Interviews — FilmSpeak

Twenty Years Later, Director Peter Chelsom Reflects On His Inadvertent Classic 'Serendipity'

In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, director Peter Chelsom reflects on the one film of his that’s become an accidental classic: Serendipity. In the twenty years since, fans new and old have continued to respond positively to leading it to become both a cult romantic comedy and a cult holiday film.

The Creative Team Behind the Award-Winning 'Flee' Speaks About the Weight of the Film

Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s ‘Flee’ may be out in theaters now, but it’s been generating buzz since it premiered at Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Told through the medium of animation, this foreign language documentary is easily one of the best films of the year. In two exclusive interviews, we speak with the Director and Composer, Uno Helmersson about the award-winning and genre-bending film.

'Nightmare Alley' Composer Nathan Johnson on Guillermo del Toro and the Art of Collaboration

Simply put, the sound of Guillermo del Torro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’ is exquisite. In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, composer Nathan Johnson (Knives Out) who scored the film ,explains that the first time he watched it with no music he had already known it was a “masterpiece.”

'Chucky' Composer Joseph LoDuca on Introducing Hope to the Franchise, the Theme of Bullying, and Season 2

Legendary composer Joseph LoDuca has become an integral part of the ‘Chucky’ franchise once again, as he scored the the premiere season of the horror television reboot. In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, he explained that he chose to introduce some interesting and foreign concepts to the score for this horror mainstay.

'Mayday' Cinematographer Sam Levy Explains How Dance Inspired The Film's Empowering Aesthetic

Karen Cinorre’s new action-packed fairy tale, ‘Mayday’, is equal parts Alice in Wonderland and Sucker Punch. Even though you wouldn’t know it, speaking in a recent interview with FilmSpeak, Director of Photography Sam Levy explained that his work on this project wasn’t influenced by any other movies or photographs, but rather, dance.

InterviewsDempsey PillotSeptember 17, 2021Sam Levy, Mayday, Cinematography, Cinematographer, Interview with Sam Levy, InterviewComment

'Lorelei' Director Sabrina Doyle Discusses Fatherhood and Second Chances

Sabrina Doyle chats with FilmSpeak about her latest film ‘Lorelei’, starring Jena Malone as a single mom raising three kids, and Pablo Schreiber as an ex-convict who learns to love them despite not being their father.

InterviewsDempsey PillotAugust 29, 2021Lorelei, Pablo Schreiber, Jena Malone, Sabrina Doyle, Interview, DirectorComment

'The Green Knight' Cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo Discusses Creating a Cinematic Palette and Mise-En-Scène

Director David Lowery could not have the created the vision that is ‘The Green Knight’ without the help of cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo. Speaking exclusively to FilmSpeak’s Kaleena Steakle, Palermo discussed the film’s color palette, his preferred method of mise-en-scène, his favorite part of the film, and much more.

InterviewsDempsey PillotAugust 18, 2021the green knight, A24, CinematographyComment

Composer Haim Frank Ilfman Discusses His Process For Designing A Film's Score, And 'Gunpowder Milkshake'

In anticipation of Netflix’s ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’, composer Haim Frank Ilfman sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss where the idea for the sound came from, his relationship with longtime collaborator and director Navot Papushado, and his possible involvement in the film's already announced sequel.

Interviews, NetflixDempsey PillotJuly 15, 2021Gunpowder Milkshake, Netflix, Composer, composer interview, Haim Frank IlfmanComment

‘The Water Man’ Composer Peter Baert Discusses His Personal Connection To the Film

Composing films had always been a dream for Belgian Musician Peter Baert, and his journey to the big screen is as whimsical as the film he recently completed, ‘The Water Man’; the directorial-debut of Oscar-winning-actor David Oyelowo.