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2 episodes with dan mirvish
2 episodes with dan mirvish
2 episodes with dan mirvish
Filmmaker and author, Dan Mirvish's recent feature, 18½, starred Willa Fitzgerald, John Magaro and Bruce Campbell as the voice of Nixon. The award-winning film played in 25 festivals, had a 60-city theatrical release, played on 7 airlines and is now available on Starz. Prior to that, Dan directed Bernard and Huey, scripted by Oscar and Pulitzer Prize-winner Jules Feiffer. It starred Oscar-winner Jim Rash and David Koechner. Dan's film Between Us, an adaptation of the hit Off-Broadway play, starred Julia Stiles, David Harbour, Taye Diggs and Melissa George. He was mentored by Robert Altman on his first film, Omaha (the movie), which led him to co-found the upstart Slamdance Film Festival. And his film Open House prompted the Academy Awards to rewrite their rules on the Best Original Musical category. Dan co-wrote the critically acclaimed novel I Am Martin Eisenstadt. And he wrote two editions and recorded an audiobook of his non-fiction book, The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking.Dan is a graduate of USC's renowned film school and is a member of the Director's Guild of America. Of note, he's also worked as a speechwriter for U.S. Senator Tom Harkin.
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer/director Dan Mirvish. Dan is targeted by Robert Altman's space drama Countdown. Join us as we discuss the prescient narrative, James Caan, and Dan's relationship with Altman in and out of films. Dan on Twitter Dan's Website Ben on Twitter Ben on Letterboxd Ben on Instagram Ben's Website (IceCream4Freaks) Opening/Closing Song - "Pull Me Through" by Royal Blood
An early review of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Alan Ng is joined by guest co-host Epic Mike to talk about Disney's dismal future. Plus an interview with 18 1/2 filmmaker Dan Mirvish. Hilarity ensues.
Yes, you read that right. Dan Mirvish, co-founder of Slamdance, does it all. And his amazing new film, 18 1/2, comes out on DVD this month (see links below ... we have all the links).There is quite literally something for everyone in the episode, from practical advice on film school, turning your art into a business, scones ... and alligators. But most importantly, Dan is possibly the coolest dude we've ever met and we learned so much.Get those earbuds in!Resources from this episode:Dan's two-part interview on Pipeline Artists:- "A Rambling Conversation with Dan Mirvish: Co-Founder of Slamdance, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Indie Darling, Bestselling Author, and Trendsetter"- "More Rambling Conversations with Multi-Hyphenate Dan Mirvish: HBO, a Fictional Pundit, and Advice All Artists Need"18 1/2 trailer18 1/2 DVD (pre-order—out April 9, 2024)Or get 18 1/2 DVD right on MVD's page Bernard and HueyDan's book,The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking, in audio, paperback, or KindleAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as "most" because Jeanne is tired) episodes on YouTube.And if you're an indie filmmaking, enter your short film or short script into our Film Pipeline competition!Symposium: A year-round conference in the arts ... and we have free sessions!Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartistsEnter Pipeline's Contests:Script Pipeline (Screenwriting, TV, First Look, Pitch Contest)Film Pipeline (Short Scripts and Short Films)Book Pipeline (Unpublished and Adaptation)
Meet me at the Movies travels back in time and explore what may have happened to the lost 18 1/2 minutes of Richard Nixon tapes with director Dan Mirvish. Mirvish brings a "what-if story" to life, and on Meet me at the Movies 541, he covers the behind the scenes stories of the making of this film. 18 1/2 is available for home delivery with a special edition DVD complete with a 113 minutes "making of" doc, commentary track, live audience track from the world premiere at the Woodstock Film Fest and more. 18 1/2 stars Willa Fitzgerald and John Magaro.
This week's guest is a director, screenwriter, producer, author, and co-founded the popular film festival Slamdance. That is Dan Mirvish! From starting the iconic film festival to predicting how distribution will evolve in the coming years, Dan shares a wealth of information with his insightful stories. Hosted by: Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand Produced by: Jeff Weber Original Theme Music by: Stephen D. Bennett Sponsors: Reid's Cleaners in Austin, Tx: https://www.reidsdrycleaners.com/ Piers Hendrie Headshots: https://www.piershendrie.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message
On the Nov. 11 program, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Jackie Allen and Hans Sturm's performance in Grand Island; Dan Mirvish's new film; Philip Daniel's Union College concert; UNK's world affairs conference; American Outsider Artist Rodney Bode's exhibition in Norfolk; and, The Nebraska Storytelling Festival in Lincoln. Also, poetry from Chaun Ballard and a preview of a performance of "Carmina Burana" in Omaha.
On the Nov. 11 program, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Jackie Allen and Hans Sturm's performance in Grand Island; Dan Mirvish's new film; Philip Daniel's Union College concert; UNK's world affairs conference; American Outsider Artist Rodney Bode's exhibition in Norfolk; and, The Nebraska Storytelling Festival in Lincoln. Also, poetry from Chaun Ballard and a preview of a performance of "Carmina Burana" in Omaha.
Disrupting Sundance & Helping Filmmakers with Slamdance Co-Founder Dan MirvishSPECIAL SUNDANCE EDITION of the Indie Film Hustle PodcastIn our journeys through the Sundance Film Festival, we ran into the David to the Sundance Goliath, Slamdance Co-Founder Dan Mirvish. Dan has been a rebel, author, filmmaker, disruptor, festival creator, and true indie film hustler. This interview is one of the most entertaining I've ever done. Dan Mirvish tells stories of how he challenged the Oscars, had Robert Redford call him "a parasite" and why the best deals are done in a hot tub. Here's a bit on Dan Mirvish:A co-founder of the upstart Slamdance Film Festival, Dan Mirvish is also an active director, screenwriter, and producer. Labeled a "cheerful subversive" by The New York Times, and "Hollywood's Bad Boy" by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Mirvish has been named as one of Variety's Top 50 Creatives to Watch, as well as one of Film Festival Today's Top 25 Most Influential People in Independent Film.Dan also has just written a new book: The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking: From Preproduction to Festivals and Distribution. Here's a bit about the book.In The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking, celebrated Slamdance Film Festival co-founder Dan Mirvish offers a rich exploration of the process and culture of making low-budget, independent films. Once labeled a "cheerful subversive" by The New York Times, Mirvish shares his unfiltered pragmatic approach to scriptwriting, casting, directing, producing, managing a crew, post-production, navigating the film festival circuit, distributing your film, dealing with piracy and building a career. Readers will learn how to game the Hollywood system to their advantage, get their films accepted by respected festivals without going broke, and utilize a broad range of media and tactics to promote and distribute their work. A companion website features behind-the-scenes interviews and footage from Dan's films, and much more.Learn everything you need to know to make, promote, and distribute your independent films, with time-tested lessons and practical advice on scriptwriting, casting and directing A-list actors, financing, producing, managing a crew, editing in post, creating visual effects on a budget, and successfully navigating the film festival circuitFind out what it takes to become a true "cheerful subversive" and adopt new and innovative approaches to producing your films, discover hidden loopholes in the Hollywood system and festival scene, take advantage of a broad range of media formats to promote and distribute your indie films, and generally make bold moves in service of your creative work, all while staying flexible enough to pivot at a moment's noticeAn extensive companion website features in-depth interviews with filmmakers, more than an hour of behind-the-scenes footage from Dan Mirvish's films, festival resources, and much moreGet ready for some very entertaining knowledge bombs with Dan Mirvish.All of these Sundance Series episodes are co-produced by Sebastian Twardosz from Circus Road Films and Media Circus.Right click here to download the MP3Download on iTunes DirectLINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
This week we're discussing #NoHollywood or the questioning of future productions done outside the Hollywood system and to help us with that we have the writer and director of one of Rob's favorite new movies, 18 & 1/2, Dan Mirvish! We've also got a new Screenwriting Twitter bumper/theme song care of Zack Morrison! Our Weekly Resource: The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking, a book that our guest wrote, is in its second edition over on Amazon, We haven't read it yet, but Kay and Rob have just bought it on Audible so they will be looking forward to spending more time with our friend Dan in their ears this week. Notes From the Episode: Zack's Original Instagram video Rent 18 & 1/2! Dan's Film Between/Us Dan's Twitter Rob's YouTube Channel How to Make a Movie for $1000 Zack's Twitter Kay's Twitter Rob's Twitter Email us(!)
