The film received widespread critical acclaim for its screenplay, direction, film editing, sound mixing, and Teller's and Simmons' performances, and grossed $49 million on a $3.3 million budget, making it Chazelle's highest grossing feature until the release of La La Land (2016). Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead is a horror film, which is one strike against it, while it is also playing on Video on Demand. Whiplash is an excellent film, one of the best of 2014, but like all movies it has its shortcomings. Cross then collaborated with director Damien Chazelle on the short film, WHIPLASH, which won the Short Film Jury Award: U.S. Fiction at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. The 18-minute short debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in 2013 to considerable acclaim and after Chazelle secured his $3.3 million (2.2 million) budget, his feature-length Whiplash. He previously worked at Paramount, where he produced that studio's upcoming micro budget comedy Drunk Weddings. Sharone Meir (Director of Photography) was born in Israel, and his interest in film began with photography classes in high school. Many of the band members were real musicians or music students, and Chazelle tried to capture their expressions of fear and anxiety when Simmons pressed them. The Independent Spirit Awards nominations were announced last week and I'm getting to them a little late, because I needed to organize the whole Awards Season stories. At first, Andrew is an "alternate," confined to turning the pages of the "core" drummer. Other motion picture credits include Hidalgo, The Ladykillers, The Mexican, Off the Map, For Love of the Game, The Gift, Thank You for Smoking, Rendition, Burn After Reading and, memorably, his portrayal of the off-beat but not deadbeat father, Mac McGuff, in the hit comedy Juno. Meanwhile, the nominees I want to win, but don't think will win, are Underlined. In case you didn't know, Whiplash was based on a short film of the same name that Chazelle directed in 2013. After convincing an impatient Fletcher to wait for him, Andrew races back and retrieves them, but is hit by a truck on the way back. Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Michel Litvak (Producer) is a Belgian industrialist who founded the independent production and finance company Bold Films in 2004. Though the act further alienates him from his fellow musicians, the band nonetheless wins the competition, and he seems poised to become Fletcher's new "favorite son.". Best Director is a clearer contest, but still close, and still a bout between Boyhood and Birdman. Lancaster has been involved in the development, finance, production and distribution of over 35 motion pictures and several major stage plays and television series since his start in the entertainment business in the early 1980s. J.K. Simmons (Fletcher) has appeared in diverse projects spanning motion pictures, television and the stage on and off Broadway. Other films include the 2008 Toronto Film Festival Official Selection MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, with Susan Sarandon and Anton Yelchin, the sci-fi thriller STARSHIP TROOPERS 3, the acclaimed drama COME EARLY MORNING, featuring the powerful performance of Ashley Judd, and the Official Selection of both the 2009 Toronto and Venice International Film Festivals THE HOLE from GREMLINS director Joe Dante that won the first ever Primo Persol Award in Venice. Since taking that post, she co-produced Dimension Films' Dark Skies in addition to Film District's upcoming Insidious: Chapter 2, among others. Growing up in Connecticut, STOWELL was a competitive athlete. On the other hand, predictable means less work for me. Together with the editor Tom Cross, who edited both the original and the feature film, great. Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue At his father's request, Andrew meets a lawyer representing the parents of Sean Casey, a former student of Fletcher's. In 2003 Reiser made his theatrical debut in Woody Allen's "Writer's Block." March 2, 2015 6:22pm. For example, if our weekly retail survey estimates that a particular title sold 1% of all units that week, and the industry reports sales of 1,500,000 units in total, we will estimate 15,000 units were sold of that title. The Grand Budapest Hotel took home five awards, while Boyhood, The Theory of Everything, and Whiplash earned three each. At BOLD, Lancaster oversaw the cult sensation DRIVE, starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Nicolas Winding Refn (Best Director award at Cannes), which was released by FILMDISTRICT and grossed over $80 million worldwide. Nate Lang (Carl) is an actor, writer and musician based in Los Angeles. It depicts the relationship between an impassioned and gifted jazz drummer ( Johnny Simmons) and an abusive bandleader ( J. K. Simmons ). After graduating with honors, Sharone moved to Los Angeles to continue his education at the American Film Institute (AFI). Jeanette Volturno Brill (Executive Producer) has more than 20 years of production experience working in the film, television and music video industries. Since its launch in 2000, Blumhouse has produced more than 30 feature films including the highly-profitable Paranormal Activity and Insidious franchises, The Purge and Sinister. Whiplash Short Film Damien Chazelle changes course. The Producers Guild of America nominations were announced and there's not a lot of surprises among the three categories. This is also a two-horse race, but one of the horses has a significant, but not insurmountable lead. Impressed, Fletcher nods in approval before cueing the finale. Compare this performance with other