things interesting to him before breadth, I’m a happy lady.” 100 60 diverting into performance as a working There’s also a complementary60 di- 100

100 CONSIDERATION actor and stand-up comedian. But when it mension to their work as Spiro said that came to directing Ramy, Youssef said “all Simon looks to her not just to glean per- 30 100 the instincts were there,” his having laid formances from cast members but also to 30 IN ALL CATEGORIES the groundwork for it growing up. take on a lead role visually. Spiro said that 70

His affinity for diversifying and stretch- Simon has leaned heavily on her in their 70 ing creatively extends to offering that op- collaborations to bring visual stimulation ISO 12647-7 Digital Control Strip 100 Photo courtesyPhoto of Hulu

portunity to others. For example, when to the story--an important dynamic,100 70 par 30 - season one cinematographer Adrian Peng Hiam Abbass (center) in a scene from Ramy ticularly in the context of a family drama 100 60

Correia had to move on from Ramy to an- which on its face is “a very internal60 piece. 100 100 other commitment, Youssef decided that and balance. How would he fit into the Simon and Ed Burns (his partner/compa- Having begun my life as a photographer, I 100 A his successor would be Claudio Rietti, fabric of what’s already strong?” triot on The Wire), has found a place in always need to find cinematic touchstones B the series’ A-camera operator that first Season one was a blank slate, much of the Emmy conversation. to keep me visually stimulated and to sus- year. Youssef explained that he wanted which was based from a writing stand- Making an awards season splash with tain the emotional impact of a story.” “to keep it in the family,” seeing the value point on stand-up material Youssef had a limited series is nothing new for Spiro Towards that end, Spiro worked closely of “someone who understands the show, been doing for awhile. By contrast, he who earlier this year earned her first ca- Continued on page 8 ©2020 Home Box Of ce, Inc. All rights reserved. HBO® and related channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Of ce, Inc. 6 SHOOT June/July 2020

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ROAD TO EMMY 100 New Jersey Expands Film Incentives 100 Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law Bill A5580, which expands New Jer- 66 66 The Plot Against America sey’s Film & Digital Media Tax Credit Program. The program has been extended 75

for an additional ve years, allowing incentives to remain in place until July 40 40

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with such artisans as cinematographer it wasn’t period correct, the absence of with a roll forward provision for unused credits. These improvements make 19 a strong incentive program even more robust, and will attract an increasing 19

Martin Ahlgren and production designer red brings a new dimension when it does 25

Richard Hoover. The latter worked on the emerge, heightening the fervor of a Madi- amount of lm and TV production. Just as importantly, 7.4 7.4 first three episodes of The Plot Against son Square Garden rally for Lindbergh. entrepreneurs will be further encouraged to locate10 per 25- 50 75 90 100 America, which were all directed by While this marked her first time work- manent support facilities in the state, such as studios, 10.2 2.2 3

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has attracted feature lms such as Warner Bros.’ Joker, 0 40 0 0 Netix’s Army of the Dead and Steven Spielberg’s70 remake 40 The Enemy Within EP Matt of West Side Story, as well as TV programs like NBC’s Lin- 40 70 Corman (l) and Gov. Phil Murphy 40 40 coln Rhyme, ABC’s Emergence and HBO’s The Plot Against 70 40 America. As a result, revenue from lm and TV production has increased40 al- 70 most 500% in just two years, and over 12,000 jobs have been created.70 70 40 40 70 40 New Timetable For Calif. Incentives Program 3.0 70 70 Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the timetable for application and allocation 20 40 40 70 periods relative to California’s next lm and TV tax credit program (Program 40 40 3.0) has been delayed. Under normal circumstances, the California Film Com- 10 100 mission would have held the initial allocation period in May, and then issue tax 100

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Anthony Boyle (l) and Caleb Malis in The Plot Against America has been pushed back to June 22-24, and to July 13-15 for feature/indepen40 - dent lms. Credit allocation letter dates are now July 20 for recurring and relo- 40 100 40 100 Spiro. (The last three installments were ing with Hoover, Spiro had a track record cating TV series, and August 17 for feature/indie lms. 100 helmed by Thomas Schlamme.) Mean- with DP Ahlgren who shot a Hulu pilot The application periods listed above are reduced to three days, and each 30 while Ahlgren shot the entire series. for her a couple of years earlier. From that will be followed by a ve-day period during which all documentation3% must be 30 Among the fine production design experience, Spiro knew she and Ahlgren submitted. The California Film Commission will not accept any new television 70

touches was eliminating the color red shared an obsession with framing and projects during the TV application period, as the recurring TV category70 is over 30 - from the show until the opportune time. composition. For The Plot Against Amer- subscribed. Recurring TV series will receive credit allocation letters upon sub- 70

Spiro explained that red is a color that so ica, a source of visual inspiration proved mission of pick-up orders. The above schedule is subject to additional change 100 100 obviously signifies fascism that she didn’t to be photojournalism from the 1930s, due to COVID-19 and approval of Program 3.0 regulations by the Oce of Ad- 100

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100 CONSIDERATION pore and Spain. DP Paul Cameron, ASC shot the season’s rst episode and then directed the fourth. Cameron used 35mm lm for primary footage capture, 30 100 and heightened the dramatic narrative with stunning loca- 30 IN ALL CATEGORIES tions: downtown L.A., City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, 70

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Paul Cameron, ASC For the episode he directed--“The Mother of Exiles”--Cam60 - 100 100 dorf (portrayed by Turturro) infiltrates or tographers Robert Frank, Helen Levitt eron collaborated with DP John Grillo, one of the primary Westworld lensers. 100 A assimilates into Lindbergh’s camp.” Up and Margaret Bourke-White who often Cameron has a rich Westworld history. He shot the series pilot, titled “The B until that point, there’s no red anywhere, used wider lenses close to the action with Original,” for series creator/director/writer Jonathan Nolan. The “Original” which raised a bone of contention from greater depth of field. These framings of- earned Cameron his rst Emmy nomination in 2017, as well as ASC Award and the makeup department because red was fered levels of depth that allow viewers Camerimage Jury Award nods. a fashionable color, reflected in lipstick Continued on page 10 ©2020 Home Box Of ce, Inc. All rights reserved. HBO® and related channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Of ce, Inc. Watchmen ©2020 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 8 SHOOT June/July 2020

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Photo by Michele by K.Photo Short/HBO between them six Emmy nominations bringing in Rodeo FX studio to take on Winona Ryder in The Plot Against America for the show spanning the Best Drama “the heavy lifting” in season three. Series, writing and directing categories. Among first-time collaborators that the shots without having them lose their in- related Spiro who noted that she contin- In its first two seasons, Stranger Things Duffers brought into the Stranger Things timacy. ues “to gravitate to stories that resonate amassed a total of some 30 nominations fold were director Uta Briesewitz and Spiro said she and Ahlgren made a with me.” and won six Emmys. DP Lachlan Milne. Briesewitz made her EXPLORE THE SHOWS YOU LOVE look book for the camera operators, go- She added, “This story felt so right The Duffers hope to continue that initial mark as a cinematographer; she ing through composition, framing, lens to be tackling now. It’s a story that is so Emmy tradition this year as the show scored an Emmy nomination for the pi- Celebrating storytellers, performers and craft artists with exclusive content, sizes, depth of field “so that they could meaningful in these current times.” continues to evolve, lot of Hung, a series see what we were trying to achieve. Two With nationalism, demagoguery and season three being for which she went behind-the-scenes footage and dynamic conversations. one more akin to “a on to direct several blockbuster movie” episodes. Matt Duf- according to Matt fer said of Bries- Duffer. “Ross and ewitz, “She’s some- I directed the first one we’ve been JIM HENSON’S THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE two and the last two wanting to work episodes (of season with for awhile.” three). We tried to He described her OZARK THE CROWN STRANGER THINGS MINDHUNTER up the ante in terms directorial turn of visual effects, on Westworld as

what we wanted to courtesyPhoto of Net ix “incredible...she EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE HOLLYWOOD G L O W accomplish. This Stranger Things crushed that epi- season was much sode. We had an more ambitious in scale than what we amazing time collaborating with Uta AMERICAN FACTORY BECOMING THE EDDY QUEER EYE had done before--a much higher number (who helmed two Stranger Things epi-

Photo by Michele by K.Photo Short/HBO of visual effects shots and crossing story- sodes). She brought a new voice and a Anthony Boyle (center) in The Plot Against America lines climaxing at the same time. We par- slightly different take on the material.” TIGER KING: MURDER, MAYHEM & MADNESS BLACK MIRROR ticularly wanted the final two episodes of Ross Duffer added, “She has a great weeks into the shoot at one of our lunch hate crimes on the rise, The Plot Against the season to feel like a big movie. Still, personality, really respects the scripts, ev- UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT: KIMMY VS. THE REVEREND breaks, we refreshed our memories with America sadly becomes a relevant, cau- while we have a generous TV schedule, ery line that’s in there. She wants to make that look book. It’s easy to get carried tionary tale today. “It’s a project that it’s not like a movie schedule. We had to sure she’s telling the story in the best way away with the day and the usual challeng- maybe gets people to stop and think a bit deal with so many logistics, were writing possible. She hits every beat you should CHEER LOST IN SPACE ALTERED CARBON THE WITCHER es we face, which can cause you to take about where we’re at--and that maybe it’s up to the last minute. We had done more want, is great with the actors. A minor your eye off the ball and forget what your time for change,” said Spiro. “It made me pre-vis than ever before. We worked close- character, Dr. Alexei (portrayed by Alec intentions were. This was a useful exercise realize that I had a duty as a person who ly with a stunt coordinator. It was a much Continued on page 12 FYSEETV.COM 10 SHOOT June/July 2020

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SHOOT MAGAZINE NETFLIX: MULTI TITLE PUB DATE: 06/15/20 TRIM: 9” X 10.875” BLEED: 9.25” X 11.125” ROAD TO EMMY DP Jody Lee Lipes Re ects On I Know This Much is True, And Collaborating With Derek Cianfrance, Mark Rualo Continued from page 10 adapted Lamb's book for TV and directed helmed by Cianfrance who's handled in Lipes. "He also shot a documentary about Utgoff) started to pop during her epi- all six episodes. the ad arena by RadicalMedia. ballet that was really intimate." sodes. She has a great sense of comedy.” The story follows the parallel lives of "Derek told me he was doing this show Cianfrance also remembered his col- As for Milne, Ross Duffer recalled that identical twin brothers, Dominick and and wanted me to shoot it," recalled Li- laborative experience with Lipes on the the DP came to their attention via a rec- Thomas Birdsey, portrayed by Mark Ruf- pes who at the time was in the midst of alluded to, stylized black-and-white Apple ommendation from director/writer/pro- falo. In episode one, paranoid schizo- lensing director Marielle Heller's feature ad. "One of the gifts for me about making A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. "I commercials is I get to work with so many couldn't believe this was happening. I different people," noted Cianfrance who thought I was dreaming when I woke up recalled that Apple spot introduced him that morning. I respect Derek so much. to Lipes' "big open heart, as big a heart And when I found out Mark Ruffalo, one to match his talent. When HBO greenlit of my favorite actors, was involved, I felt this, he was the first guy I called. He be- lucky. I read the script and had one of came such a crucial partner to me." those moments. This is my kind of story." For Lipes, the two prime challenges Cianfrance, a lauded feature filmmaker posed to him by I Know This Much is (Blue Valentine, The Place Between the True were the sheer marathon nature of Pines) and DGAAward-winning commer- the project, and the element of the twin cials director, felt the same way about I brothers--bringing together Ruffalo's sep- Know This Much is True, having wanted arate performances of two distinctly dif- "something of size and scope for TV for ferent people, at times calling for the de- a long time," explaining that he sought ployment of motion control to get them