Award-winning filmmaker Dan Mirvish directed the critically-acclaimed features Bernard and Huey, Between Us, Open House and Omaha (the movie). He's the author of The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking (Focal Press /Routledge), occasional journalist, frequent film school guest lecturer and cofounder of the Slamdance Film Festival. Dan is a former Washington, DC, speechwriter to US Sen. Tom Harkin, graduate of USC film school, and a member of the DGA. His new film 18 and a Half is a political thriller/satire and is available on VOD everywhere. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/writers-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prior to that, Dan directed the award-winning, critically-acclaimed feature Bernard and Huey, scripted by Oscar/Pulitzer-winner Jules Feiffer, and starring Oscar-winner Jim Rash and David Koechner which screened in over 30 film festivals on 5 continents, had a nationwide US theatrical release, and sold to over 49 countries. Dan is the author of the bestselling non-fiction book The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking: From Preproduction to Festivals and Distribution from Focal Press/Routledge.The fully updated, post-pandemic 2nd Edition starting selling on July 6, 2021 and hit #1 on Amazon's New Releases chart. His film Between Us, an award-winning feature starring Julia Stiles and Taye Diggs, played in 23 festivals in 7 countries, and got a 50+ city theatrical release in the US, and sold to 144 countries, plus screening on Netflix, Showtime, Starz and all digital outlets.Dan was mentored by Robert Altman on his first film, Omaha (the movie), which led him to co-found the upstart Slamdance Film Festival. His film Open House prompted the Academy Awards to controversially rewrite their rules on the Best Original Musical category. Mirvish also co-wrote his bestselling, critically-acclaimed novel I Am Martin Eisenstadt based on the fake McCain advisor who took credit for Sarah Palin not knowing Africa was a continent.A former speechwriter for U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, Dan has a master's degree from USC film school, is a member of the Directors Guild of America, has guest lectured at more than 45 film schools and universities and was named as one of Variety's Top 50 Creatives to Watch.
Today, we welcome writer-director-producer Dan Mirvish to the show! Dan is a true indie filmmaker for whom nothing seems impossible. Some of his work includes Open House (2004), Between Us (2012), Bernard & Huey (2017), and of course his latest feature film, 18½ (2021). Dan chatted with our hosts, Giles Alderson, Tori Butler-Hart & Matthew Butler-Hart, about his long filmmaking career: He talks about his writing process, writing with a partner, shares tons of tips and tricks on how to raise a budget, on directing actors and how to get your film into film festivals. He discusses casting, rehearsals, the importance of good food on set, how his films came about and how he almost created a new category at the Oscars. This is an absolute masterclass in indie filmmaking. Dan's stories are not only hilarious to listen to, but also very insightful. So, sit, back, relax and listen to this week's episode with Dan Mirvish. 18½ is out! In 1974, a White House transcriber is thrust into the Watergate scandal when she obtains the only copy of the infamous 18½ minute gap in Nixon's tapes. EPISODE LINKS Watch the 18½ TRAILER Check out Dan's WEBSITE or TWITTER Check out Dan's BOOK Check out the The Stranger in our Bed TRAILER SPONSOR Check out Q SCRIPTS PATREON Big thank you to: Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community! https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast MERCH Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. SUPPORT THE PODCAST Read & Sign Up for The Wrap Up – Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of film Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us out and write us a review (a good one!), tell your friends and CHOOSE FILM. Get in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Facebook and Instagram Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Part of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com WATCH OUR FILMS The Dare UK | Trailer The Dare Canada and USA A Serial Killers Guide to Life | Trailer Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot Winter Ridge UK The Isle Fanged Up The Marker Star Wars: Origins MORE FROM OUR FRIENDS Follow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710ths Follow Make Your Film for Live Events @makeyourfilm20 Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilm Raindance events www.raindance.org The Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance Music from musicbed.com Giles Alderson's website
Dan Mirvish is an award winning filmmaker and co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival. His films include Omaha The Movie, Open House, Between Us, and Bernard and Huey. His new film is 18 ½, a Watergate thriller and dark comedy starring Willa Fitzgerald and John Magaro as a transcriptionist and reporter who find the infamous gap of tape in Richard Nixon's White House recordings. Today Mirvish discusses the film's thematic relevance to today, how his filmic influences, including mentor Robert Altman, played into its conception, and what the efficacy of political art is in today's climate. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/riversidechats/message
Director Dan Mirvish joins Matthew Pejkovic on the Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast to talk about his new film '18 ½', a political thriller comedy set in 1974 that stars Willa Fitzgerald as a White House transcriber whose attempts to pass on a tape to a reporter (John Magaro) featuring the infamous 18-and-a-half minutes missing from the Nixon recordings is constantly interrupted by odd and nefarious figures. Support Matt's Movie Reviews Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33903624 80s Tees: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=119192&u=2900540&m=16934 Loot Crate: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100442585-13901976 TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/matts-movie-reviews?ref_id=26367 Follow Matt's Movie Reviews! Website: http://mattsmoviereviews.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matts-Movie-Reviewsnet/151059409963 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MattsMovieReviews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1036986/admin/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/mattsmovierev MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/mattsmoviereviews
Non-spoiler reaction to Thor Love and Thunder plus reviews for Minions: The Rise Of Gru, The Phantom Of The Open, Fourth of July and Poser. Plus an interview with 18 1/2 director Dan Mirvish. As always, Star Wars will become a part of the conversation.
Meet Filmmaker/Author and Slamdance Co-Founder DAN MIRVISH currently on the film festival circuit with his feature film 18 1/2. https://www.instagram.com/dmirvish/ https://www.instagram.com/slamogram/ Dan and Tony will discuss the experience of being AT a film fest with your film, the what to dos and what no to dos and how to maximize your experience for the best possible outcome. https://www.instagram.com/tonygapastione/ https://www.instagram.com/bravemakerfilmfest/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support
Greetings programs! Dan Mirvish is an award-winning filmmaker known for films like Omaha: The Musical! and Bernard & Huey, as well as co-founding the Slamdance Film Festival. His latest film is a genre mashup, part thriller and part dark comedy, set in the 1970s and adjacent to the watergate scandal 18 1/2 tells the story of a young transcriptionist who hears the infamous missing time from the Nixon Watergate tapes and the idealistic journalist she brings the story to.I sat down with Dan on Zoom a few weeks ago and had a great conversation. You can listen to it here on this page or anywhere you listen to podcasts. I hope you enjoy it!There are streaming links powered by JustWatch as well as all of our other content available at this episodes homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/06/interview-director-dan-mirvish/SUPPORT: We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon or Ko-Fi. Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson CONNECT WITH US: Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/ SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.
