In this Age of Anxiety, directors Alec Berg, Mark Cendrowski, Jonathan Krisel, Steve Levitan, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Melina Matsoukas and Ken Whittingham talk about the current state of TV comedy, which ranges from blatantly slapstick to uncomfortably anxious.
Michelle MacLaren
Unwilling to back down from a challenge, Michelle MacLaren leaves no "rock left unturned" when it comes to achieving her vision on such shows as
Breaking Bad and
Game of Thrones.
Event series directors Reed Morano, Ron Howard, Ryan Murphy, Gus Van Sant, and Jean-Marc Vallée discuss their creative visions.
Christopher Nolan mixes formalism and spontaneity to create a 'you are there' experience with
Dunkirk.
Director Paris Barclay talks about the industry, his leadership role and how the Guild has progressed during his presidency.
For
This is Us, directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa aim for emotional catharsis while reining in the 'schmaltz'.
Jeff Nichols and Adam Stone
Director Jeff Nichols and cinematographer Adam Stone eschew conspicuous camera movement for stately objectivity.
1st ADs Michele "Shelley" Ziegler, Joseph Reidy, Tommy Gormley and Bob Wagner do their best to allow their directors minimum distraction and maximum creativity.
Through their work with actors, directors Ulu Grosbard, Jerry Schatzberg and Michael Ritchie raised the bar on realism during Hollywood's '70s renaissance.
Demonstrably Demme
In the wake of Jonathan Demme's passing in April, we take a visual tour through his bracingly eclectic film canon.
The West Wing
Thomas Schlamme guides us through the culminating moments of the finale of
The West Wing's second season, often described as one of the greatest moments in television history.
Chicago's Burgeoning Production Scene
A 30% tax incentive, top-notch soundstages and crews, and eye-catching locations make the windy city an attractive alternative.
The Duffer Brothers
As the Duffers prove, everything old is new again.
Vision Quest
Cutting-edge tools benefit workflow ease, visual playback and image-capture range.
Need for Speed
Edgar Wright directs an action-movie musical fueled by his love of heist movies and crime thrillers.