Photo courtesyPhoto of Net ix "more time and space than I'm allowed in the same scene. The Birdsey twins are Gaten Matarazzo (l) and Joe Keery in Stranger Things to have on a movie screen" for character 40 years old when we meet them. "They insights, development and storytelling. "I have 40 years of completely different life ducer Taika Waititi (an Oscar winner this phrenic Thomas has a violent public didn't want to do television where I was experiences and they look different," year for Best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo breakdown as Dominick finds himself just going to direct one episode or be part related Cianfrance who quipped this Rabbit). Milne had shot writer/director then stepping up to defend his sibling of a writers' room," said Cianfrance. "I couldn't be pulled off with Ruffalo on Waititi’s Hunt for the Wilderpeople, which in unexpected ways. The series brings wanted to do it just like I made my mov- camera in the morning and then coming Ross Duffer described as “a movie that’s us into a family saga which goes back in ies--in this case a six-hour movie with back with a fake wig after lunch to portray told at such a high level but has a sense of time, a continuum starting around 1913 these one-hour arcs throughout." his brother. Instead Ruffalo would portray fun and heart to it. Lachlan really brings and extending into 1991, revealing be- Once he committed to take on I Know Dominick and then go on hiatus to gain just that to the set besides his skill as a DP. trayal, selfless sacrifice and forgiveness. This Much is True, Cianfrance immediate- weight to later go on camera as Thomas, a He brings an energy to the set.” chubby, deeply sensitive man who's been Milne’s lensing included this past sea- institutionalized due to mental illness. son’s final two episodes that the Duffers The result is two markedly individual directed. “We had three units running characters physically and emotionally, as simultaneously and he (Lachlan) would construction worker Doominick is a bounce around from unit to unit to make man's man. Yet he too is damaged, con- sure we got it all there. He maintained a sumed by guilt, a highly combustible calm throughout.” caretaker for his brother. While not at liberty to discuss season "I had never done motion control be- four in detail, the Duffers promised that fore," related Lipes. "This was a very com- the show will take on a different tone as plex motion control job." Lipes credited all of the prior seasons have. Seasons two VFX supervisor Eric Pascarelli, who start- and three were certainly in sharp con- ed his career as a motion control operator, trast--the former being dark with a fairy with being instrumental in helping him tale-type ending while season three was to accelerate his learning curve. At the

marked by fun yet ended on what many Nishijima/courtesy Atsushi by Photo of HBO same time, Lipes said it was key that he regard as the series’ darkest note yet. DP Jody Lee Lipes on location for I Know This Much is True and Cianfrance "not be inhibited by the technology,," always driven first and fore- Jody Lee Lipes The cast also includes Melissa Leo, Kath- ly gravitated to Lipes. Cianfrance cited Li- most by "how we would shoot this scene For cinematographer Jody Lee Lipes, ryn Hahn, Juliette Lewis, Archie Panjabi, pes' earlier lensing of the features Martha if two real twins were in it." getting the chance to work with writer- Imogen Poots and Rosie O'Donnell. Marcy May Marlene, Afterschool, Train- Weather and lighting were also pivotal, director Derek Cianfrance drew him to Lipes recalled Cianfrance reaching out wreck and Manchester by the Sea, as well continued Lipes. You couldn't reasonably I Know This Much is True (HBO), a lim- to him one night via text in the wee hours as the TV series Girls. "I was really taken rely on the weather to be the same for ited series based on the 1998 novel of of the morning. The two had worked by the way he saw the world--and his con- shoots that were months apart. So light- the same title by Wally Lamb. Cianfrance together once on an Apple commercial, nection with people," said Cianfrance of ing and environment were elements that 12 SHOOT June/July 2020 ROAD TO EMMY Collaborating With Derek Cianfrance, Mark Ru alo Lipes obsessed over--with lighting help- wants to know everyone, wants to interact work, including his Oscar-nominated the patriarch of the Dutton family, own- ing to obscure any weather discrepancies. with everyone. That's his fuel. He's there screenplay for Hell or High Water. ers of the largest ranch in the U.S. From As for the "marathon" dynamic, Lipes longer than anybody, every single take. After operating that first season and the start, we see the Duttons fight to de- shot 114 days in a row, far and away his He's the hardest working guy and one of with Richardson moving onto another fend their ranch and way of life in the late highest career tally--down the road there the most talented actors alive. Watching commitment, Voros settled into the DP 1800s--butting heads with an Indian res- were also a pair of pickup days. "Our ap- him work that way and be that kind of role for Yellowstone’s second year. “It was ervation, land developers and grappling proach was simply one day at a time," said person--and how that affected everyone- a perfect fit,” she assessed, noting that with medical issues, political ambition, Lipes so as to not get too overwhelmed. -made me feel lucky to be on a film that she had seen and been in on the birth of and carefully guarded secrets that put a Lipes deployed the Arricam LT 35mm had that kind of leadership, that kind of every shot concocted by Richardson and strain on the family. The series also has film camera for I Know This Much is True. tone. It's so rare." Sheridan, helping her to maintain as well Native American storylines, which makes The choice to go the 35mm route evolved it atypical in series television. naturally given the story, which takes Voros observed that in Yellowstone us from 1913 to 1991. Lipes explained “the environment is a character as much that film is "really the only format that as any of the human characters. It’s a stands for and evokes that period. Even very enormous and capricious character. though this is a multi-generational story, One of the greatest challenges I felt came there was a decision made early on that it from working within what the natural should feel like one story. We shouldn't be world was giving us on any given day or jumping into a different look for a differ- season. We split shooting between Utah ent time period or characters. We needed and Montana, always trying to create a one format that covered everything." monolithic geography that feels you’re in Additionally, Lipes is well accustomed the same place even though you are states to shooting on film, which has accounted apart. There are also the challenges of the for the lion's share of his long-form work. weather, the lighting, often shooting dur-

Cianfrance too is a custom fit for film, ob- Nishijima/HBO Atsushi by Photo ing magic hour in the mornings and eve- served Lipes. "There's something about Kathryn Hahn (l) and Mark Ruffalo in I Know This Much is True nings. You have this really big personality Derek. His work feels very handmade. to deal with where weather and geogra- Film is the direct corresponding fimmak- as add to the show’s visual continuity. phy make the rules.” ing tool I associate with that kind of taste Christina Voros Voros’ evolution on Yellowstone contin- Yellowstone is also marked by action and feel." Already an established cinematogra- ued on season three, which saw her direct adventure. Voros shared, “We’re always Speaking of the overall feel, Lipes said pher, Christina Voros put her hat in the a pair of episodes while not lensing any. looking for new ways to shoot action on the biggest takeaway from his experience ring to serve as a camera operator on Ye l - Her DP on the episodes she directed was horseback that feels active--a mixture of on I Know This Much is True centered on lowstone (Paramount Network) which de- Jim Denault. Come season four, plans call taking in the glory of it all but also captur- working with Cianfrance and Ruffalo. buted in 2018. This put her on the series for Voros to direct and separately shoot ing that visceral feeling of the moment.” "Derek is one of the most impressive from its inception, operating for DP Ben select episodes of Yellowstone. The series also had Voros looking to in- filmmakers I've ever been around. He Richardson, a longtime friend. Voros was Currently under Emmy consideration novate the flashback, which had become works so hard. And Mark shows how the drawn to the opportunity to collaborate is Voros’ cinematography on season two. more critical to the storytelling in season lead actor can affect the tone of what it with Richardson as well as Taylor Sheri- Her camera of choice for the show has two. She sought a departure from the feels like on set--the way he is as a human dan who teamed with John Linson to cre- been the ARRI Alexa. flashback norm without making it feel being. He's such a warm person, really ate Yellowstone. Voros admired Sheridan’s Kevin Costner stars in Yellowstone as Continued on page 30

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The expression “you can’t go home up in the air as reflected in the recent works had to make judgment calls on a again” gained popularity as the title of announcement of network fall 2020 pri- new series’ prospects without having seen Thomas Wolfe’s famous 1940 novel. The metime schedules. The future of original a completed pilot. In many cases, pilots profound gist that resonated with so many comedy and drama fare being heralded didn’t come to pass due to the pandemic. was that if you try to return to a place you for the new season and beyond is no lon- And with uncertainty surrounding remember from the past, it won’t be the ger about whether content will register the fall schedules, the major networks’ same as you remember it. with an audience--but instead will it get prospects for extending their four-year That may be true even for relatively re- made to begin with? streak of garnering increased revenue for cent recollections as the pandemic in just Fox for example has hedged its bet their primetime ad inventory is in jeop- a matter of months has made an indelible with three shows making the schedule in ardy. The ad picture is being squeezed on Timpact on ways of life--on livelihoods and part because they were already made--a both ends. For one, will there be enough life itself. This also applies to our industry recycled season one run of L.A.’s Finest new original programming produced as a near-complete production shutdown which debuted on Spectrum cable, and to generate marketplace interest--and has put employment on hold for many, two series originally planned as spring will live sports, a major ratings winner, leaving us to grapple with how we will re- debutantes--Filthy Rich starring Kim Cat- even return, and if so in what form and cover, and how to smartly and safely bring trall, and the tech thriller neXt with a cast to what audience response. Then there’s production and post business back to life. headed by John Slattery. the plight of the advertisers themselves as From top left, clockwise: A scene And there’s the further matter of deal- CBS is hopeful that production can different sectors will take time to recover- from In The Heights, the threatrical ing with social injustice as the entertain- resume sometime this summer but that’s -travel, movie studios, automobile manu- release of which was delayed a year ment and advertising communities look far from a certainty. While maybe not all factures, restaurants--and thus figure to due to the pandemic; L.A.'s Finest; to take a stand against another plague-- the shows will premiere on the target curtail their primetime spot investments. 72andSunny's Kate Morrison; racism--with brands determining if and date of September 21, the network proj- a scene from Filthy Rich; John how to best address the Black Lives Mat- ects eventually being able to present a Features, contracts Slattery in neXt; In The Heights; Eva ter movement and the issue of police bru- schedule that resembles what had been Feature film production and release Longoria in a stay-at-home hair col- tality. announced. dates (with the closure of theaters) have oring spot for L'Oreal Paris. On the COVID-19 front, so much is In formulating their schedules, net- also been pushed back. In this week’s 14 SHOOT June/July 2020 PRODUCTION & POST RECOVERY

SHOOT Chat Room, for example, direc- ment of Public Health for varied venues, Clearly, though, jurisdictions through- possible, as well as to promote regular tor Jon M. Chu of Crazy Rich Asians fame including schools, day care facilities and out the state, including L.A. County, are hand washing/sanitizing and the use of noted that he was in post at press time on casinos. Within those guidelines was a moving closer to permitting filming as personal protective equipment. All cast In The Heights (Warner Bros.), the fea- paragraph pertaining to film and televi- officials on state and local levels establish and crew will undergo mandatory diag- ture adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s sion, which read: timetables and terms for production’s safe nostic symptom monitoring, including Tony-winning Broadway musical starring “Music, TV and film production may and responsible return. temperature checks prior to arriving on “Hamilton” alumnus Anthony Ramos resume in California, recommended no FilmLA has asked--and is waiting to set or at the workplace. Working while as Usnavi de la Vega, a bodega owner in sooner than June 12, 2020 and subject hear when--the County intends to reopen sick with coronavirus symptoms will not the Washington Heights neighborhood to approval by county public health offi- to production and on what terms. FilmLA be permitted. There will be heightened of Manhattan. Per its original schedule, cers within the jurisdictions of operations has also asked its partner cities whether cleaning and disinfecting of all workspace the film’s post should have already been following their review of local epidemio- they plan to reopen when the County areas. completed with In The Heights premier- logical data including cases per 100,000 does. The County intends to proceed ex- The guidelines call for the establishing this month in theaters. Now due to population, rate of test positivity, and lo- peditiously, with FilmLA committed to ment of a COVID-19 compliance officer the pandemic, the movie won’t hit the big cal preparedness to support a health care sharing additional info when it becomes who will be on hand at the workplace screen until Father’s Day in 2021. surge, vulnerable populations, contact available. and have the responsibility and authority For features, TV and all forms of con- tracing and testing. To reduce the risk Governor Newsom’s announcement to address issues as they arise. COVID-19 tent, insurance concerns also need to be of COVID-19 transmission, productions, follows the June 1 release of new Health safety plan oversight and enforcement addressed. Policies that cover losses due cast, crew and other industry workers and Safety Guidelines, prepared by the shall be the principal responsibilities of to production delays or budget overruns should abide by safety protocols agreed Industry Wide Labor Management Safety the compliance officer. These designat- generally exclude COVID-19-related is- by labor and management, which may Committee (IWLMSC) Task Force in con- ed individuals will undergo specialized sues. be further enhanced by county public cert with the AMPTP. These guidelines- training on health and safety precau- There’s also the matter of union con- health officers. Back office staff and man- -first sent to Gov. Newsom and then New tions, policies and procedures related to tracts currently being negotiated. The agement should adhere to Office Work- York Gov. Andrew Cuomo--can serve as infection prevention practices including Alliance of Motion Pictures and Televi- space guidelines published by the Cali- a resource to state and local authorities COVID-19 prevention, disinfection and sion Producers (AMPTP) has entered fornia Department of Public Health and throughout the country, but do not estab- PPE. Specific duties and responsibilities into talks with SAG-AFTRA for successor the California Department of Industrial lish the final terms of reopening. of the compliance officer(s) may include, agreements to the SAG-AFTRA TV/The- Relations, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 SAG-AFTRA released a statement but are not limited to, overseeing and atrical contracts, AMPTP and the Writers transmission.” which positioned the document as “an monitoring physical distancing, testing, Guild of America have started master As SHOOT went to press, FilmLA, initial set of principles and guidelines that symptom monitoring, disinfecting proto- contract negotiations (on a remote basis) the nonprofit film office for the City and we all agree form a relevant and realistic cols, and PPE education, protocols and as a June 30 expiration of that current County of Los Angeles, was not accepting first step to protecting cast and crew in adherence, and such other duties as may film and TV contract is looming. or processing any applications to film in the reopening of the entertainment and be determined by the employer. Meanwhile the prospect of resuming Greater L.A. This underscores the fact media industry in its two largest markets.” All cast and crew shall be informed film, TV and commercial production that Governor Newsom’s announcement Provisions include regular, periodic who the COVID-19 compliance officer is did get a boost last Friday (6/5) as Gov. does not authorize the resumption of on- testing of the cast and crew to mitigate and how to contact him or her. In addition Gavin Newsom announced that coun- location filming in Los Angeles County. the risk of COVID-19 being spread. Test- to the compliance officer, there should be ties throughout California may reopen to That decision rests with the County, and ing protocols are to be developed with a communication/hotline system to re- filming as early as June 12. will be made consistent with the recom- and approved by unions and guilds. Every spond to all cast and crew safety questions The go-ahead came in the form of mendations of the County Department of measure will be taken to maintain physi- and concerns (including pre-, post- and guidelines released by the state Depart- Public Health. cal distancing between workers whenever Continued on page 16