This episode covers Dan Mirvish, who created his first feature film Omaha that he submitted as his thesis while attending film school in California at USC. . After Omaha was not accepted at the Sundance Film Festival, Dan became the co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival in 1995, which takes place in Park City, Utah. Slamdance has showcased early short films and debut features from directors such as Bong Joon Ho, Ari Aster and Christopher Nolan. Dan is also the author of The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking, which hit #1 on Amazon's New Releases chart after the 2nd edition was released in July of 2021. . The conversation ranges from Dan's origin story into the world of filmmaking, to the creation of the Slamdance Film Festival, and his latest film: 18½, which is currently making its way around the US showing in various theaters. 18½ will become available on streaming services starting July 5, and July 11 in the UK and Ireland. Be sure to check out the links below to see if 18½ is playing near you, and to stay updated on all of the exciting things Dan has in the works. . 18½ Movie Website: https://www.18andahalfmovie.com/ . 18½ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/18andAHalf . 18½ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/18andahalfmovie/ . 18½ Soundtrack: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/luisguerraanddanmirvish/18-origianal-motion-picture-soundtrack . Dan's Website: https://www.danmirvish.com/ . Dan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanMirvish . Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmirvish/ . Dan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danmirvish?lang=en . The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking: https://smile.amazon.com/Cheerful-Subversives-Guide-Independent-Filmmaking/dp/0367566974/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+cheerful+subversive%27s+guide+to+independent+filmmaking&qid=1656304662&sprefix=cheerful+sub%2Caps%2C274&sr=8-1 . Follow Juxtaposed Journeys on Social Media! . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuxtaposedJourneys . Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuxJourneysPod . Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juxtaposedjourneys/ . Interested in being featured in a future episode? Fill out the short questionnaire below, and if you're a good fit, you'll be contacted for an interview. . https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUZw2voAG3CsUJdaby5npsbjiyS9ZE7D4MTJ5tGlPDYMFfoQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
"18 1/2," set in 1974, follows Connie (Willa Fitzgerald), a White House transcriber who stumbles onto the political unholy grail of the time: the missing audio (18-and-a-half minutes long) of President Richard Nixon discussing the Watergate Hotel break-in with one of his cohorts. What's on this tape that couldn't be released to the public? Connie needs to know and teams up with a New York Times reporter named Paul (John Magaro) to find out. Unwilling to just hand over the tape, Connie agrees to check into a hotel with Paul so they can listen to the tape together and then go their separate ways. But as can usually be expected in the movies, plans never end intact. | Follow me on Twitter: @TheMovies_Pod
“18½” humorously crafts its own narrative into the notorious gap in Nixon's Watergate scandal. Taking place in 1974, “18½” is about a fictional White House transcriber finds the only copy of the infamous 18½-minute gap in Nixon's Watergate tapes but her attempts to leak it to the press run afoul of hippies, swingers and nefarious forces. “18½” acclaimed cast is led by stars Willa Fitzgerald (Amazon's Reacher), John Magaro (First Cow), Vondie Curtis Hall (Harriet), Catherine Curtin (Netflix's Stranger Things), Richard Kind (Argo), Sullivan Jones (The Gilded Age), Alanna Saunders, Claire Saunders, and the legendary voices of Ted Raimi (Spider-Man) , Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men), and Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead) as President Richard Nixon. Directed by Dan Mirvish, "18½" features a screenplay by Daniel Moya, story by Mirvish and Moya, with classic cinematography by Elle Schneider. Director Dan Mirvish (Between Us, Bernard and Huey) and a Slamdance Film Festival Co-founder joins us to talk about the superb cast of actors he assembled for this historically inspired story that is one part comedy, one part 1970s paranoia, and wholly entertaining. For news and updates go to: 18andahalfmovie.com To watch 18 1/2 go to: 18andahalfmovie.com/screenings
The Rancid Tacos glance suspiciously at each other this week as they take a deep dive into the newly released spy thriller/comedy 18 1/2! With a special insight provided by director Dan Mirvish, the guys ask all the questions that Google won't answer, making for a most historic episode! Come along and don't forget, the Wonder Bread is on the house! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rancidtacos/support
It's a special moment in Rancid Taco history this week as the guys are joined by a real Hollywood director, Dan Mirvish! Dan and the boys discuss his film 18 1/2, a mysterious thriller with comedic elements and a gnarly soundtrack! We get the inside scoop on the details of the film before delving into Dan's take on important subjects such as aliens, Marlon Brando, Neil Young, and more! Join us for a groundbreaking episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rancidtacos/support
Ready to “pop some culture?” Whose career will survive: Johnny Depp or Amber Heard? Plus, soooo much Star Wars news! Join “Mr. Hollywood” Matt Demers and MojoPlay's Ricky Tucci as they break it all down in the "Hollywood Headlines." And, the pair go "Beyond the List" for a look at the scariest superheroes of all time!Our "Mojo Chats of the Week" are not to be missed, as they include cast members of the new Dan Mirvish political thriller/comedy "18 1/2." And, we chat with the lovely Danielle Larracuente about her role in Bosch: Legacy and so much more!
Wondering how to get national AND international distribution for your film? Listen as Dan Mirvish, award-winning writer, producer and director shares how he got more than 60 theathers for the premier of his film 18 1/2. In addition to his vast knowledge of film distribution and the business side of filmmaking, Dan is the co-founder of Slam Dance, the film festival that showed up on the steps of Sundance in the early 90s and has been making a way for first time directors since. Dan shares how to get your feature qualified for the Oscars, his take on people "stealing" your script and more.Episode Resources The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent FilmmakingConnect with Dan Mirvish18 1/2 FilmDan on TwitterFollow 18 1/2 Film on IG
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Slamdance Film Festival founder Dan Mirvish about his new film "18 1/2," which makes its Washington D.C. premiere tomorrow night at the Landmark E Street Cinema. The film imagines what happened to the 18 1/2-minute gap in Richard Nixon's infamous Watergate tapes.
On this special episode, Mike talks to Dan Mirvish the director and co-writer of 18 1/2 (2022). It's a comedy thriller about the missing minutes from Nixon tapes starring Willa Fitzgerald and John Magaro.
On this special episode, Mike talks to Dan Mirvish the director and co-writer of 18 1/2 (2022). It's a comedy thriller about the missing minutes from Nixon tapes starring Willa Fitzgerald and John Magaro.
There are moments in our collective history that will forever be a mystery...On this episode we wonder just what was on those tapes from the White House during the Watergate scandal in '18 1/2'. In 1974, a White House transcriber is thrust into the Watergate scandal when she obtains the only copy of the infamous 18½ minute gap in Nixon's tapes. Sure it's a 'what if' fictionalized story, but seeing this story intertwined with hippies, radicals, swingers and an awkward love story is actually what makes this pretty fun.From the mind of writer/director Dan Mirvish we get the unique chance to not only see what makes this story tick but him tick as well as this film is a quirky mix of comedy and drama with some surprising faces that make this all work MUCH better then it actually should.