movies. Damien Chazelle made his directorial debut with the musical Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009). Earlier this year, JK wrapped shooting Marc Lawrence's film, The Reluctant Professor opposite Hugh Grant and Marisa Tomei and as well as Gillian Raimi's next feature Murder of a Cat. Whiplash (Short 2013) - IMDb The consumer spending estimate is based on the average sales price for the title in the retailers we survey. Still, shorts will most likely have a more manageable budget and production schedule, making them more accessible to filmmakers. She most recently produced Reitman's film, LABOR DAY, starring Josh Brolin and Kate Winslet, which will be in theaters January 31st. 8th Matthew Jacobs and Christopher Rosen. [10] The film also took the grand prize and the audience award for its favorite film at the 40th Deauville American Film Festival. Meanwhile, Zero Motivation just missed the $10,000 club with $9,427 in one theater. From Script To Short To Feature: Whiplash - Willamette Writers The predicted Best Picture winner is, in fact, a statistical dead heat. Since each film is so different, we can't give you exact percentages of where your funding should go, or how much each category needs. Script to Screen: Whiplash - Carsey-Wolf Center Taylor has been married for 18 years to Gregg Taylor, the Head of Development for Dreamworks Animation. This brings us back to the last section, you need to decide what . He also played Vern Schillinger on HBO's acclaimed drama "Oz," and had a recurring role as Dr. Emil Skoda on NBC's "Law & Order." As a result he was recruited to attend a six-week performing arts class in New York City at the New York School for Film and TV. Blumhouse's Los Angeles-based movie production team used its expertise in horror film production, storytelling, and movie set design to transform the Variety Arts Theater into a fully-immersive and chillingly intense Halloween attraction. He is originally from New Bedford, Massachusetts. As for the actual nominations, like with the Independent Spirit Awards and the SAG nominations, Birdman led the way. But on that date, Andrew's musical preoccupations threaten to derail even his most genuine romantic overtures. The BAFTA winners were announced on Sunday and there were a few surprises, including the number one winner. The hits growing so fast they start to blur together. Suddenly, financing no longer was an issue for a feature; independent finance company Bold Films (which did Nightcrawler) stepped up with $3.3 million for the full-length film's budget. [6] He based the conductor, Terence Fletcher, on his former band instructor (who died in 2003) but "pushed it further", adding elements of Buddy Rich and other band leaders known for their harsh treatment. He received his B.F.A. The short won the short film jury prize at Sundance 2013 and independent finance company Bold Films, which also backed Nightcrawler, came on board to provide the full $3.2m budget for a Whiplash . Miles was born in Downingtown, Pennsylvania and during those formative years he developed a love of sports and has remained a die-hard Phillies and Eagles fan. Pre-weekend projections had the film closer to $30 million, and with an $80 million price tag, and Brad Pitt starring, the film is really underperforming at this point. She established her company CatchLight in 1999 and has served as an executive producer for the romantic comedies In the Weeds and Amy's Orgasm. Finally! Watch the 'Whiplash' Short Film That Started it All - Yahoo! [31], Amber Wilkinson of The Daily Telegraph praised the direction and editing, writing: "Chazelle's film has a sharp and gripping rhythm, with shots beautifully edited by Tom Cross often cutting to the crash of Andrew's drums. More With our annual Oscar Prediction contest underway, now is the best time to look at the nominees and try and figure out who the favorites are and which films should just feel honored to be nominated. [citation needed]. Sharone has also photographed commercials all around the world and enjoyed shooting music videos for such diverse artists as Joe Cocker, Pink, Nas and The All-American Rejects. Likewise, The Theory of Everything expanded to 41 theaters earning an average of $17,937. Last year, Taylor cast the critically acclaimed Hitchcock, directed by Sasha Gervasi. Birdman didn't get a nomination, but Guardians of the Galaxy did. Our biggest misses were actually in the biggest categories: Best Picture was won by Birdman, not Boyhood; Alejandro Inarritu beat Richard Linklater for Best Director; and Big Hero 6 prevailed over How to Train Your Dragon 2. Whiplash was close behind with an average of $22,565 in six theaters. Today we look at the two writing categories, ending with Best Adapted Screenplay. Andrews passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his abilityand his sanity. Currently, Melanie's work can be seen in The Purge starring Ethan Hawke, which opened number one at the box office. Writing and directing a short is a potential passageway to creating a full-length feature film. Next, he edited THE SPACE BETWEEN and ANY DAY NOW for director Travis Fine. The short caught the attention of critics and audiences when it premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and went on to win Best U.S. Short Film. In addition to his academic achievements, Walters also has the rare distinction of being a winner on JEOPARDY. Anchored by extraordinary performances from Miles Teller and J.K. SimmonsSimmons absolutely dominates every frame of the picture. He began his career as an assistant in CAA's motion picture department. I hate ceremonies. [43], At the 87th Academy Awards, J. K. Simmons