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June/July 2020 SHOOT 15 Short Takes PRODUCTION & POST ENERGY BBDO SERVES UP WEGGSDAY MPSE, ADG Make Plans Much like Taco Tuesday, WE- GGSDAY embraces the popu- Continued from page 15 come up with. It appears to be a fluid situ- larity of marrying a day of the off-production offices/spaces). The sys- ation where we make plans for multiple week with a popular food. A tem shall allow for anonymous reporting. scenarios and go with the one we need to two-minute original music video- Productions also should consider en- at the time. When this first happened we -titled “Wednesday Is O cially gaging a board-certified infectious dis- stopped almost all travel into the studios WEGGSDAY!”--has been created eases physician or infection preventionist and interaction with mixers, picture edi- to hilariously introduce the con- with certification in infection control to tors, directors, and actors. Going forward cept. The animated video also highlights the versatility of eggs, reminding assist with development of specific work- I see loop group being an issue, we really consumers that eggs are an incredible meal solution beyond just breakfast. flows and operational implementation. need them to be able to interact in real The American Egg Board created the work in partnership with Energy The guidelines are in line with the goal time. Getting actors to the ADR stage will BBDO. The agency’s in-house unit Flare handled production, VFX/animation of finding ways to get production and post be a problem too, we need to set up series and audio, with Squeak E. Clean Studios serving as the music house. regulars with a way to do quality ADR in their own home. I hope at some point 2020 ANIMATION VIRTUAL SHOWCASE SET TO DEBUT things will get back to normal, but we ASIFA-Hollywood recently announced its Animation Educators Forum (AEF) have to plan on the new protocols being will release the Class of 2020 Animation Virtual Showcase highlighting cre- developed, at least for a while.” ative work and nal projects from animation graduates all over the country. Similarly Nelson Coates, president of The showcase is the response to limitations, placed by the current COVID 19 the Art Directors Guild, IATSE Local situation, on graduating animation students’ ability to exhibit and screen 800, noted that the organization--in ad- their nal projects. The primary focus is to create a venue for celebration and dition to the protocols established by the exposure of their accomplishments. A secondary goal is for industry recruit- Industry Wide Labor-Management Safety ers to gain access to the current student work and enhance local college’s re- Committee Task Force--”is working with cruitment opportunities. its members for craft specific recom- The showcase link will be available on the ASIFA-Hollywood and the AEF mendations to ensure the safety of our websites beginning June 18. ASIFA-Hollywood sponsors the AEF and con- members in the workplace. These rec- tributed funding to assist with showcase development. Mark A. Lanza “The showcase will include 200 student lms, including 34 universities in 17 states in the USA and six countries. If successful, there are plans to expand back in some form without unduly com- the showcase each year to promote animation students’ work and continue promising the health and safety of peo- to develop new platforms for this exciting venue,” said Michael Bonitatis on ple. While the AMPTP is involved in the behalf of the AEF steering committee. broad industry push to work in concert Bonitatis is the CEO and founder of the global, cloud-based Animation Li- with health and government officials on bation Studios, which promotes newly emerging artists and provides a “next safety protocols, smaller think tanks have step” to an animation career. Professor Patricia Galvis Assmus of the Univer- emerged to brainstorm about solutions. sity of Massachusetts-Amherst, who came up with the idea for the showcase, Individual organizations are weighing teamed with Bonitatis to create this virtual showcase. Galvis Assmus has options and trying to figure out what’s worked in experimental lm and computer animation for more than 20 years best for their members and the industry in combination with her even longer professional involvement with experi- at large. For example, Motion Picture mental digital image creation started in Silicon Valley. Sound Editors (MPSE), which repre- Nelson Coates sents leading sound editing professionals PEOPLE ON THE MOVE... worldwide, spanning sound effects, dia- ommendations will expand upon social Serviceplan France has hired the creative team of Aurélien Bigot and Ben- logue, ADR, foley and music, is looking distancing and PPE to address how our jamin Le Coz who will work under the aegis to provide guidance for its rank and file members perform tasks such as conduct- of creative directors Daniel Perez and Hervé numbering some 800. Mark A. Lanza, ing surveys of locations, and the sharing Poupon. Bigot has 10 years of experience in MPSE president, shared, “We have been of large format drawings, plans and sche- Singapore and France as an artistic director, discussing new protocols for editors to matics.” and Le Coz brings seven years of experience work at home studios as much as possible Coates further noted, “The industries as a copywriter in Parisian agencies. The cre- once work starts opening up again. Cer- must come to understand that these new ative team met in 2017 at Les Gaulois. Aligned tain positions will still have to go to mix protocols will all come with an increased in their conceptual approach and creative am- stages or ADR stages and we are working cost but whatever that is, it will be far bition, they decided to abolish the traditional with studios to figure out the best practic- cheaper than the long-term impact of a Bigot (l) and Le Coz art director/copywriter boxes which they con- es going forward. We are also consulting second shutdown, either industry-wide or sider to be constricting in order to join forces as “creatives”. It is under this sta- with software developers for new tools to of a single production, if the virus starts to tus that they have been working for four years. Bigot and Le Coz have worked work remotely as much as possible.” spread and cast and crew become ill. The for such brands as Orange, Citroën, Nike, Renault, Krys and Transavia. Their He added, “Well the game is changing workers of these industries must not be latest campaign was “Vitesse de déconnement” for Sécurité Routière (Road daily and there are a number of big ques- disincentivized from staying home if they Safety), released on May 12 as France began to ease lockdown restrictions.... tions that will greatly affect any plans we Continued on page 17 16 SHOOT June/July 2020 PRODUCTION & POST RECOVERY Location Managers Guild, AICP Adopt Proactive Stances Continued from page 16 nologies to film commission forums, we health protocols from scouting through and with planning in place,” said Matt have been potentially exposed or become provide a platform for our members and the tech scout and into shooting. Produc- Miller, AICP president and CEO. Miller ill. Real issues, such as enhanced sick pay, business partners to seek information tion comes with a long history of prob- noted that AICP’s members are nation- must be addressed. We look forward to and offer guidance.” lem-solving and this is not insurmount- wide, and timelines of when productions working with our brothers and sisters in able. Yes, it is a many faceted issue, but bit resume will remain fluid. For parts of the Labor as we address those issues which by bit, we will solve all of the challenges country, production can--and is--happen- must be bargained with our employers. ahead of us and return to work in a safe, ing, using various forms of remote tech- Together we can return to work safely healthy and productive manner. nology and most recently, small gathered and, to the best of our collective ability, do groups; while other regions are still weeks so in an environment designed to guard Spot guidelines away from any in-person shoots. against exposure to the virus. The health On the commercialmaking/branded “With no direct guidance on safe work and safety of the workers in these indus- content front, the AICP has taken the lead in our--or related--industries from any of- tries, from producers to talent to crew, with its COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines ficial body, it was imperative that we got must remain at the forefront.” and Considerations for production and in front of this curve to assure that our Mike Fantasia, president of the Lo- postproduction which at press time had members had comprehensive guidance cation Managers Guild International been updated for a third time (marked as and safety considerations to be ready to (LMGI), noted that his organization, by Version 4) since their initial launch in late work, when practical, with the safety of virtue of its global reach, is “uniquely Mike Fantasia April. There are new sections, including all personnel being the paramount con- positioned to receive and disseminate one on human resources considerations cern,” continued Miller. COVID-19 guidelines from around the Fantasia continued, “The best practice The guidelines are intended to assist world. Our LMGI members across the we can offer is to not rush into starting a the commercial production industry and globe are directly involved in the forma- project without a full and complete as- its stakeholders as in-person productions tion of the back to work protocols in their sessment of the protocols applicable to and postproduction work begins to ramp respective regions, as many start return- the production. We need to ensure that up as shelter in place restrictions are lifted ing to work. We are actively engaged in the safety of the crew is addressed as well at federal, state and local levels. To create establishing the new normal. Our website as the creative and logistic aspects. The and update the guidelines, AICP staff col- (LocationManagers.org) is our mainstay process will undoubtedly have hills and laborated with a working group of lead- for the growing compendium of interna- valleys, but by learning from each others ers in the industry and heard from many tional guidelines. We are posting a num- successes and failures we can promote outside sources eager to contribute their ber of links on the site, including links to the most current, effective technology for thinking and expertise. Proposed and Recommended Industry safe, smooth productions.” Miller said that these guidelines will Guidelines and Protocols from all over As for his members’ priority, he ob- evolve as production resumes, and feed- the world, as well as links that provide served, “Safety first has long been the Matt Miller back from real-world experiences is con- information on emergency funds and as- guiding practice of the location depart- and screening, as well as revamped items sidered and collected. “Many of the rec- sistance available in various regions. Our ment, the principal department on a based on new information being released ommendations in these guidelines and actively expanding member discussion/ production that interacts with all other from many private and public sources. considerations represent a new approach webinar ‘Coffee Tuesdays’ provides vital departments. Now more than ever, the lo- “As responsible production resumes, to working. Many are here to stay, while information in a rapidly evolving indus- cation department will be the focal point including commercials, AICP and its some may be temporary or transitional,” try. From introducing companies with of assessing and assisting in the imple- members want to ensure that decisions said Miller. “Making sure we communi- new sanitizing and pre-production tech- mentation of the applicable safety and are being made using sensible procedures Continued on page 18