This week I'm honored to have filmmaker and Slamdance co-founder Dan Mirvish return to the show to talk all about his brand new feature film - 18 1/2.18 1/2 is a Watergate thriller/comedy that stars Willa Fitzgerald, John Magaro, Vondie Curtis Hall, Catherine Curtin, Richard Kind, Sullivan Jones, Alanna Saunders, Claire Saunders and the voices of Ted Raimi, Jon Cryer, and Bruce Campbell.In just 15 days, Dan and his crew captured this amazing film that has a unique 1970s vibe and standout performances. Throughout the episode we discuss exactly how this film was made - from concept to theatrical distribution. Enjoy!Links from the show: 18 1/2 Movie Website - https://18andahalfmovie.comFor more exclusive content like this, sign up for my newsletter at https://noamkroll.com/newsletter
TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews director Dan Mirvish about his critically acclaimed Nixon era dark comedy film 18 and A Half (18½) starring Willa Fitzgerald, the crazy casting process, filming during the pandemic, the state of indies, and founding the Slamdance Film Festival! 18 and A Half in theaters nationwide in June! For more info: https://www.18andahalfmovie.com/ https://www.danmirvish.com/ ✅Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/TSCGaming
Prior to that, Dan directed the award-winning, critically-acclaimed feature Bernard and Huey, scripted by Oscar/Pulitzer-winner Jules Feiffer, and starring Oscar-winner Jim Rash and David Koechner which screened in over 30 film festivals on 5 continents, had a nationwide US theatrical release, and sold to over 49 countries. Dan is the author of the bestselling non-fiction book The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking: From Preproduction to Festivals and Distribution from Focal Press/Routledge.The fully updated, post-pandemic 2nd Edition starting selling on July 6, 2021 and hit #1 on Amazon's New Releases chart. His film Between Us, an award-winning feature starring Julia Stiles and Taye Diggs, played in 23 festivals in 7 countries, and got a 50+ city theatrical release in the US, and sold to 144 countries, plus screening on Netflix, Showtime, Starz and all digital outlets.Dan was mentored by Robert Altman on his first film, Omaha (the movie), which led him to co-found the upstart Slamdance Film Festival. His film Open House prompted the Academy Awards to controversially rewrite their rules on the Best Original Musical category. Mirvish also co-wrote his bestselling, critically-acclaimed novel I Am Martin Eisenstadt based on the fake McCain advisor who took credit for Sarah Palin not knowing Africa was a continent.A former speechwriter for U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, Dan has a master's degree from USC film school, is a member of the Directors Guild of America, has guest lectured at more than 45 film schools and universities and was named as one of Variety's Top 50 Creatives to Watch.
Today I'm joined by Dan Mirvish to discuss his latest film, 18 1/2. "18½" acclaimed cast is led by stars Willa Fitzgerald (Amazon's “Reacher”) , John Magaro (“First Cow”), Vondie Curtis Hall (“Harriet”), Catherine Curtin (Netflix's “Stranger Things”), Richard Kind (“Argo”), Sullivan Jones (“The Gilded Age”), Alanna Saunders, Claire Saunders, and the legendary voices of Ted Raimi (“Spider-Man”) , Jon Cryer (“Two and a Half Men”), and Bruce Campbell (“Evil Dead”) as President Richard Nixon. The film "18½" humorously crafts its own narrative into the notorious gap in Nixon's Watergate scandal. Taking place in 1974, "18½" is about a fictional White House transcriber finds the only copy of the infamous 18½-minute gap in Nixon's Watergate tapes but her attempts to leak it to the press run afoul of hippies, swingers and nefarious forces. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support
On this episode: Gaspar Noe trips balls in low gravity, and Disney execs are anti-Depp. Plus... Taika's new project, listener email and voicemail, and a special call-in guest.In news:Andrew Watches Movies, Point Reyes, Stinson Beach, Nacho Libre, Jared Hess, Jack Black, Mexican Food, Oscar's Very Mexican Food, Curtis Park, Gaspar Noe, Gravity, The Independent, Indiewire, Alfonso Cuaron, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Children of Men, Patreon, Speed Racer, Vortex, Monty Python's Meaning of Life, R.E.M. , Def Leppard, Johnny Depp, Disney, Pirates of the Caribbean, Wile E. Coyote, Looney Tunes, Pepe Le Pew, Keith Richards, Mr. Magoo, Mr. Bean, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Edward Norton, American History X, Tom Cruise, Top Gun: Maverick, Bong Joon Ho, Snowpiercer, Chris Evans, Parasite, Mother, Memories of a Murder, Chan Wook Park, Okja, The Host, Akira, Quiz Show, Matt Stillman, Speed, Keanu Reeves, Dan Glover, Lethal Weapon, Jack Fitzpatrick, Lets Crash This Parade, She's The Man, High School Musical, Dan Mirvish, Watergate, 18 1/2http://www.MCFCpodcast.comEmail us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail (209) 730-6010Joseph Navarro Pete Abeytaand Tyler Noe Streaming Picks:Akira - Hulu, TubiDodgeball: A True Underdog Story - Hulu, Amazon PrimeJackass 4.5 - NetflixHigh School Musical - Disney+Pleasantville - HuluOur Father - NetflixThe Kid Detective - StarzCheck out 18 1/2 when it is released nationwide June 3rd, and follow Dan Mirvish and the film on Twitter. https://twitter.com/DanMirvish https://twitter.com/18andAHalfListen and subscribe to Piecing It Together Podcast hosted by David Rosen, and follow him and the show on Twitter.https://twitter.com/bydavidrosenhttps://twitter.com/PiecingPodhttps://www.piecingpod.com/iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/piecing-it-together-podcast/id1355980034Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7p0feDfiVX8CBRouqXwEPG?si=c85e0fde5b2e4c62
Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 32! In this episode, Eric and Landon boldly go where few have gone before to chat about Stewart Raffill's 1988 film Mac and Me! Along with reviews of the latest offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a new indie with an alternate look at the Watergate Scandal, and a discussion about a couple of hits from last year's Sundance Film Festival - all on this week's episode of Films for the Void!00:00:00 Introduction00:09:41 18 1/200:15:09 On the Count of Three00:18:27 We're All Going to the World's Fair00:22:41 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness00:28:55 Mac and Me01:10:12 Landon's Recommendation for Next EpisodeFollow us on Twitter: @films_void.Landon: @igotdefeverman (Twitter), @duhfever (Instagram), @landondefever (Letterboxd).Eric: @ericwiththehair (Twitter, Letterboxd), @ericwiththebeard (Instagram)
It's a jam-packed show thanks to our special guests IGOR DRLJACA who is on hand talking about his latest film THE WHITE FORTRESS, while DAN MIRVISH is back, this time talking the terrific dark comedic thriller 18 ½. First up, take a listen to writer/director IGOR DRJLACA talking THE WHITE FORTRESS. The 2022 Oscar submission from Bosnia and Herzegovina, THE WHITE FORTRESS is a coming-of-age film set in a present day world with a war-torn history, political corruption, and no sense of hope for the young people burdened by the past. In spite of the obstacles of life, sweet romance develops for Faruk and Mina. But can moments of escape and fancy lift them beyond the White Fortress of life? Boasting beauteous cinematography and haunting piano scoring that capture both the visual and emotional history, this is a film not to be missed. An interesting conversation with Igor as he goes into detail about the history and politics of the country and the people and how that shaped this story and this film. And then writer/director DAN MIRVISH returns to #BTLRadioShow, this time talking about his new film, 18 1/2 – a dark comedic thriller about those legendary missing 18 1/2 minutes of tape, Richard Nixon, and Watergate. Together with co-writer Daniel Moya, the pair craft a fanciful "what if" storytelling leap giving us a tale where a copy of the erased 18 1/2 minutes does exist and that on top of that, the recording features Nixon and Alexander Haig talking about the tape and other things, madness and mayhem, hippies and swingers, while some surprising revelations take flight. As usual with Dan, it's no holds barred when it comes to talking filmmaking and we dive into the perfection of production design, costume design, and classic vintage lensing, as well as discussing terrific casting, performances, and voice work. But as much fun as 18 1/2 is, the parallels with politics today, sadly, give pause for thought about the current state of affairs. As our regular listeners know from Dan's prior appearances on the show, a conversation with him is not to be missed! http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
I had a great time talking with Director, Dan Mirvish about this brilliant film. "18½" puts a wild spin on one woman's journey to get the only recording of the 18 1/2-minute gap in the #Nixon tape to the press. It's both deep and hilarious and we had a great time chatting about it. 18 1/2 (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) by Luis Guerra & Dan Mirvish https://amzn.to/3lh9PtB Synopsis: The film "18½" humorously crafts its own narrative into the notorious gap in Nixon's Watergate scandal. Taking place in 1974, "18½" is about a fictional White House transcriber finds the only copy of the infamous 18½-minute gap in Nixon's Watergate tapes but her attempts to leak it to the press run afoul of hippies, swingers and nefarious forces. "18½" hits theaters on May 27, 2022!
