'Saltburn' Cinematographer Linus Sandgren Talks Shooting The Aristocratic Dark Comedy

Cinematographer Linus Sandgren’s latest project, ‘Saltburn’ is a sharp dark comedy follows an outsider’s journey into the titular aristocratic mansion, with twists, turns and intrigue galore. Sandgren sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss his creative process behind the alluring look of Saltburn.

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'Rebel Moon' VFX Supervisor Marcus Taormina Discusses Snyder's Vision & The Extended Cut

FilmSpeak sits down with VFX Supervisor Marcus Taormina for ‘Rebel Moon’ to break down the film’s effects and production process, as well as the that highly-anticipated Snyder Cut.

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How Composer John Powell Tackled the Larger Than Life 'Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie'

Even with more than thirty years of industry experience and over 80 credits to his name, John Powell still finds himself learning new things and tackling unique challenges. The composer found himself at a creative impasse with his first ever documentary ‘STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie’.

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Actor Orlando Jones on the Future of Content Creation: “I don’t believe the gatekeepers are in control, anymore”

Orlando Jones, comedian and former star of ‘American Gods’ sits down with FilmSpeak to reflect on the union strikes, studios crumbling and his new independent film, ‘Til Death Do Us Part’.

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Things Might Be "Miserable" on Some Movie Sets For Casper Van Dien, but He Wouldn't Have it Any Other Way

His energetic and nonchalant energy about his experiences is exactly why Casper Van Dien remains a fan-favorite. Fans can now watch Van Dien in The Flood, battling alligators, looking hot, wet, and miserable and enjoy the fact that he’s still having fun. The actor sits down with FilmSpeak to discuss his latest film and the things that seem insane to people outside the industry.

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There’s A Lot More To ‘Maggie Moore(s)’ Director John Slattery Than Roger Sterling

The iconic actor, a staple of American television for three decades, talks about his latest feature ‘Maggie Moore(s),’ starring his ‘Mad Men’ co-star and long-term collaborator Jon Hamm, as well as his approach to directing, and ruminations on his late colleague Robert Morse.

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'School Spirits' Cast Discuss Eerie New Series

The cast of School Spirits (Milo Manheim, Rainbow Wedell & Spencer MacPherson) chat with FilmSpeak in a round table interview, where they discussed their own theories about the series’ twists and turns, how they factored their own high school experiences into their craft, and how they found their niche in the tried-and-true high school genre.

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SUNDANCE ‘23: Composer Dabney Morris Discusses ‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’

According to composer Dabney Morris, Rachel Lambert’s ‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’ is a difficult film to describe. The film focuses on escapist fantasies about what it would be like to be dead, and that macabre sense of existentialism needed a specific process in the score. Morris sits down with FilmSpeak to explain how he did it.

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Vivien Ngô: The Jill-of-all-Trades Behind 'Daughter'

Vivien Ngô is a rising talent who has spent the last few years establishing her career on film and in television. You might have seen her featured in episodes of Shameless, Class of Lies, and NCIS: New Orleans, but Ngô is currently promoting her first lead role in the indy-thriller ‘Daugther’, doubtlessly, the first of many to come.

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SUNDANCE '23: Composer Brian McOmber and the Power Struggle of 'Fair Play'

Composer Brian McOmber is responsible for the music behind the tension-filled Fair Play., and he’s no stranger to the world of indie film. The workhorse musician has three films at Sundance this festival, but he took some time off his busy schedule to speak to FilmSpeak about his banner year.

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SUNDANCE '23: Composer Heather McIntosh on the Horrors of Modern Dating in 'Cat Person'

Composer Heather McIntosh sits with FilmSpeak to discuss her latest project - the score of Susanna Fogel’s Cat Person. The film shares its name with his inspiration: a short story from 2017 that went viral that spurred a conversation about modern dating, sex, and romance.

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