June/July 2020 SHOOT 17 PRODUCTION & POST RECOVERY McCann, UM Studios, 72andSunny Share Takes On What Is Next, Lessons Learned Continued from page 17 engaged followings. And while big pro- the production team bringing them to cally about the long term and practically cate with all involved in the process is key duction companies will focus on talent life. Production at scale, organized, with about the short term.” The short term, to successfully adapting to the new nor- development and diversification, there people, process and tools opens the possi- he conjectured will for example likely see mal, and keeping commercials and adver- will be growing new hybrid indie talent bilities. He advises clients to: Be ready for an uptick in post-produced work. But in tising content a safe, efficient, and viable not affiliated with production houses. a big change in formats and media; have the big picture philosophically, in line industry. The basic premise of working Relative to tenor and tone of content, a production strategy for your brand; and with the momentum generated by 5B, with the safety of individuals in mind is Lopez-Ferrero anticipates an increase in make sure it’s a production strategy led by UM’s priority is coming up with “the best a constant and should be informing all fiction-led global campaigns providing creative, powered by tech. He additionally ways to connect clients with audiences decisions from every sector involved in an element of escapism in difficult times offered three tips: in moments that matter to them.” Thus production and postproduction.” instead of a constant reminder. He addi- --Make the rules part of the solution. Henenberg finds himself less interested tionally expects a spike in celebrity en- Production is adaptive. Make no assump- in the new normal and more driven by De ning what’s no longer normal dorsement fare and that product demos tions about what is or is not possible. We finding what’s new to “build on what we As for Thomas Wolfe’s aforementioned will be back but in a new format, making will make it happen. currently have.” He stressed that the ma- adage, aspects of production figure to --Learn to play in uncertainty. Collabo- change as the pandemic lockdown eases. ration is the key to embracing uncertainty. Providing a take on the new emerging Bring creative, strategy, channel exper- reality during a session of MW Presents, tise, and production together to engineer McCann Worldgroup’s global client con- new solutions in a rapidly changing envi- tent series, was Sergio Lopez-Ferrero, ronment. chief production officer, McCann EMEA, --And upgrade your tech. Make you and managing director of McCann’s Craft life easier with production technology. EMEA. A global, cloud-based production tech Lopez-Ferrero foresees distanced ex- solution will change your life, and your periences becoming the new normal. inbox. It will make global reach possible And with sporting events and other at- and allow for brand centralization and tractions likely taking place initially with consistency. no audiences, he envisions new types of Sergio Lopez-Ferrero Brett Henenberg placements and media formats allowing “The new new” brands to fill those empty venues. Post- it real and achievable. On the latter score, Brett Henenberg, SVP, global head of jor push is not for a return to normal but production techniques may generate fake he cited as an example a L’Oreal spokes- production at UM Studios (the content finding “the new new,” namely new ways crowds or brands may treat the void as ad- person Eva Longoria-starring video in creation arm of marketing and media for clients to get their messages in front vertising space. Audiences, he continued, which she colors her hair at home. To agency UM Worldwide), is no stranger to of audiences. will get used to being situated in the best capture this while the world was isolating breakthrough work. He served as a pro- While not at liberty to discuss in detail seat in the house. Lopez-Ferrero further and traditional production options sig- ducer on 5B, named after the San Fran- what’s new on UM’s horizon, Henenberg conjectured that “collective VR will be a nificantly limited, McCann NY and Paris cisco General ward which opened in 1983 noted that the shop is having conversa- thing.” gave Longoria two iPhones to direct the as the first full-fledged hospital unit dedi- tions with a director which involves her Lopez-Ferrero noted that McCann sur- TV spot herself. A detailed pre-produc- cated to treating people with AIDS. Pro- interviewing kids and real parents, among veyed more than 100 clients and found tion book was fashioned to facilitate the duced for UM Worldwide’s client Johnson others. In today’s production reality, UM 71 percent viewed quality as the prime process. The spot was shot in her home & Johnson, the documentary showed the is exploring how to best realize that proj- factor/concern behind their selection in Los Angeles with McCann Paris pro- positive power of nursing, continuing a ect, exploring a remote connection link- of production talent, followed by 65 per- viding her with direction via Microsoft theme which the brand has championed ing the filmmaker and her subjects. cent citing production limitations and Teams. Longoria did her own hair and over the years. Directed by Paul Haggis Henenberg said that UM continually is local guidelines as impacting their deci- makeup and applied the actual L’Oréal and Dan Krauss via Saville Productions, looking for new and meaningful ways to sion while 52 percent cited cost. The big Excellence Hair Color product to herself. 5B debuted at the 2019 Cannes Film Fes- partner with creators. Prior to the virus change as compared to years past was that Julien Calot, executive creative direc- tival as part of its Special Screenings line- crisis, for example, UM managed to wrap only 12 percent cared about proximity or tor at McCann Paris, explained “it was up in May only a month later to win the shooting of another piece of branded specific locations as a determining factor. important for us at McCann to adapt to Entertainment Lions Grand Prix, among content---this time for a client that he Lopez-Ferrero said that location, which global confinement, and to quickly find other honors, at the Festival of Creativity. couldn’t identify publicly at press time. used to be desirable for example in terms and implement new communication ap- Henenberg observed that the virus Postproduction is ahead of schedule. of keeping postproduction close to home, proaches. We asked ourselves, “How do pandemic hasn’t altered his long-term As earlier reported in SHOOT, the became “borderline negligible.” He thus we make a homemade film. Low key. thinking. He remains optimistic that film is based on a “Dear Santa” concept feels that “projects with talent from differ- 100% real.’ L’Oréal Paris has always been UM’s producers will continue to look focusing on children who write letters to ent locations collaborating remotely will by the side of all women, and that is what for and uncover the best solutions for its Santa Claus and the people who adopt become the new norm.” we wanted to show through this film.” clients. While there will be changes in their wishes and make them come true. He also sees content makers becom- Lopez-Ferrero observed that the CO- the industry, he firmly believes UM will The letters are traced back to their origin ing nano-influencers, further developing VID-19 crisis “has brought a truth to come back stronger. The approach, he as audiences get to know the family sto- their social channels and growing highly light: campaigns are only as powerful as continued, will be to “think philosophi- ries and the motivation behind children’s 18 SHOOT June/July 2020 PRODUCTION & POST Music Notes Howling Music Marches in Step with Marine Corps and Wunderman Thompson McCann, UM Studios, 72andSunny Share Takes On What Is Next, Lessons Learned The Marine Corps marked its 244th anniversary in celebratory manner with the release of an ad campaign wishes, making for what Henenberg be- date with the latest changes, all in real featuring its rst-ever “birthday” running cadence. lieves will be heartfelt viewing. time from the comfort of home or office. Conceived by Atlanta agency Wunderman Thompson Henenberg said that essential to the and featuring a soundtrack composed and recorded project, as it was to the success of 5B, is Valuable lessons Happy Birthday to USMC by Howling Music, Nashville, the campaign centered the selection of the filmmaker. UM Stu- While production over the past few on troops from the USMC’s Parris Island, South Carolina performing the spirited dios gravitated to Dana Nachman whose months has been challenging to say the call-and-response during close-order drills. 2018 feature documentary Pick of the Lit- least, requiring members of the ad/film- The cadence evokes the Marines’ history and traditions. The visuals alternate ter (which she and Don Hardy directed) making community to continually adjust between the marching soldiers and shots of intense training exercises, culmi- was sold within 48 hours of its premiere and adapt, Kate Morrison, partner, direc- nating with the corps’ annual birthday ball. at the Slamdance Film Festival and soon tor of production, 72andSunny, observed Howling Music was tasked with recording the cadence live on the base with after was released theatrically by IFC that working through the pandemic has several groups of active-duty soldiers. The nal, 4:10 video is featured on the Films. Now streaming on Hulu, the film had a silver lining which could prove in- Marines’ YouTube channel and website. follows a litter of puppies from the mo- valuable as we move ahead. ment they’re born, taking us on their She noted that trust among all parties Entries Open For CAS Student Recognition Honor journey to becoming guide dogs for the has become even more key to getting a The Cinema Audio Society has opened applications for the CAS Student Rec- blind. The Walt Disney Company later project off the ground and bringing it to ognition Award. Now in its seventh year, this honor comes with a $5,000 cash sought out Nachman to remake Pick of fruition, buoyed by the reality that we’re award and is intended to encourage student interest in production or postpro- the Litter as a limited original series for all in this together. Agencies and produc- duction sound mixing, and to recognize individual students with exceptional Disney+ which debuted earlier this year. tion companies are getting involved at a demonstrated passion for the eld. She served as a showrunner on the series much earlier stage, having candid con- The selection criteria will focus on the student’s short essays in response to and directed three of its episodes. versations about what’s feasible. People application questions, along with a professor’s recommendation letter. Final- Nachman’s filmography also includes are becoming better partners to make up ists will be asked to submit a ve-minute example of their work and a short the 2015 release Batkid Begins (Warner in part for not being able to see each oth- explanation of their submission and their role in it. The ve nalists will be in- Bros./New Line Cinema) which centers er face to face. There also seems to be a vited to the 57th CAS Awards, on February 20, 2021 as guests of the CAS (travel on 5-year-old Miles Scott who’s recover- heightened empathy with people relating expenses not included), where the Student Recognition Award recipient will be ing from leukemia. Scott’s dream is to be- to each other on a different level, stem- announced. come Batkid and save Gotham City. His ming in part from sharing the experience Eligibility for the CAS Student Recognition Award is open to any student en- wish comes true as 25,000 people in San of being under a pressure that they hadn’t rolled in an accredited college or university. Students may be pursuing any ma- Francisco share the experience in a mov- experienced prior to the virus crisis. Still, jor (indeed, many current CAS members majored in music, psychology, English, ing display of public emotion. said Morrison, they continue to strive to engineering and other elds), but should have a demonstrated interest and Connecting with Nachman is in line, realize high quality work. “One of the some experience in production and/or postproduction sound mixing for lm said Henenberg, with the UM Studios’ key things I believe is that the creative and television. Applications must be received by November 16, 2020. model which is centered on finding the emphasis should not be lowered. We are The application guidelines and details for applying, as well as any up- right storyteller, an authentic voice. This storytellers.” That commitment to story dates, can be found on the CAS website at: http://cinemaaudiosociety.org. quest will always be part of the UM pro- remains steadfast, even if the process of cess, pandemic or not. getting there has become more difficult. Lakeside Records Releases Track For PBS’ Asian Americans Still, Henenberg thinks certain prac- Morrison added that recent production Lakeshore Records has digitally released the original series soundtrack for tical considerations and practices born endeavors have carried worthwhile les- the PBS documentary series Asian Americans by two-time Daytime Emmy-win- out of the pandemic will stick around, sons as you can see first hand what works ning composer Vivek Maddala. The music score reects the series’ exploration such as working from home whenever remotely, and sometimes your percep- of two centuries of immigration and civil rights experi- possible, temperature checks of crew tions can change. For example, Morrison ences by Asian Americans in the U.S. The docuseries members, increased hand washing and earlier believed that there was no substi- aired last month on PBS and is now available for stream- the recommendations delineated in the tute for people being in the same office, ing on PBS.org and the PBS Video app. AICP Guidelines for physical production. having face-to-face creative conversations The soundtrack album includes 84 minutes of key He also sees remote video villages from from which would spring concepts and moments and themes from the sweeping music score, shoots taking hold, noting that “there approaches that might not have material- taking listeners on a stimulating ride that traverses are not too many clients who are going to ized otherwise. But she now marvels at Asian Americans soundtrack gritty 19th-Century American textures and elegant want to fly themselves to a lot of produc- the high level of creativity that can come European romantic motifs; 20th-Century jazz, soul, and rock; and modern-day tions coming up.” So maybe the so-called from “people scattered all over the world” brooding electronica. Splashes of musical color come from places as varied as video village will become a strong option and that a “creative community” can exist Japan, Philippines, Korea, China, and India--all threaded into a cohesive musical of choice, facilitating two-way AV com- without everyone always having to be in fabric that transcends temporal or geographic boundaries. munication between locations with a live the same office. “The Asian Americans series is a signi cant work in terms of both the qual- camera feed. This would enable client or At the same time, she finds herself ity of the lmmaking and the importance of the subject matter. I feel incredibly agency to have access to set without hav- missing being in an edit room, collabo- honored to have been invited to compose the music score... to craft a melodic, ing to be physically present. Virtually be- rating in person and helping to solve harmonic, and rhythmic voice for this vital history. The series directors, produc- ing on location, participants could discuss problems. “You miss some of the ca- ers, and editors proved to be superb collaborators in this regard,” said Maddala. shots, keep track of schedules, stay up to Continued on page 20 June/July 2020 SHOOT 19 PRODUCTION & POST RECOVERY Brands Take A Stand; Creatives, Filmmakers Respond Continued from page 19 George Floyd was not the result of a bad together as a nation until we begin to maraderie of it,” Morrison related. apple; it was the predictable consequence grapple with the sins of our past. Slavery, Morrison hopes that a higher level of of a racist and prejudiced system and cul- Jim Crow, and segregation were systems trust, empathy and open communication ture that has treated Black bodies as the of legalized and monetized white su- earlier will live on just as strong as the enemy from the beginning. What hap- premacy for which generations of Black industry eventually moves past the pan- pened to George Floyd in Minneapolis is and Brown people paid an immeasurable demic toward some semblance of what the fruit borne of toxic seeds planted on price. That cost must be acknowledged had been normal. She also sees the op- the shores of our country in Jamestown and the privilege that accrued to some at the expense of others must be reckoned with and redressed. “Third, we support Floyd’s family’s call to create a national task force that would draft bipartisan legislation aimed at ending racial violence and increasing police McDonald's remembers the fallen accountability. We can’t continue to fund a criminal justice system that perpetuates mass incarceration while at the same time threatens the lives of a whole segment of the population. “And finally, we call on the Department of Justice to reinvigorate its Civil Rights Division as a staunch defender of the rights of Black and Brown people. The DOJ must also reinstate policies rolled back under the Trump Administration,