Dan Mirvish 18 And A Half
In their latest deep-dive into the world of independent film, Ian and Sujewa welcome Dan Mirvish, founder of the Slamdance Film Festival and the co-writer/director of 18 1/2!Set in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal, 18 1/2 stars Willa Fitzgerald as Connie, a federal transcriber who happens upon the missing minutes from President Nixon's infamous White House recordings. While seeking help from journalist Paul Marrow (John Magaro), Connie discovers that extreme paranoia isn't exclusive to the disgraced Commander in Chief!In this spirited, spoiler-free conversation, Dan talks about the movie's origins; the mix of blessings and curses he experienced in working during the pandemic, and his plans for expanding the film beyond the festival circuit. Also, Sujewa shares a new idea for connecting indie filmmakers with indie film critics and provides an update on his recently completed new film, The Secret Society for Slow Romance! Timestamps:Intro: 0:00 - 1:30Filmmaker/Film Critic Patronage and the Tomatometer Problem: 1:31 - 20:56Slow Romance Update: 20:57 - 22:26 18 1/2 Discussion: 22:27 - 1:01:13Outro: 1:01:14 - 1:05:53Show Links:Watch the 18 1/2 trailer.Read Dan's latest article in Filmmaker Magazine.Order Dan's book, The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking.Follow Dan on Twitter.Check out our previous slow cinema-centric series, "The Slowdown".Find clips, making-of videos, and other cool info about Sujewa's upcoming film, The Secret Society for Slow Romance.Keep up with all of Sujewa's projects.Follow Sujewa on Twitter.Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!
I'm joined by the team behind the new indie film "18 1/2" including director Dan Mirvish, writer/producer Daniel Moya, and actor Cathy Curtin. The film has its world premiere this weekend at the Woodstock Film Festival. Then Filmwax continues celebrating its 10th Anniversary with 4th guest ever (back in 10/2011), former Brooklyn Heights Cinema owner Kenn Lowy.
Dan Mirvish is a director, screenwriter, producer and author. He's currently in post-production on his new feature, 18½, a 70s Watergate thriller/dark comedy. Prior to that, he directed the award-winning feature Bernard and Huey, scripted by Oscar/Pulitzer-winner Jules Feiffer, and starring Oscar-winner Jim Rash and David Koechner which screened in over 30 film festivals on 5 continents, had a 20-city US theatrical release, and sold to over 49 countries. Dan is the author of the bestselling non-fiction book The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking from Focal Press/Routledge, with a 2nd Edition shooting up to #1 on Amazon's New Release charts shortly after its release on July 6, 2021. His film Between Us, an award-winning feature starring Julia Stiles and Taye Diggs, played in 23 festivals in 7 countries, and got a 50+ city theatrical release in the US, and sold to 144 countries, plus screening on Netflix, Showtime, Starz and all digital outlets. Dan was mentored by Robert Altman on his first film, Omaha (the movie), which led him to co-found the upstart Slamdance Film Festival. His film Open Houseprompted the Academy Awards to controversially rewrite their rules on the Best Original Musical category. Mirvish also co-wrote his bestselling, critically-acclaimed novel I Am Martin Eisenstadt based on the fake McCain advisor who took credit for Sarah Palin not knowing Africa was a continent. A former speechwriter for U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, Dan has a master's degree from USC film school, is a member of the Directors Guild of America and has guest lectured at more than 40 film schools and universities. website: www.DanMirvish.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanMirvish Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dmirvish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmirvish --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support
In this episode, I share a recent conversation with filmmaker and Slamdance co-founder Dan Mirvish, which originally took place during a private live session in The Backlot (my private filmmaking community). Throughout our discussion, Dan offers a masterclass in the practical realities of making a film. We discuss strategies for raising funds for your movie, securing known talent, bringing your vision to life, and so much more. Dan also shares his perspective on what film festivals and distributors look for in an indie film, and how filmmakers can increase their odds of success at each step. And finally, we touch on Dan's new edition of his book (The Cheerful Subversive's Guide To Independent Filmmaking), and some of the most important lessons embedded throughout. Links from the show: Dan Mirvish - Twitter Dan Mirvish - Instagram Dan Mirvish - Facebook The Cheerful Subversive's Guide To Independent Filmmaking - Amazon The Backlot - Free 7 Day Trial Get a free exhibit pass to the 2021 NAB Show by visiting bit.ly/21NABShow and using code BA03 at checkout. For more content like this click here to sign up for my newsletter.
This week, on Talking Upstream - Zack and Dylan are joined by director Dan Mirvish. They tak about the conversion rate of cups-of-coffee to words-on-the-page, not getting hung up on media, and how to turn an existing work into something more personal. Then, he helps the boys develop a story about memory loss, romance, and monsters. Will Zack ever stop mumbling, slurring, and talking too fast? Will Dylan ever stop moving around while he's in a chair? Tune in to find out!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬www.somenobodies.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬www.patreon.com/somenobodies▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬www.twitch.tv/somenobodies▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬#somenobodies #talkingupstream #zackanddylan #scriptwriting #preproduction #moviemaking #filmmaking #series #fiction #writing #stories #digital #contentcreators #screenplay #screenwriting #storyboards #twitchingupstream #script #nonfiction #storyboarding #episodes #ibmtv ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Talking Upstream is a 90-minute writer's room where Zack and Dylan bring a show on creativity. They pull random ideas which they get weekly and bring these ideas to the whiteboard. Zack and Dylan generate a structure for these amusing ideas and stories and then turn them into a full story that can turn into a book, short story, series, movie, or many more.➠ www.facebook.com/somenobodies➠ www.twitter.com/some_nobodies➠ www.instagram.com/some_nobodies★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This week Liz and Alrik sit down with writer, director, producer, author, Slamdance film festival co-founder and all around indie film expert, Dan Mirvish, to talk about how he has managed to direct six features over his career. Dan also talks about his process of raising funds, how he reverse engineers his films to attract the best actors possible and what he thinks are the most important aspects of indie filmmaking. Dan drops a ton of knowledge in this hour plus interview so if you want to learn more about indie film, hit play! We also have another "Get Shorty" with filmmaker Shane Anderson featuring his short, His Guy Thursday and Liz gives us an update on her next feature film!