received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance, Tom Cross won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing and Craig Mann, Ben Wilkins and Thomas Curley won the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing. Whiplash Original Short Film - YouTube Here's Why Damien Chazelle's Whiplash Was Produced By Horror Studio Before it was a best picture nominee, Damien Chazelle 's Whiplash started as a short . Director Damien Chazelle Writer Damien Chazelle Stars Johnny Simmons Nate Lang J.K. Simmons See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 11 User reviews 4 Critic reviews Awards are available through our research services. Marketing and promotion. For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary. Finally, P.K. Litvak continues to broaden and elevate the company's lineup by producing and financing feature projects NIGHTCRAWLER, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo, THE COUP starring Owen Wilson and Pierce Brosnan, and WHIPLASH from emerging writer-director Damien Chazelle. Melanie is a member of the Art Director's Guild. Damien Chazelle's Short Film: Whiplash | Indie Film Hustle He's making the kind of musician that would throw a cymbal at him. Following several years of solo law practice, Walters commenced his film producing career in 2003, specializing in the financing of independent features. Most recently, JK filmed Jeremy Sisto's feature Breakpoint. In 2014, he wrote and directed his second feature film Whiplash, based on his award-winning short film Whiplash (2013). Andrew invites Nicole to the performance but finds out she is in a new relationship. Figures will therefore fluctuate each week, and totals for individual titles can go up or down as we update our estimates. A provocative, at times terrifying piece of filmmaking, you don't have to like it to recognize the quality of Damien Chazelle 's Oscar winning film, Whiplash: BLACK We hear a HIT. Tom Cross (Editor) is an editor of feature films, documentaries and television. Boyhood garnered 47% of the total vote, and Birdman 46%, giving the Linklater epic the tiniest of edges. Whiplash is a 2013 American drama short film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. ", "In its feverish tempo, 'WHIPLASH' moves like a thriller as meticulously precise, and as thrillingly volatile, as the music it celebrates. He later got the funding and made his original film. Even though Fletcher says very little to him that night, he ignites in Andrew a passion to achieve his goal. Reitman made his feature film debut with the 2006 hit Thank You For Smoking. Its opening week Blu-ray share was 67%, which is stunning. More What was largely expected to be a fairly comfortable win for Gone Girl this weekend turned out to be a bit of a squeaker, thanks to a better-than-expected $23.46 million estimated opening for Dracula Untold. Birdman, Boyhood, The Imitation Game, and others continue to get accolades, but there are also some films that are being passed over too often. Like with Best Director, this is a two-horse race with the same two films at the top of the list. Because of his single-mindedness toward music, Andrew's relationship with his family deteriorates, and he breaks up with his girlfriend, Nicole, to focus on his ambitions. It also reached its first major milestone over the weekend and will earn more in the future. His third book, Familyhood, hit the shelves in 2011. Whiplash (2014) Summary News Box Office International Video Sales Full Financials Cast & Crew Trailer Synopsis Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. It sold 1.99 million units generating $37.59 million in the process. As for the Independent Spirit Awards nominations, Birdman led the way with 6 nods, while Boyhood, Nightcrawler, and Selma were right behind with 5 each. Song of the Sea was next with $17,967 in one theater. It has already earned some measure of mainstream success and with room to grow, it will stay in theaters for a while. However, it was a Wednesday release and it earned $13,145 over five days. Haunted by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew is determined to rise to the top of the country's most elite music conservatory. The film received multiple awards and nominations, winning Academy Awards for Best Film Editing and Best Sound Mixing, and also being nominated for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. Chazelle and Blumhouse first made "Whiplash" as an 18-minute short film and when that earned raves at Sundance . Munchausen made waves upon release in large part due to Aster's impressive direction. Benoist beat out 900 other girls nationwide to land the new female leading role of "Marley" on FOX's hit show "Glee.". Filming took place in September 2013 throughout Los Angeles in the course of 20 days. A teacher who is very ecigeant and maybe the nostalgy of a student who have huge opportunity and the pressure about that. Since that time, Walters has played a vital role in the growth and success of the company, establishing Bold Films/Sierra Affinity partnership and redefining the direction of company's slate, placing a firm focus on studio caliber features with top tier filmmakers and A-List talent. More We are still waiting for the DGA nominations to be announced, but we had the first major awards show on Sunday. While attending Princeton High School, writer-director Damien Chazelle was in the "very competitive" Studio Band and drew on the dread he felt in those years. They are currently shooting Reitman's next film, which he wrote with Erin Cressida Wilson. Both films premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. 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