Photo by Erica of FOX by Parise/courtesy Photo such as consent decrees to curb police Gabrielle Union (l) and Jessica Alba in L.A.'s Finest abuses.” Ben & Jerry’s encourages white Amer- Nike's "Don't Do It" plea portunity to find the best of both worlds, in 1619, when the first enslaved men and ica to “collectively acknowledge its privi- on one hand assessing and taking to heart women arrived on this continent. Floyd lege” and “use this moment to accelerate the power of the in-person collaborative is the latest in a long list of names that our nation’s long journey towards justice experience--and then doing the same stretches back to that time and that shore. and a more perfect union.” relative to the power of the technology- Some of those names we know—Ahmaud As for entertainment companies, Via- enabled experiences that have become Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Oscar Grant, Eric comCBS networks ran a poignant eight- more prevalent as of late. Moving ahead Garner, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, minute, 46-second video featuring the with the best of both--and lessons learned Emmett Till, Martin Luther King, Jr.— sounds of a person breathing accompa- from those experiences--can only help to most we don’t.” nied by the statement, “I can’t breathe.” build on the power of storytelling. The brand then proposed four steps to A video of Floyd’s demise includes his ut- address the issue: tering those same three words in a plea to Social injustice “First, we call upon President Trump, Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin. But how can the power of storytell- elected officials, and political parties to However, Chauvin kept his knee on ing and brands standing for something commit our nation to a formal process Floyd’s neck; according to a criminal Ben & Jerry's call to Resist be brought to bear on social injustice? of healing and reconciliation. Instead of complaint the officer applied pressure to to a world that is peaceful. You have the That question has come to the fore as the calling for the use of aggressive tactics on Floyd for eight minutes and 46 seconds right to be protected from harm, injustice world mourns African-American George protesters, the President must take the “We dedicate this time to the victims of and hatred. You have the right to an edu- Floyd, age 46, who died brutally while in first step by disavowing white suprema- police brutality and the powerful move- cation that prepares you to run the world. the custody of Minneapolis police. Video cists and nationalist groups that overtly ment fighting for justice,” read a tweet You have the right to your opinions and of the act enraged and saddened people support him, and by not using his Twit- from VH1, MTV and other ViacomCBS feelings, even if others don’t agree with worldwide, triggering protests through- ter feed to promote and normalize their channels. them.” out the U.S. and abroad. ideas and agendas. The world is watching Meanwhile ViacomCBS children’s Netflix’s Twitter account took on a seri- Issuing perhaps the strongest response America’s response. network Nickelodeon went off the air for ous tone in late May, imparting this mes- from a brand was ice cream maker Ben “Second, we call upon the Congress to eight minutes and 46 seconds “in support sage: “To be silent is to be complicit. Black & Jerry’s which posted a statement that pass H.R. 40, legislation that would cre- of justice, equality and human rights.” lives matter. We have a platform, and we in part read, “The murder of George ate a commission to study the effects of Nickelodeon also shared a Declaration of have a duty to our Black members, em- Floyd was the result of inhumane police slavery and discrimination from 1619 to Kids’ Rights which read, “You have the ployees, creators and talent to speak up.” brutality that is perpetuated by a culture the present and recommend appropri- right to be seen, heard and respected as AT&T-owned Warner Media, which of white supremacy. What happened to ate remedies. We cannot move forward a citizen of the world. You have the right includes such brands as HBO, TNT and 20 SHOOT June/July 2020 PRODUCTION & POST VFX/Animation News & Developments Framestore Serves as VFX Master Builder For LEGO Ad The LEGO Agency, director David Mellor and production Brands Take A Stand; Creatives, Filmmakers Respond To Racism, Police Brutality company HighlyUnlikely partnered with Framestore to provide a host of full-throttle VFX for a commercial titled TBS, changed their handles to #Black- his kneeling during the national an- “Drive What You Love.” Framestore delivered a range of LivesMatter and all posted the same them at NFL games as a peaceful protest environments, cars and e ects for the playful thrill ride James Baldwin quote: “Neither love nor against police brutality and for racial Framestore's LEGO spot of an ad, which sees a LEGO builder’s imagination come terror makes one blind: indifference equality. “Dream Crazy” went on to win to life for a high speed race through a house. makes one blind.” the 2019 primetime commercial Emmy The CG-reliant project saw the Framestore team deliver a wide range of work; Among the first advertisers to respond Award, among other honors. previsualization, realizing the design of one of the commercial’s cars and super- after the passing of George Floyd was Like “For Once, Don’t Do It,” vising the live action shoot before delivering any of the postproduction work. Nike as its agency--Wieden+Kennedy a McDonald’s spot--this one from The VFX work included entirely CG environments and cars and digi-doubles of in Portland, Ore.--created a :60 TV spot Wieden+Kennedy’s NY office--also de- drivers as well as high-end animation and e ects. The lighting and reections which urges the antithesis of the brand’s ployed text to promote racial justice, shar- e ects work that can be seen throughout every shot of the ad--as well as a huge our explosion--are perhaps the most subtle yet VFX elements on this project. Compositing live action shots of the McLaren and Ferrari F8 into the live action or CG environments, Framestore’s team also meticulously rebuilt the cars in CG along with the other autos and all their LEGO counterparts. These assets were used in shots which required the cars to tear around underneath dining room chairs or across counter tops. “The cars--and their drivers--shift multiple times between live-action and CG digi-doubles and it’s a real testament to our team’s work that it’s almost impossible to spot the di erence between them,” commented VFX supervisor Charlie Bayliss. Lucky Expands Design, Animation Roster Lucky has expanded through creative partnerships with a collection of designers, animation talent and storytellers at such concerns as Already Been Chewed (ABC) and Plenty. ABC helps to build businesses, launch products, and create immersive visual experiences for leading brands including Nike, Marvel, Under Armour, Nike's "Dream Crazy" DC Comics, NBA, NFL, Vans and Ti any & Co. iconic “Just Do It” slogan. The 180-de- ing the names of seven African Ameri- Plenty designs communication, connecting brands gree slogan turn was embraced to address cans who died in police custody or due Plenty work for Samsung to the present and prepares them for the future with a racism. Titled “For Once, Don’t Do It,” to race. The seven are: Trayvon Martin, strategy-driven approach that contemplates clarity of message using design the spot encourages people to stop being Michael Brown, Alton Sterling, Botham thinking as the key. Plenty produces animation, live action, and mixed me- silent, to stop making excuses and to in- Jean, Atatiana Jefferson, Ahmaud Arbery dia for agencies, networks and brands throughout the U.S., Europe, and Latin stead be part of progressive change. and George Floyd. America, including Amex, Discovery, Disney HX, HBO, Oreo and Sonos. As protests sprung up around the The McDonald’s message read in country in response to the brutal death of part, “He was one of us. She was one of Autodesk Releases 3ds Max 2021.1 Floyd, Nike’s stark, sparse TV spot broke us. They were all one of us. We see them Autodesk has released 3ds Max 2021.1, a feature-rich update targeted at mod- on May 30. It consisted of just various in our customers. In our crew members. ernizing and upgrading performance for artist workows across design visu- lines of copy against a black background, We see them in our franchisees. And alization and media and entertainment disciplines. Now available, 3ds Max followed by the Nike swoosh logo. this is why the entire McDonald’s family 2021.1 introduces new texture baking advancements, increased capabilities for The opening line reads, “For once, grieves. It’s why we stand for them and physically based rendering (PBR) workows, and viewport and modeling tool Don’t Do It.” Subsequent lines of copy any other victims of systematic oppres- enhancements. New 3ds Max 2021.1 feature highlights include: are: “Don’t pretend there’s not a problem sion and violence.” --Texture Baking Improvements: New features include multiple UV tile bak- in America./Don’t turn your back on rac- The last line affirmed, “We do not tol- ing and animation support, display of the active renderer, multi-edit of the out- ism./Don’t accept innocent lives being erate inequality injustice or racism. Black put column, and improved frame bu er display of maps being baked. taken from us./Don’t make any more lives matter.” --Arnold as Default Renderer: MAXtoA 4.0.4 includes a new AOV token system excuses./Don’t think this doesn’t affect Increasingly it’s become evident that for organizing output, animation support for Alembic, and for bake-to-texture you/Don’t sit back and be silent. Don’t standing for something, doing good, be- workows, and faster shutdown after rendering massive instances. Users can think you can’t be part of the change./ ing proactively involved represent much now export scenes to USD les from the archive tab of the rendering options. Let’s all be part of the change." needed currency for brands if they are --Enhanced Modeling Features: Modeling tool improvements include a new The simple eloquence of the text struck to meaningfully connect with people. extrusion experience for editable poly and the edit poly modier, in addition to a responsive audience chord. While advo- What does your brand stand for? Does enhancements to the weighted normals modier. cating “Don’t Do It” on the surface seems it stand for anything? Numerous studies, --Upgraded Render Settings: Default output size updated to HDTV 720p, and foreign to Nike, not so is taking a stand including a Havas poll, have found that HDTV presets updated to 720p, 1080p, 1440p, and 2160p. on race--a prime case in point being last the lion’s share of consumers are drawn --Fluid Enhancements: New exposed uid loader allows users to load and year’s lauded “Dream Crazy” spot, also to brands that help drive positive social interact data with other systems and objects that operate within 3ds Max. Ad- from W+K, featuring Colin Kaepernick change. They expect such advocacy from ditional improvements include xes to the velocity channel. who was both praised and criticized for the brands they trust. June/July 2020 SHOOT 21 CHAT ROOM Director Jon M. Chu Crazy Rich Asians ﬁlmmaker connects with Apple TV+ On Home Before Dark starring Brooklynn Prince

By Robert Goldrich the opportunity to be heard. Bucking the so-called conventional wisdom that there would be mini- Fast forward to today and Chu is adding to his feature filmography- mal box office return for a feature with an all-Asian cast, director Jon -albeit at a delayed timetable due to unexpected circumstance. At M. Chu committed to Crazy Rich Asians which went on to not only press time he was in postproduction on In The Heights (Warner Bros.), became a huge hit but also a pop culture phenomenon. The critically the feature adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning Broad- acclaimed film’s commercial success and groundbreaking accom- way musical. Originally scheduled to debut in theaters this month, In plishments helped Chu earn the Motion Picture Showman of the Year The Heights has been postponed until June 2021 due to the pandemic. Award at the International Cinematographers Guild's Publicists Awards Meanwhile Chu is making his mark in television--on Apple TV+ to in 2019 for his unique contribution to the art of movies. be exact, directing the first two episodes of and serving as an exec pro- One such contribution was to diversity. Crazy Rich Asians was the first ducer on Home Before Dark based on the real story of child journalist major studio film with an all Asian cast and an Asian-American lead in Hilde Lysiak. Brooklynn Prince, known for her work in director Sean Bak- 25 years; the last had been The Joy Luck Club in 1993. Crazy Rich Asians er’s 2017 feature The Florida Project, portrays the young reporter (under also departed from the action and superhero blockbuster norm, prov- the name Hilde Lisko). Home Before Dark centers on Hilde's relationship ing the major viability of a romantic comedy--which also had a multilin- with her dad, a former investigative journalist in NY who loses his job, gual script ranging from English to Cantonese to Mandarin. causing him to uproot his wife and kids, and return to his hometown In accepting the Motion Picture Showman of the Year Award, Chu of Erie Harbor. There Matt’s family secrets come to be revealed as a cold said it was gratifying for the honor to come at a time of major change case murder mystery and a recent homicide unfold with intrepid re- which he viewed as “only the beginning” of giving more diverse voices porter Hilde on the case.