Joining me this week is none other than Dan Mirvish, co-founder of the iconic Slamdance Film Festival and the director behind indie features like Open House, Between Us (Julia Stiles, Taye Diggs, Melissa George), Bernard and Huey, and 18 1/2. Throughout our discussion we get into the nitty gritty of what it takes to get an indie film made and distributed, covering everything from raising seed money and working with a casting director to landing a coveted festival slot at Slamdance. This episode is a must listen for any filmmaker looking for a blueprint to get their next movie off the ground. Links from the show: The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking Dan's Website Dan on Twitter For more content like this visit www.noamkroll.com
Filmmaker and Slamdance founder Dan Mirvish discusses his latest, a period film set during the release of the Nixon tapes called 18 ½. Dan reveals the harsh realities of indie film which will either inspire you or make you rethink your life.
ft. Dan Mirvish, seasoned indie filmmaker, author, and co-founder of Slamdance Film Festival. His latest film 18 1/2 didn't finish shooting due to COVID-19, much like its own reference film, Coppola's The Conversation, which never really finished shooting either. We talk about all that and steps to take to get your movie made.
Last year in Park City, we had the opportunity to talk to Dan Mirvish, a co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival and accomplished filmmaker in his own right. We dive deep into the story of how Slamdance was born and how its reputation has blossomed and aided in Sundance’s credibility over the years. We touch on the byzantine confusion of downtown Park City, the myriad filmmakers committed to Slamdance (including Steven Soderbergh’s unique relationship to the festival.
It all began when a group of cheerful, subversive filmmakers weren’t accepted into the Sundance Film Festival. Unwilling to take “no” for an answer, they instead started their own event – Slamdance: Anarchy in Utah. 24 years later, Slamdance has become a year-round organization fostering the development of unique and innovative filmmakers. The organization now consists of the Film Festival, Screenplay Competition and Slamdance Studios. Dan Mirvish, Jon Fitzgerald, Shane Kuhn and Peter Baxter are the founding forefathers who, along with co-conspirator Paul Rachman, fought for truly independent filmmakers by giving them a voice in 1995 at the very first Slamdance Film Festival. Since then, the festival takes place every January in the breathtakingly stunning, snow-capped mountains of Park City, Utah at the exact same time as the Sundance Film Festival, toprovide a more authentic representation of independent filmmaking. Up-and-coming writers, directors and producers, alongside seasoned veterans and film lovers, converge for the weeklong celebration of independent cinema, realizing that Slamdance is a great place to find those next, great, visionary films. Slamdance lives and bleeds by its mantra By Filmmakers For Filmmakers. No other film festival in the world is entirely run and organized by the creative force that can only be found in filmmakers. Slamdance adamantly supports self-governance amongst independents, and exists to deliver what filmmakers go to festivals for – a chance to show their work and a platform to launch their careers. The festival has earned a solid reputation for premiering films by first-time writers and directors working within the creative confines of limited budgets. Co-founder and President Peter Baxter joins us to talk about this year’s Slamdance, the groundbreaking films and the innovative new distribution being launched by Slamdance. For news and updates go to: slamdance.com Check out the film schedule at slamdance 2019 schedule
Mike talks to filmmaker and Slamdance co-founder Dan Mirvish about his latest feature film, Bernard & Huey. Based on a comic series and script by Jules Feiffer (Little Murders, Carnal Knowledge, Popeye), the film stars Jim Rash and David Koechner as our titular characters.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike talks to filmmaker and Slamdance co-founder Dan Mirvish about his latest feature film, Bernard & Huey. Based on a comic series and script by Jules Feiffer (Little Murders, Carnal Knowledge, Popeye), the film stars Jim Rash and David Koechner as our titular characters.
Mike talks to filmmaker and Slamdance co-founder Dan Mirvish about his latest feature film, Bernard & Huey. Based on a comic series and script by Jules Feiffer (Little Murders, Carnal Knowledge, Popeye), the film stars Jim Rash and David Koechner as our titular characters.
Bonus Episode of One Week Only! "Bernard and Huey" is an independent comedy about two womanizing college friends who reunite after 25 years, directed by Dan Mirvish (Omaha: The Movie) and written by Jules Feiffer (Carnal Knowledge). The film is currently playing in select cinemas across the country, and is available on VOD. Conor talked with Dan Mirvish about finding this long-lost screenplay, casting David Koechner and Jim Rash, and how independent filmmaking has evolved since he co-founded the Slamdance Film Festival in 1995. Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com
Episode 18! I have another special guest who is the co-founder of the well known Slam Dance Film Festival, who have beautifully spawned some phenomenal filmmakers who have made big marks in cinema. Dan is also a film Director, Producer, and Screenwriter with a recent movie out called Bernard and Huey. He is also the only filmmaker that I know of who produced a feature film for the sake of getting his previous feature film up for consideration by the Academy. He tells the captivating story in this episode as well as how he got creative when a meeting fell through by casually convincing a New York Publisher to take on his book, The Cheerful Subversive’s Guide to Independent Filmmaking. I got so inspired by Dan, after the interview I stayed at the coffee shop for 5 hours longer to finish rearranging a script of mine that I wrote a couple years ago. It was fun this month I’m planning to have a table read of it. And now it is time for Mr. Dan Mirvish. Please enjoy! Show Notes: [2:20] Interview Starts [5:30] Creativity with Dan [11:30] On Patience [13:45] Dan's movie that changed the rules of the academy awards. Open House The Musical [31:45] Dan’s recent book on Indie filmmaking, The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking [36:15] How Dan accomplished his recent award-winning feature film, Bernard and Huey [41:45] Dan’s New York film meeting was canceled - so instead he pitched and sold a book idea [48:00] Advice if you’re new to the film industry [56:00] Robert Rodgrigues' first movie El Mariachi, Richard Linklater's cult classic Slacker and Dan's Omaha The Movie [58:00] Slam Dance Film Festival inception [1:02:45] Paranormal Activity, a Slam Dance Film Paranormal Activity [1:07:30] Submit to Slam Dance via Without A Box or directly to www.slamdance.com [1:08:00] How Dan recharges his life [1:14:15] On Dan’s gravestone “The Man Who Changed The Rules Of The Academy Awards” [1:16:45] On building a career with a body of work [1:19:30] Where to find Dan www.danmirvish.com on twitter @davmirvist and www.slamdance.com [1:21:30] One word Dan is constantly working on: POSTURE [1:22:15] Dan’s final words
Exclusive interview with Jules Feiffer. BookNerd Mark talks with Feiffer to discuss "Bernard and Huey", a 2017 American drama/comedy film directed by Dan Mirvish, that was written by Feiffer based on characters he created for his eponymous comic strip in The Village Voice.