SHOOT: Provide some backstory. What daughter story with a sense of purpose. Brooklynn Prince essential. er with a keen attention to detail. In cre- drew you to Home Before Dark and how It’s a true story when truth in journalism ating the family house (in Erie Harbor), did the opportunity emerge for you to be- is more important than ever. Chu: Yes, she is the reason we were able he gave us layers--layers which we peeled come involved in the series? to do this show. There’s no other girl who away to reveal more. The house became SHOOT: What was your approach to can do that. How does a nine year old car- a symbol of the relationships within the Chu: Joy (Gorman Wettels, executive telling this story? What were the biggest ry a show that adults will want to watch? family, helping to tell the story. I love that producer) and Dana Fox (co-creator and creative challenges that it posed to you? She had to carry it and did. about him. He also did In The Heights for EP) approached me about the story of the me. real Hilde Lysiak. I remembered having Chu: I thought about the story Joy tells SHOOT: Would you also tell us about read her story years ago in the paper. She of how she had to get the rights to the sto- why you gravitated to other key collabo- SHOOT: How was your Apple TV+ ex- broke a story in a local newspaper, inves- ry. The parents gave it to Joy because she rators, specifically cinematographer Alice perience? Was this your first foray into the tigating a murder. I was drawn to how a was the only one who talked directly to Brooks and production designer Nelson brave new streaming world? little girl can have that kind of courage. Hilde instead of focusing on the parents. Coates? From (Nobel Peace Prize laureate) Malala That’s the perspective of the show. This Chu: This was my first experience with to (environmental activist) Greta Thun- isn’t a kids’ show. We are not taking the Chu: Alice is one of my favorite people streaming and one of my first TV expe- berg, there’s a new generation of young consequences as light and cutesy. We’re in the world. We went to school together. riences. I love the collaborative nature of women who are making an impact on the getting after the real truth, treating it as She shot my short film years and years TV in general, the way you can dive into world. It was such an important idea they seriously as any Sherlock Holmes mystery ago. I was a little whippersnapper. She characters. came to me with--a young girl saving us, or detective show. That was really impor- was older. I was able to convince her to I grew up (in Northern California) dedicated to the the truth of journalism. tant. We never looked down on her. work on my short. We’ve worked a lot around Cupertino (where Apple is head- They knew I just had a baby girl and was together. She shot The LXD: The Legion quartered). It was a dream of mine to work a few months into it. This was a father- SHOOT: Which made the casting of of Extraordinary Dancers (TV series) and with Apple. Making content for them was recently shot In The Heights. great, knowing they strive for excellence, I met Nelson on Crazy Rich Asians. We quality over quantity. I enjoyed being “I love the collaborative didn’t have the biggest budget on that involved as they are trying to figure out film yet he created this amazing world for their voice in the content world. They nature of TV in general, us to play in (for which Coates won an Art are great creative collaborators. They said the way you can dive into Directors Guild Excellence in Production they wanted to make a great story--they Design Award). stuck by that and supported it. We started characters." Home Before Dark was a very different shooting season two before season one

Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ courtesyPhoto of Apple world to create. He’s a very good storytell- came out. 22 SHOOT June/July 2020 CINEMATOGRAPHERS & CAMERAS Photo by Michele by K.Photo Short/courtesy of HBO Hilary by Photo TV+ B Gayle/courtesy of Apple Martin Ahlgren (r) The Plot Against America Michael Grady The Morning Show Lensing The Plot Against America and The Morning Show Martin Ahlgren Reunites With Director Minkie Spiro; Michael Grady Reteams With Mimi Leder

By Robert Goldrich he was nominated for an ASC Award on clude creating the critically acclaimed of the series and serves as an executive Cinematographers Martin Ahlgren and the strength of his work on the pilot for series The Wire. producer on the show. The two had pre- Michael Grady are in the Emmy conversa- Blindspot. Ahlgren was drawn to the opportunity viously teamed on Crash & Burn, a pilot tion this season for their respective lens- Now he’s again in the Emmy fray for to work with Simon and Burns, and to the for Hulu. “She was the one who brought ing of The Plot Against America (HBO) his cinematography on the HBO limited story when he read the book in prepara- me into the mix,” said Ahlgren, opening and The Morning Show (Apple TV+). series The Plot Against America featuring tion for the assignment. He was enamored the door for him to connect with Simon, Both Ahlgren and Grady got the op- an ensemble cast which includes Zoe Ka- with “the idea of telling a story that’s really Burns and Thomas Schlamme (director portunity to shoot this work based on zan, Morgan Spector, Winona Ryder, John a drama but in the context of larger his- of the last three episodes) to make a pre- their prior collaborative relationships Turturro, Anthony Boyle, Azhy Robert- torical events taking place--and from the sentation as to how the cinematography with women directors. son and Caleb Malis. The show imagines perspective of their effect on every single for The Plot Against America should be And while The Plot Against America an alternate U.S. history told through the member of a family. It’s a subtle, interest- approached. and The Morning Show are distinctly dif- eyes of the Levins, a working-class Jew- ing and emotional story being told. I read Spiro told SHOOT, “Martin gets my ferent shows in terms of genre, feel and ish family in Newark, New Jersey, who the first and second episodes (penned by sensibilities. I have an obsession with orientation, both tell stories that carry witness the political rise of aviator hero Simon and Burns), compelled by the au- framing and composition and he under- contemporary relevance. Charles Lindbergh, a xenophobic popu- thenticity they always seek out in their stands my obsession. I needed somebody Here are reflections from Ahlgren and list who defeats Franklin D. Roosevelt in projects, creating a world, characters and on board who would have that anal reten- Grady on their shows, their connections the 1940 presidential election and turns dialogue that feel authentic and real, that tive attitude about precision and going to and affinity for the directors involved, the nation towards fascism. deal with the complexities of people.” for it. This became a labor of love. He’s a and choices of camera relative to doing Based on Philip Roth’s novel of the Ahlgren got the chance to become wonderful artist.” justice to story and character. same title, The Plot Against America was involved in The Plot Against America A source of inspiration for the lensing adapted for television by David Simon thanks to director Minkie Spiro who of The Plot Against America was photo- Martin Ahlgren and Ed Burns whose collaborations in- went on to helm the first three episodes journalism during the 1930s, ‘40s and Since he was a teenager in Sweden, ‘50s, including photographers Robert Martin Ahlgren has been making mov- Frank, Helen Levitt and Margaret Bourke- ies--initially with a Hi8 video camera. In White whose work often used wider lens- his formal cinematography education at es close to the action with greater depth the School of Visual Arts in New York, of field. These framings offered levels of he shot assorted student films which in depth that allow viewers to look about and turn led to a start in commercials and find different areas of interest. This deep music videos. After a decade working on focus became part of the look differentiat- campaigns for major brands all over the ing The Plot Against America from other world and on music videos for such art- shows. Holding the foreground and back- ists as The Rolling Stones, Beyonce and ground in focus can lend a larger than life Kanye West, Ahlgren took on longer quality to intimate shots without having form storytelling with indie features and them lose their intimacy. At the same TV. He earned an Outstanding Cinema- time, this put more demands on other tography for a Single-Camera Series pri- artisans such as production designers metime Emmy nomination in 2015 for an Michele by K.Photo Short/courtesy of HBO Richard Hoover and Dina Goldman. Ev- episode of House of Cards. The next year Morgan Spector (behind the wheel) in The Plot Against America Continued on page 24 June/July 2020 SHOOT 23 CINEMATOGRAPHERS Toolbox DP COOKES UP LOOK FOR PENNY DREADFUL When it came time for cinematographer John Conroy to devel- Plot Thickens For Ahlgren op the look for Showtime’s Penny Dreadful: City of Angels spin- o , he already had eight episodes of lensing the original Penny Continued from page 23 additionally had a highly desirable “filmic Dreadful under his belt. A major part of the look for the spin-o erything had to be more detailed in terms quality.” While history was rewritten for would come from using Cooke Optics’ S4/i prime lenses and re- of production design in that “we weren’t the show, the feeling that this new history Penny Dreadful: City housed vintage Cooke Speed Panchro lenses. of Angels going to be hiding things out of focus in look and feel as real as possible was essen- Conroy noted, “The original series was set in Victorian goth- the background,” said Ahlgren. tial, particularly when underscoring the ic London, while City of Angels is set in 1938 Los Angeles — a very di erent look. Ahlgren sought to hold as much as story’s relevance today and some similar That gave us the opportunity to start fresh and create our own vision. For ex- possible in focus, giving the audience op- parallel contemporary choices facing us. ample, the original series was dark with action taking place in shadows, while City of Angels takes place in a very colorful era in a bright and sunny city. It truly was the di erence between night and day.” Conroy explained, “We used four ARRI ALEXA Mini cameras in 3.2K 16:9. We rented a full set of S4/i lenses — all 18 lenses from 12mm to 300mm, as well as two sets of rehoused vintage Speed Panchro primes in 25mm, 100mm and 135mm focal lengths. We did several tests at Panavision to make sure that the Panchros and the S4/i’s matched, with the goal of the two lens families looking seamless to the viewer by the time our colorist got done with the footage.” Creator and writer John Logan was very specic about not wanting a noir look and feel, but rather embracing the 100-degree heat of Los Angeles. “Our mantra from John was ‘we gotta feel the heat,’” said Conroy, who added that "having 60-70-year-old optics that were designed in the 1920s really helped with that aesthetic.” LIGHTSTORM DEPLOYS BLACKMAGIC

Photo by Michele by K.Photo Short/courtesy of HBO Lightstorm Entertainment used an extensive array of Blackmagic products, in- John Turturro (behind podium) in The Plot Against America cluding the Teranex AV, Smart VideoHub 40x40 12G, ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Stu- dio 4K and more for their recent work during production for the Avatar sequels. With the release of Avatar in 2009, the company once again proved that there were no limits in lmmaking. But just as the story of the Na’vi will evolve in the sequels, so will the technology behind the lms. A key element is the ability to evaluate content as it’s being shot, rather than waiting until postproduction. “We evaluate live camera feeds in a manner as close to the theatrical experience as possible, so we can make real time decisions on set,” said Geo Burdick, SVP of production services & technology for Lightstorm. “This saves time during shooting, benets Weta Digital, our visual e ects vendor, and helps streamline our postproduction and mastering process.” This necessitated viewing live feeds from multiple 3D camera systems, simultaneously. “In the past, we viewed live and playback material in 3D HD at 24fps,” said Burdick. “Now, we acquire at 4K 3D, and feed through our pipeline at various res- Geoff Burdick olutions and frame rates.” These include 3D 48fps in 2K and 4K,

Photo by Michele by K.Photo Short/courtesy of HBO 3D 24fps in 2K and 4K, and 3D 24fps in HD. Turturro, Winona Ryder, Caroline Kaplan in The Plot Against America Blackmagic Design provided a unique and comprehensive product set that tions of where to look. “It lets your eye Ahlgren estimated that only some 20 allowed for numerous solutions throughout the pipeline. The key to the work- linger over an image and find different percent of The Plot Against America was ow was creating seamless viewing and playback, despite the massive amount things,” he explained. To achieve that goal shot in studio, most of that being the set of data necessary. Having the ability to review multiple resolutions and frame he needed a smaller aperture as well as a which served as the Levins’ apartment. rates in real time allowed the team to remain in step with issues that may have smaller image recording area. He tested “Doing a show where 80 percent was on gone unnoticed before, only to be found later in post. “ multiple cameras towards that end, ulti- location recreating the 1940s in New York One of Blackmagic’s simplest products became a production workhorse. The mately deciding on a specially adapted City, Newark and Greater New Jersey was Teranex family allowed for a hybrid HD 24fps/4K 48fps workow on set. Sony VENICE windowed down to a a huge undertaking,” requiring close-knit smaller sensor size and with a higher ISO, collaboration among the DP, the produc- ARRI LIGHTS UP WITH GM IVANOVSKI giving him the look and feel needed to do tion design and visual effects departments. Ivo Ivanovski will join ARRI as general manager of business unit lighting, e ec- full justice to the character-driven period While most of the still photojournalism tive August 1. Together with GM Markus Lampier, Ivanovski will manage ARRI’s piece. Ahlgren said he had to find a cam- of past eras that influenced him for this se- lighting business unit out of the facility in Stephanskirchen, Germany. Ivanovs- era that had “high enough quality” and ries was in black and white, Ahlgren had ki will be responsible for demand creation including the areas of product man- resolution to deliver under these adapted “no doubt” that The Plot Against America agement, application engineering, service, sales, and marketing. Ivanovski will conditions, including even in low light sit- should be done in color. He thus had a col- report directly to Markus Zeiler, executive board member of ARRI. uations. He added that the Sony VENICE Continued on page 25 24 SHOOT June/July 2020 CINEMATOGRAPHERS & CAMERAS DP Grady, Director Leder Maintain Their Collaborative Bond Continued from page 24 versations. The transition was as seamless “It’s all feature film quality,” he assessed. ever emotional moment may or may not or aesthetic that took its inspiration from as possible. The arc continued.” “There’s nothing different in terms of the be happening.” While an a.m. morning black-and-white photography, impacting quality of images and production value news show may be static and formal, the how he shaded the lighting and his choice Michael Grady except you have to go faster. You need emotions in people’s lives can resonate, of compositions. Cinematographer Michael Grady got the ability to produce solid stuff over a so he has to be prepared for all that and shorter period of time and with movie whatever falls between them in the sto- stars, often a big group of artists. That’s ryline continuum. As the series unfolds, the constant battle.” the complexity of the characters builds. In Grady also had to maintain a balance that vein, Grady said he found his expe- between The Morning Show itself--the rience of some 15 years-plus with Leder production realities of an a.m. news pro- invaluable when it came to The Morning gram, sometimes quite static and formal- Show, relating that so much is “unspo- -and the filmic world where the characters ken” between them but there’s a constant reside. One world, for example, required striving and a shared understanding the pedestal studio cameras of a morning whereby “the work gets elevated.” show setup, capturing that on-air look. That elevation is also rooted, he con- As for the overall Apple TV+ series itself, tinued, in the show storylines which are Grady gravitated to the Panavision DXL2 topical and carry a sense of purpose, rele- (8K) camera as well as the new Panavision vant to the zeitgeist of the #MeToo move- Primo lenses. “I’m a Panavision guy in ment with the sexual harassment aspect

Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ courtesyPhoto of Apple terms of customer service and at the time as women have to cope with a workplace Jennifer Aniston in The Morning Show their DXL2 large format system was re- where men abuse their power. (In The But the overriding visual influence, the opportunity to shoot The Morning ally brand new.” Apple, continued Grady, Morning Show, viewers have made paral- stressed Ahlgren, was found in story and Show due to his long collaborative track wanted “4K or above--now everybody’s lels to the allegations against Matt Lauer characters. “You try to figure out ways of record with director Mimi Leder span- caught up to this but at the time there and his dismissal from Today, for exam- telling the story in as captivating a way as ning such notable work as episodes of the weren’t a ton of choices.” Grady opted for ple.) “It’s a tragic, sometimes weird story,” possible without making it feel artificial, lauded The Leftovers and the feature film the DXL2, an 8K large format which was assessed Grady, adding that he’s had letting acting and the writing drive the On the Basis of Sex, the acclaimed biopic “framed down to 4K for distribution.” He women tell him they have been emotion- scene, finding ways of telling the story of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader found the large format “amazing,” more ally impacted by the show. To move both emotionally with (directors) Minke and Ginsburg. akin to what still photographers have men and women with a story, he said, is later Thomas (Schlamme). That drove our Grady said of Leder, “Because of our been doing “forever,” getting “depth of “pretty cool.” At the same time, there are approach every day, finding some sort of friendship and the quality of whatever field” with the Primo lenses providing comedic elements to The Morning Show. emotional core to the scenes to help de- she’s doing, it was a no-brainer to again “a sense of an anamorphic image but in a “If you’re going to make a 10-hour movie termine how we would approach things come together on The Morning Show.” visually.” Also attracting Grady to the series--which Asked about adjustments he had to takes us behind the scenes of a morning make working with two different direc- TV network news show--was the chance tors on the same limited series, Ahlgren to work with a stellar cast which included shared, “As Minkie’s block was ending, Jennifer Aniston (a Golden Globe winner I was sort of gathering a visual library of for her portrayal of Morning Show an- things, themes to build on, cataloging to chor Alex Levy), Reese Witherspoon (as show Tommy where we had been.” field reporter Bradley Jackson, a TV star Ahlgren added, “Every director is go- on the ascent) and Steve Carell (TV host ing to approach it in their own way. It’s like Mitch Kessler who’s fired after news of his when you have alternating cinematogra- sexual abuses at the workplace broke in phers on a TV show. Everyone approaches The New York Times). it in their own way. You take someone’s Grady has lensed multiple episodes of creative approach and make it your own The Morning Show, including all three

within set parameters. Alternating cinema- directed by Leder (the pilot, episode two TV+ Rivetti Jr/courtesy of Apple Tony by Photo tographers may use completely different and the season finale). For him, the prime Reese Witherspoon (l) and Jennifer Aniston in The Morning Show tools technically in terms of lighting and so challenge has to do with the inherent na- spherical lens. Everyone was super happy that brings out laughing, crying, all of on but somehow find a core in the show ture of high-end, well-written, ambitious with the results.” that, then you’re onto something. That’s that is going to unify at the same time with TV fare whether it be of the network, Grady observed that he tries not to get what makes this a really great job. Yes, what the other cinematographers are do- cable or streaming variety. He came to too bogged down by the technical. “You there’s the pressure to do great work in a ing. Directors similarly have to live within see the full value of TV work based on his can’t ignore the technology,” he said but short timeframe but the crew is so amaz- the same language. Tommy (Schlamme) experience lensing HBO’s The Leftovers, noted that his prime concern is simply ing. Because of the expertise of all these was involved from the beginning in con- which he regards as a career highlight. having what he needs to “capture what- people, the work shines through.” June/July 2020 SHOOT 25 On The Wire

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From quick bites of programming on the ambitious Quibi plat- fare in five to 10-minute allotments--made for people’s limited form--championed by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman- downtime during the course of a business day whether it be -to original and classic content spanning features, TV series and waiting in line at Starbucks or a doctor’s office, taking a quick documentaries on the just rolled out HBO Max, streaming has break during the business day and during various other junc- launched into the marketplace in a big way as of late with a for- tures. It’s intended to fill the void for people on the go who are midable field of new competitors, which also includes Disney+, too busy to sit down and stream TV show or movies. Apple TV+ and NBC Universal’s upcoming Peacock, looking to Then the virus crisis dramatically changed that dynamic, lit- catch up with Netflix as well as the firmly established Amazon erally stopping those on the go as shelter-in-place orders were Prime Video and Hulu, as well as a fortified CBS All Access. enacted. This has taken its toll on Quibi’s projected numbers- Numbers generate Recent viewership num- -even with the pandemic- Fbers, though, make it a bit sparked enticement of a optimism, problematic if you’re try- free 90-day trial. Initial ing to reach any definitive reports were that around 3 disappointment conclusions as to the state million to 3.5 million have of the streaming conscious- installed the Quibi app, dis- as marketplace ness--the elephant in the appointing numbers for a room being the pandemic. heralded launch. Quibi has unfolds during the On one hand, the lock- also revised its mobile-only down has been a boon for mantra, making its original pandemic subscriber numbers. Yet at content for iPhone users the same time, a high-pro- courtesyPhoto of Quibi courtesyPhoto of HBO Max available on TV screens A SHOOT Sta Report file launch has been hurt by where incremental chap- the coronavirus right out of ters in a movie, for example, the gate. can be watched collectively On the former score, as a whole, as can the plat- consider Netflix’s perfor- form’s TV shows. mance in Q1 of 2020. Pick- Still, the promise of ing up nearly 16 million Quibi remains but will global subscribers dur- seemingly have to wait to ing the year’s first three be realized once daily life

months, Netflix could be Melinda by Sue Gordon/courtesyPhoto of Disney+ courtesyPhoto of Quibi returns to some semblance viewed as an essential ser- of normal when people will vice in times of isolation or crisis. The strong showing more go back to using their smartphones in a manner that inspired than doubled the quarterly growth that Netflix predicted for the platform’s creation. itself in January, prior to when COVID-19 necessitated stay-at- Also on the positive side, talent has embraced offering install- home orders worldwide, including in the U.S. Captive at-home ments of movies and TV in chapters of 10 minutes or less with audiences contributed greatly to the largest three-month gain in such high-profile offerings as the 16-episode Most Dangerous the 13-year history of Netflix’s streaming service. Game starring two-time Oscar-winning actor Christoph Waltz Meanwhile Disney+ in its relatively brief existence has (Django Unchained, Inglourious Basterds) and Liam Hems- amassed in excess of 50 million subscribers. So as the economies worth, #FreeRayshawn with a cast headed by Stephan James as From top left, clockwise: Christoph in the U.S. and worldwide sink into recession, video streaming a black man framed by the police in New Orleans, and Punk’d Waltz in Most Dangerous Game; shows signs of thriving. featuring Chance the Rapper. Drew Dixon in a scene from the However, that’s not the case across the board as the corona- Filmmakers are adapting to creating for the Quibi platform. documentary On the Record; virus has stricken Quibi, hitting at the heart of its business plan Director Tricia Brock, for example, came on board to collabo- Stephan James in #FreeRayShawn; which centers on short-form content--entertainment and news Continued on page 28 Gina Carano in The Mandalorian June/July 2020 SHOOT 27 STREAMING SERVICES Lensing For Quibi; Production Of New Content Put On Hold; Continued from page 27 Virus symptoms month) and an ad-free Premium plan (for On June 25, HBO Max will premiere rate on Dummy, a series that introduces While Quibi has been adversely im- $9.99). an original second season of the criti- us to an aspiring writer (portrayed by pacted by the pandemic, other streamers And while services like HBO Max, cally acclaimed DC Universe fan-favorite Anna Kendrick) who befriends her boy- and TV itself have generally benefited. Peacock and Disney+ have libraries of Doom Patrol; an original second season friend’s sex doll and the two take on the And there have been instances where the coveted content spanning TV shows and of Sesame Workshop’s animated series features, original content also figures Esme & Roy, taking preschool-aged prominently and is being impacted as the viewers on learning adventures through pandemic has shut down Hollywood pro- Monsterdale; a brand new third season of ductions. Originals are important for the the comedy thriller Search Party (the first role they play in bringing in subscribers two seasons will be available on the plat- and keeping them on board month after form at launch on May 27); and Adventure month. Disney+ boasts a beloved lineup Time: Distant Lands--BMO, the first of of classic content but it too has gener- four hourlong breakout specials resur- ated buzz and subscribership through recting the Emmy and Peabody award- its original offerings with some conjec- winning franchise Adventure Time. turing that Star Wars content on TV, for July 9 marks the premiere of the example, may prove more lucrative than three-part docuseries Expecting Amy, feature films in the future. The Star Wars- an unfiltered and intimate view into inspired series The Mandalorian has be- comedian Amy Schumer’s life on tour come a marquee attraction on Disney+. creating a stand-up special during her