Directed by Slamdance Film Festival co-founder Dan Mirvish (BETWEEN US) from a long-lost script by Oscar/Pulitzer-winning cartoonist and screenwriter Jules Feiffer (Mike Nichols’ CARNAL KNOWLEDGE, Robert Altman’s POPEYE) based on characters that date back to 1957, BERNARD AND HUEY is the story of roguish Huey (David Koechner, ANCHORMAN) and nebbishy Bernard (Oscar-winner Jim Rash, THE WAY WAY BACK), who are unlikely collegiate friends in late 1980s New York. Years later, a bedraggled Huey crashes at Bernard’s upscale bachelor pad. As the two reconnect, Bernard falls in love with Huey’s estranged daughter Zelda (Mae Whitman, GOOD GIRLS), an aspiring graphic novelist who’s got a seductive new creative partner, Conrad (Eka Darville, JESSICA JONES). Huey slowly gets his mojo back and tries to seduce the various women in Bernard’s life, including his off-again girlfriend Roz (Sasha Alexander, RIZZOLI & ISLES) and colleague, Mona (Nancy Travis, SO I MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER), while reconnecting with his ex-wife (Bellamy Young, SCANDAL) and brother (Richard Kind, ARGO). As Bernard and Huey return to their old ways, at least one of them finds himself in danger of marrying a woman old enough to be his wife. An award-winning film that’s screened at over 25 festivals in 5 continents, BERNARD AND HUEY is a particularly timely story of two men behaving badly, and the smart women who rein them in. Director Dan Mirvish joins us for a conversation on getting older, acknowledging that we get older, love, romanced the genius of Jules Feiffer. For news and updates go to: bernardandhueymovie.com
You've no doubt seen Sasha Alexander on your TV screen sometime in the last few decades. She's been a working actress for many years on shows like Dawson's Creek, Rizzoli and Isles, and Shameless. But she's also a big supporter of independent film and tells me her latest project is a great example of what a true independent film looks like in today's fast-paced super-sized movie world. Bernard and Huey was written by legendary, Pulitzer Prize and Oscar® winner Jules Feiffer (Carnal Knowledge, Popeye) and stars Bernard (Jim Rash) and Huey (David Koechner). As teens, Bernard is the more introverted, less socially successful of the two, and Huey is the outgoing ladies’ man. Years later, the two reconnect, to find that the tables have turned and they become entwined in one-another’s lives in bizarre ways. Alexander, along with Mae Whitman, Nancy Travis and Bellamy Young add a much-needed female presence to the film. Alexander tells me the women stepped into what felt like a very masculine story and added their own fierce perspective to their parts. After all the film was initially written back in the 80's and was supposed to be about characters from the 50's. Alexander tells me the script underwent several revisions to make it what it is today. Sasha Alexander, Dan Mirvish and Bellamy Young We also talked about the need for more truly independent films at the box office so moviegoers don't get stuck in a superhero rut. And she tells me how wonderfully written roles for women are being done on the small screen. Alexander says she's being more particular about which roles she takes these days because her family needs are a priority. She's been a series regular on several series so she's not eager to jump back into one right now. But she says she is eager to continue to playing rich characters and working with wonderful people like Jim Rash. Almost all of her scenes were with Rash and she says he was an amazing actor to work with. If nothing else, she says you should watch Bernard and Huey just to see Jim Rash shirtless. Curious? Bernard and Huey opens in select theaters and several digital platforms on June 8th. And you can follow Sasha on Twitter at @SashaAlexander.
Dan Mirvish is a filmmaker, author, and best known as the co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival.
A fun-filled and enlightening BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to special guests DAN MIRVISH and LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS! With Slamdance Film Festival in full swing, what better way to celebrate indie film than with DAN MIRVISH. Not just one of the co-founders of Slamdance, but a filmmaker in his own right, Dan is on hand talking about his latest directorial feature, BERNARD AND HUEY, starring Jim Rash and David Koechner. A recently discovered, long lost script by the Pulitzer-Prize and Oscar-winning cartoonist, playwright and screenwriter, Jules Feiffer, BERNARD AND HUEY is the closing night feature at Slamdance. Hear Dan talk about the discovery of the script and bringing it to life . . . including developing characters previously experienced in cartoons and books, as well as turning his Culver City garage into a New York subway! Then we have a legend on hand – LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS. One of the hardest working and most consistently present actors since he first lit up our movie screens some 30-years ago, Lou skyrocketed to fame thanks to turns in films like "Stand and Deliver", "La Bamba", and "Young Guns", but over the years has successfully transitioned to television (most recently "Longmire") and the stage, the latter as a Tony-nominee for "The King and I", making him a real triple threat across the boards. Lou's constant presence continues with QUEST, also showing at Slamdance. As with so many of Lou's films, QUEST is emotionally powerful, heartbreaking, yet hopeful. And while he goes against type with this performance, the messaging of the film is right in his wheelhouse. One of our most favorite guests ever on BEHIND THE LENS, listen as Lou talks not only about QUEST, but working with young actors, mentoring, working with female directors (and he's worked with many!), the industry today, how he selects projects, and more. Enlightening and entertaining, LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS is an interview you'll want to hear again and again. Plus, hear what Gerard Butler, writer/director Christian Gudegast, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, O'Shea Jackson Jr., and Pablo Schreiber have to say about their new action heist thriller DEN OF THIEVES! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
The Make Your Movie Podcast: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting Show
Dan Mirvish is a filmmaker, teacher, author of the book, The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking: From Preproduction to Festivals and Distribution, and co founder of the Slamdance film festival. We discuss learning filmmaking from a convicted axe murderer, starting Slamdance to rival Sundance, what happens when Dan is rejected from his own film festival, and TONS more. Pre Show Notes-- This episode brought to you by Slash Cards - The Horror Movie Trivia Card GameShow Notes-- USC School of Cinematic Arts - is a private film school within the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, in the U.S. state of California. -- Hikers Find Body of Man Suspected in Death of Wife, Girl - The story about Asis Ghazal, Dan's former teacher-- The Brave - Johnny Deep's directorial debut. A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty stricken family.-- The Day The Clown Cried - Jerry Lewis' unreleased 1972 movie about a clown entertaining children in a Nazi camp during World War 2.-- Alexander Payne - an American film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for the films Citizen Ruth (1996), Election (1999), About Schmidt (2002), Sideways (2004), The Descendants (2011), and Nebraska (2013).-- Nebraska - Nebraska is a 2013 American black-and-white comedy-drama film directed by Alexander Payne and written by Bob Nelson. It stars Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, and Bob Odenkirk.-- Sundance Film Festival - a program of the Sundance Institute, is an American film festival that takes place annually in Park City, Utah. -- Slamdance Film Festival - an annual film festival focused on emerging filmmakers and low-budget independent films, created in 1995.-- The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking: From Preproduction to Festivals and Distribution - Dan's book on filmmaking ContactDan Mirvish-- Official Site-- TwitterDave Bullis— Official Site— Youtube— Twitter— Instagram— Facebook Support the Podcast1. Sign Up for Dave's email list2. Rate the Podcast on iTunes3. Buy on Amazon.com using my affiliate link Subscribe to the Podcast— Podbean — iTunes — Stitcher— Google Play Podcasts
Disrupting Sundance & Helping Filmmakers with Slamdance Co-Founder Dan MirvishSPECIAL SUNDANCE EDITION of the Indie Film Hustle PodcastIn our journeys through the Sundance Film Festival, we ran into the David to the Sundance Goliath, Slamdance Co-Founder Dan Mirvish. Dan has been a rebel, author, filmmaker, disruptor, festival creator, and true indie film hustler. This interview is one of the most entertaining I've ever done. Dan Mirvish tells stories of how he challenged the Oscars, had Robert Redford call him "a parasite" and why the best deals are done in a hot tub. Here's a bit on Dan Mirvish:A co-founder of the upstart Slamdance Film Festival, Dan Mirvish is also an active director, screenwriter, and producer. Labeled a "cheerful subversive" by The New York Times, and "Hollywood's Bad Boy" by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Mirvish has been named as one of Variety's Top 50 Creatives to Watch, as well as one of Film Festival Today's Top 25 Most Influential People in Independent Film.Dan also has just written a new book: The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking: From Preproduction to Festivals and Distribution. Here's a bit about the book.In The Cheerful Subversive’s Guide to Independent Filmmaking, celebrated Slamdance Film Festival co-founder Dan Mirvish offers a rich exploration of the process and culture of making low-budget, independent films. Once labeled a "cheerful subversive" by The New York Times, Mirvish shares his unfiltered pragmatic approach to scriptwriting, casting, directing, producing, managing a crew, post-production, navigating the film festival circuit, distributing your film, dealing with piracy and building a career. Readers will learn how to game the Hollywood system to their advantage, get their films accepted by respected festivals without going broke, and utilize a broad range of media and tactics to promote and distribute their work. A companion website features behind-the-scenes interviews and footage from Dan’s films, and much more.Learn everything you need to know to make, promote, and distribute your independent films, with time-tested lessons and practical advice on scriptwriting, casting and directing A-list actors, financing, producing, managing a crew, editing in post, creating visual effects on a budget, and successfully navigating the film festival circuitFind out what it takes to become a true "cheerful subversive" and adopt new and innovative approaches to producing your films, discover hidden loopholes in the Hollywood system and festival scene, take advantage of a broad range of media formats to promote and distribute your indie films, and generally make bold moves in service of your creative work, all while staying flexible enough to pivot at a moment’s noticeAn extensive companion website features in-depth interviews with filmmakers, more than an hour of behind-the-scenes footage from Dan Mirvish’s films, festival resources, and much moreGet ready for some very entertaining knowledge bombs with Dan Mirvish.All of these Sundance Series episodes are co-produced by Sebastian Twardosz from Circus Road Films and Media Circus.Right click here to download the MP3Download on iTunes DirectLINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The first Sundance Film Festival, then known as the US/Utah Film Festival, took place in 1978 in an effort to bring independent filmmaking talent to the state. Over the years, word spread, crowds grew, and first-time directors broke out as commercial buyers eventually clued into the potential of this latest wave of American independent film—and now, nearly four decades later, Sundance remains an industry phenomenon. But reading about its history only goes so far, especially for a festival renowned for its original mission of fostering an independent film community. In this special episode of the Film Comment podcast recorded at Sundance in front of an audience at the Kickstarter house, Editor Nicolas Rapold spoke with a panel of Sundance veterans: Ira Deutchman, film producer, distributor, marketer (of sex, lies, and videotape, among others), academic, and co-founder of Emerging Pictures; Eugene Hernandez, Deputy Director at the Film Society of Lincoln Center and the co-founder of Indiewire; Lesli Klainberg, Executive Director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, and a documentary filmmaker whose work has been shown at numerous Sundances; and Dan Mirvish, co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival and author of The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking. The discussion (featuring a couple of surprise guests) covered the evolution of Sundance up through the 1990s and beyond as a force in the industry, its importance to queer media and representation, its significance to mainstream perceptions of independent film, and more.
It all began when a group of cheerful, subversive filmmakers weren’t accepted into the Sundance Film Festival. Unwilling to take “no” for an answer, they instead started their own event - Slamdance: Anarchy in Utah. 22 years later, Slamdance has become a year-round organization fostering the development of unique and innovative filmmakers. The organization now consists of the Film Festival, Screenplay Competition and Slamdance Studios. It has also created Slamdance On The Road, a traveling theatrical showcase that brings popular Slamdance films to audiences that otherwise would not have the opportunity to see them. Dan Mirvish, Jon Fitzgerald, Shane Kuhn and Peter Baxter are the founding forefathers who, along with co-conspirator Paul Rachman, fought for truly peter-baxter-slamdanceindependent filmmakers by giving them a voice in 1995 at the very first Slamdance Film Festival. Since then, the festival takes place every January in the breathtakingly stunning, snow-capped mountains of Park City, Utah at the exact same time as the Sundance Film Festival, to provide a more authentic representation of independent filmmaking. Up-and-coming writers, directors and producers, alongside seasoned veterans and film lovers, converge for the weeklong celebration of independent cinema, realizing that Slamdance is a great place to find those next, great, visionary films. Slamdance lives and bleeds by its mantra By Filmmakers For Filmmakers. No other film festival in the world is entirely run and organized by the creative force that can only be found in filmmakers. Slamdance adamantly supports self-governance amongst independents, and exists to deliver what filmmakers go to festivals for – a chance to show their work and a platform to launch their careers. The festival has earned a solid reputation for premiering films by first-time writers and directors working within the creative confines of limited budgets. Co-founder and President Peter Baxter joins us to talk about this year’s Slamdance, the groundbreaking films and the innovative new distribution and digital initiatives being launched by Slamdance. For news and updates on 2017 Slamdance Film Festival go to: slamdance.com/
Filmmaker Dan Mirvish makes great movies, and you've got just a few days left to support his latest film, "Bernard and Huey". Click now here to support Dan's Kickstarter, then come back and enjoy our talk. We chat about how they came to create Slamdance and the talented alumni of the festival (see: Tres Parker & Matt Stone, Jordan Brady, Christopher Nolan), how he resurrected an Oscar category and his latest project. We share a similar philosophy about how to make your film a reality, and I appreciate Dan's candor. After this episode, you will be motivated to get your film up and running. Just 2 days left to save $50 on my Commercial Directing Bootcamp. Class is almost full. Thank you, Jordan
This episode we speak with award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival, Dan Mirvish ('Between Us' - 2012). Dan Mirvish is in the final stretch of his Kickstarter campaign to bring to the screen 'Bernard and Huey', a script by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, author, screenwriter and playwright Jules Feiffer ('Carnal Knowledge' - 1971). Check out the link to this amazing campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/844519392/bernard-and-huey-film-by-dan-mirvish-and-jules-fei
Filmmaker Dan Mirvish discusses independent film production, explaining some of the logic that drives budget decisions.
Filmmaker and co-founder of Slamdance Film Festival Dan Mirvish explains how the festival began and the evolving relationship with Sundance.
American Cinematographer's Jim Hemphill talks with Between Us cinematographer Nancy Schreiber, ASC and writer/director Dan Mirvish about the challenges of shooting this polished drama with a micro budget and many volunteer crew members.
American Cinematographer's Jim Hemphill talks with Between Us cinematographer Nancy Schreiber, ASC and writer/director Dan Mirvish about the challenges of shooting this polished drama with a micro budget and many volunteer crew members.
Dan Mirvish, Slamdance founder and director of Open House and Omaha the Movie is our guest. Joel hangs out with him in his Culver City garage/studio, just down the street from Sony Pictures. Green screens, Slamdance, American Kickboxer 2, and independent musicals are the subjects covered.
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