Photo courtesyPhoto of Quibi A long lapse in production as we know difficult pregnancy, directed and edited Anna Kendrick in Dummy it could be felt not only this year but argu- by Alexander Hammer, and the adult ably more heavily in 2021. Apple TV+, for animated comedy Close Enough, a hilari- world together. closure of theaters during the virus crisis- example, is sans a classic library inventory ous look at the surreal life of a millennial A prime challenge was the framing for -fueling uncertainty over when cinema and wholly reliant on original content family living with roommates, from J.G. mobile phone display. Brock explained, exhibition can safely resume--has pushed production, having already generated fol- Quintel, creator of the Emmy-winning “We had to shoot it in a certain way so noteworthy content onto streaming plat- lowings with The Morning Show, Defend- Regular Show. the framing would work if it was vertical forms. For example the live capture of the ing Jacob and Home Before Dark, among On July 16, the multi- generational or horizontal. The DP Catherine (Katie) Broadway show “Hamilton”--which had other shows. Interrupting that pipeline family docusoap The House of Ho, chron- Goldschmidt took that on like a champ. It been scheduled to hit movie theaters in could carry consequences over time. icling the daily lives of patriarch Binh was wonderful for me because she was so October 2021--will instead be streamed Even HBO Max--which has a healthy Ho, matriarch Hue Ho, their daughter technically astute. Katie’s pioneering spir- on Disney+ starting next month (7/3). inventory including classic TV series Judy Ho, their son Washington Ho and it was perfect for shooting the first Quibi Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop show ranging from HBO’s The Sopranos to The his wife Lesley Ho, Aunt Tina, and Cous- show. She had a monitor with her, and I about the life of founding father Alex- Wire and Sex and the City, favorites such in Sammy, lands on the platform. had a monitor so I could also see the grid ander Hamilton won 11 Tony Awards as Friends and The Big Bang Theory, the On July 23, HBO Max will debut Car- of what was in the frame and what wasn’t. and made assorted tours. The film was Superman and Batman franchise feature toon Network Studios’ animated chil- It impacted Katie’s process but she so bril- made at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on films--also is counting on original content dren’s series Tig n’ Seek. liantly handled it that I was liberated and Broadway in June 2016, and stars all of to attract subscribers. The recent produc- On July 30, HBO Max presents the U.S. able to focus on the creative. Occasionally the original Tony Award winners--Miran- tion shutdown has, for example, post- premieres of the scripted comedy Frayed, they would say to me, ‘If we do this set up, da as Alexander Hamilton; Daveed Diggs poned the rollout of such highly antici- which follows a wealthy Londoner as she this, this and this will be out of frame.’ as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jeffer- pated fare as the Friends reunion special travels back to the Australian home she Then we would adjust. But it didn’t hap- son; Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica which HBO Max heavily promoted. escaped as a teen, and the unscripted pen that often. As far as I was concerned, I Schuyler; and Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Upon its launch just a couple of weeks heartwarming British animal rescue se- was shooting it like a movie [100 minutes Burr. The filmed version was helmed by ago (5/27), HBO Max had a slate of pre- ries The Dog House. over those 18 days].” the show’s director, Tommy Kail. mium Max Originals that included: the On August 6, Seth Rogen’s comedy Brock was well equipped to take on Yet the Hamilton film notwithstanding, scripted comedy Love Life, starring Anna feature, An American Pickle, will world Dummy, in part because of her prior there are downsides for streamers due to Kendrick; Sundance 2020 Official Selec- premiere as the first HBO Max original short-form episodic experience on Mar- the virus outbreak. With many people tion feature documentary On the Record; film on the platform under the Warner got vs. Lily, Nike’s first scripted episodic out of work due to the COVID-19 crisis, and Sesame Workshop’s The Not Too Late Max label. web series in 2016. There are parallels be- they have had to carefully watch their Show with Elmo. “Shortly after the initial launch our tween Margot v. Lily and Dummy, accord- spending. HBO Max, for example, costs Further underscoring the role that monthly strategy kicks in, as we introduce ing to Brock. “What Quibi shines a light $15 a month, pricey compared to stream- original content plays in HBO Max are great new originals every month through- on is you can go out to the market with ing services such as Disney+, Quibi and coming attractions. The next wave of out the year,” said Kevin Reilly, chief con- much shorter content. They’re pioneer- Peacock. For example, Peacock is an ad- titles arriving on the platform begins next tent officer, HBO Max, president, TNT, ing this format just like Nike pioneered it supported streaming service offering a week (6/18) with the debut of the entire TBS, and truTV. in branded content.” basic free tier, with around half as much first season of the unscripted kids adven- “We want to provide audiences with a content as the Premium version ($4.99 a ture competition series Karma. wide-ranging and consistent flow of high- 28 SHOOT June/July 2020 STREAMING SERVICES HBO Max's Original Plan; Peacock Struts Out Its Fare quality programming across all genres,” Law & Order: SVU, Downton Abbey, Bernard and Lenina to grapple with the programming highlights from Today, added Sarah Aubrey, head of original Yellowstone, Friday Night Lights, House, repercussions. NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, Noti- content, HBO Max. “From scripted series Battlestar Galactica, Psych, Parenthood, And for a sampling on the comedy cias Telemundo, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC and intimate documentaries, to premium Monk, and Heroes. side, Peacock struts out Intelligence which Sports, E! News and Access Hollywood, animation for kids and adults, to feature When Peacock launches nationally on is set in the UK’s Government Communi- and 75 streaming channels, including cations Headquarters--a kind of weedier, clip-based channels like the best Jimmy geekier, more bureaucratic version of MI5 Fallon and Seth Meyers comedy sketches, and MI6, where they tackle international the best sketches from the SNL Vault, and domestic Cyber Crime from a desk- plus news channels from NBC News Now top. When a pompous maverick NSA and Sky News, and genre channels like agent Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer, True Crime, Reality Check-In and 80s American Crime Story, Friends, Band of Mix Tape. Brothers) comes over from the U.S. to join “Our variety of Peacock Originals at the team, he enlists an inept and tactless launch demonstrates how we deliver computer analyst Joseph (Nick Moham- timely and timeless content--no matter med, The Martian, Ted Lasso, Christopher the genre or format,” said Bill McGold- Robin) in a power grab that threatens to rick, president of Original Content, Pea- disrupt the team’s ability to combat cyber cock. “We’re proud to establish our voice terrorism. and are excited to build on our strategy to The Peacock app will also feature daily attract a wide audience to Peacock.” Photo by Richard Termine/courtesy of Sesame Workshop, HBO Max Workshop, of Sesame Termine/courtesy Richard by Photo HBO Max's The Not Too Late Show with Elmo Flash Back length films from teams at the top of their July 15, customers can stream originals June 12, 2015 The Board of Governors of the American Society of game, our creators bring it all, each with such as all first season episodes of Brave Cinematographers (ASC) has re-elected its slate of o cers for another term. their own unique take.” New World, The Capture, Intelligence and Continuing to serve in their roles will be Richard Crudo as president; Owen Original content is also a key compo- Lost Speedways; sports documentary In Roizman, Kees Van Oostrum and Lowell Peterson as vice presidents; Matthew nent of Peacock’s lineup, a complement Deep with Ryan Lochte; and the entire Leonetti as treasurer; Fred Goodich as secretary; and Isidore Mankofsky as to its library of blockbuster movies (the full-length film Psych 2: Lassie Come sergeant-at-arms.....Biscuit Filmworks has signed director Ruairi Robinson for Jurassic Park franchise, E.T., Meet the Par- Home. Additionally, Peacock Kids is commercial representation. He was previously handled by RSA and continues ents, and Shrek); comedy series like Parks home to new episodes of Curious George to be repped by Spy Films in Canada, Henry De Czar in France and Russell Curran and Recreation, 30 Rock, Saturday Night and two original series from Dream- in his native Ireland. Robinson’s Fifty Percent Grey earned an Oscar nomination Live, King of Queens, Everybody Loves Works Animation: Cleopatra in Space for Best Animated Short Film in 2002. He is also well known for the viral short, Raymond, Two and a Half Men, Frasier, and Where’s Waldo?. Premiere dates for The Leviathan, and has built a reputation for his eects-savvy lms. In 2006 George Lopez, and Cheers; and dramas future Peacock Originals and exclusive he earned inclusion into SHOOT’s New Directors Showcase.... Twitter CEO Dick content will be announced later this year. Costolo, who helped turn the trendy messaging startup into a global town On the drama front, Peacock’s Brave square, is stepping down amid criticism over the company’s disappointing New World is based on Aldous Huxley’s nancial performance and a recent stock slide. Co-founder Jack Dorsey, who groundbreaking novel of the same title. served as CEO during Twitter’s early years, will temporarily take the reins Brave New World imagines a utopian so- while the San Francisco company looks for a permanent replacement..... ciety that has achieved peace and stability through the prohibition of monogamy, June 15, 2010 Director Dave Laden, whose PETA PSA “Grace” was recently privacy, money, family, and history itself. honored in the Public Service category of the AICP Show, has joined Hungry As citizens of New London, Bernard Marx Man for worldwide representation. Laden helmed “Grace” via Über Content, (portrayed by Harry Lloyd whose credits his previous production house roost. Conceived by L.A. agency Matter, the include Game of Thrones, The Theory of PSA made SHOOT’s “The Best Work You May Never See” gallery in Nov. 2009... Michael Goi has been elected to serve a second term as president of the ASC. Everything) and Lenina Crowne (Jessica The other o cers are: VPs Richard Crudo, Owen Roizman and John C. Flinn, Brown Findlay, Winter’s Tale, Downton III; treasurer Matthew Leonetti; secretary Rodney Taylor; and sergeant at Abbey) embark on a vacation to the Sav- arms Ron Garcia. Members elected to serve on the ASC Board of Governors age Lands, where they become embroiled include John Bailey, Stephen Burum, Curtis Clark, George Spiro Dibie, Richard in a harrowing and violent rebellion. Ber- Edlund, Stephen Lighthill, Isidore Mankofsky, Daryn Okada, Robert Primes, nard and Lenina are rescued by John the Nancy Schreiber, Kees Van Oostrum, Haskell Wexler and Vilmos Zsigmond.... 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Voros Lenses Yellowstone Production company Birth, launched six years ago in Paris and Algiers, has signed directorial duo Zhang + Knight whose body Continued from page 13 Spielberg’s Lincoln, and production de- of work includes music videos for such artists as Ghostpost, Nao, “too on the nose or over the top. One of signer on Spike Lee’s BlackKkKlansman. Sigred and EDEN. Zhang + Knight won Best New Director at the the beautiful things that Taylor does in For the former three, Beech earned Art UKMVAs as well as the Kinsale Shark Awards. This year the directing team was selected for the BFI's Flare mentorship program. Zhang + his writing is trust the audience to figure Directors Guild Excellence In Production Knight have already wrapped their rst project at Birth: Moroccan things out. The same is true for flash- Design Award nominations. artist Meryem Aboulouafa's "Deeply" music video for record label backs. You don’t have to go sepia to let However, Beech’s accomplishments Savoir faire. The music clip reects the emotions that emerge from people know. We went for a more subtle are not limited to the feature film arena. Aboulouafa's music, oscillating between sadness and lightness..... way of giving those scenes a flavor with- He’s been active in television as well, most Cheil Worldwide has acquired Chinese social big data analytics out taking you out of the story.” notably his recent turn as production service provider ColourData. Founded by a group of big data experts Voros said that Yellowstone is “a glori- designer on Hunters (Amazon Prime), in 2014, the Shanghai-based ColourData has developed proprietary technology ous place to be a DP” in that Sheridan which now has him in the Emmy Awards that helps it collect postings and comments from more than 5,000 social media, views a season as “shooting a 10-hour season banter. Hunters introduces us to news and e-commerce websites, giving the company the ability to analyze buzz by geography, gender, and age group. It also features advanced, AI-powered natural language processing, real-time visualizations, and on-demand report generation. Cheil Worldwide has worked with ColourData on several social media digital marketing projects in China and moved to acquire the company after recognizing its competitive technology and high potential for growth. The acquisition empowers Cheil Worldwide to deliver more robust marketing analytics to its existing clients, while also enhancing its business development potential in China across a range of industries. The move will also contribute to the continuous growth of Cheil Worldwide’s digital business, which now accounts for over 40 percent of revenue. ColourData has supported the data-driven marketing activities of many global customers across varied industry verticals, including Samsung Electronics (IT), P zer (pharmaceuticals), and Schneider Electric (energy and automation solutions).... Photo courtesy of Paramount Network courtesyPhoto of Paramount Kevin Costner (l) and Dabney Coleman in Yellowstone movie.” Even with the stresses of time Jonah (portrayed by Logan Lerman) who and budget, Voros noted it’s uplifting “to gets drawn into a shadowy band of Nazi create something that feels deserving of hunters when his grandmother, a Holo- Cinematographer Cory Geryak and editor Seth Baruch Flaum have being screened in cinema. The show’s caust survivor, is murdered. 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30 SHOOT June/July 2020 ROAD TO EMMY Tackling Two Eras In Hunters Continued from page 30 lated Beech whose work had to show and streets of New York. In this latter time, it’s reflect a sense of damage. On the street discovered that a band of escaped Nazis in front of Jonah’s house, for example, living in the U.S. have a new genocidal there’s a bombed-out car--not an unusual plot that the hunters must thwart. sight for the time. “We used the damaged Doing justice to these different time vehicles as a visual cue to not only show periods was challenging. Color played a a damaged city but that the characters are part in contrasting the eras. Beech’s re- damaged as well--they are either carry- search found that during World War II, ra- ing damage, bringing damage or creating tioning was rampant--including rationing damage in some form.” of color in terms of what pigments could Damage is a theme, of course, that be used. 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