Damien Chazelle

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 23 - DAMIEN CHAZELLE - DIRECTOR OK, here’s the episode you’ve been waiting for! Team Deakins has an extensive conversation with the talented director Damien Chazelle (LA LA LAND, FIRST MAN, BABYLON). We talk about his approach to movie making and his experiences on his various movie sets. We learn how he likes to work with his collaborators as well as what is important to him in making a movie. It’s a great conversation and we’re happy to share it with you!

An action-packed episode! Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to share some final Oscar nomination predictions (1:00) before engaging in a truly chaotic 2023 movie auction. Then, the team from ‘Babylon’—writer-director Damien Chazelle, actor-producer Olivia Hamilton, and producer Matthew Plouffe—talk with Sean about making their ambitious Hollywood feature, and the hive that has grown around it (1:21:00).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuest: Chris Ryan, Damien Chazelle, Olivia Hamilton, and Matthew Plouffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Director Damien Chazelle discusses his new film, Babylon, with fellow director Taylor Hackford in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, Chazelle discusses the real-life figures who inspired the lead characters in the film, capturing the DNA of a "party movie" through the use of music, and crafting an atmosphere on set where life blends with art. The film chronicles the rise and fall, outsized ambition, and outrageous excess of multiple characters during Hollywood’s transition from silent to sound films in the late 1920s. Please note: spoilers are included. See photos and a summary of this event below: https://www.dga.org/Events/2023/February2023/1222_QnA_Babylon.aspx

Steven Spielberg and Damien Chazelle discuss the making of West Side Story, including the cast bonding and tragic storyline. They explore the balance of fantastical elements and realism in the film, updating the classic musical for a new generation while maintaining its timeless elements, and the process of setting up shots and determining the color palette.

Damien Chazelle, acclaimed director known for his work on 'Whiplash', discusses his journey from a 15-minute short film to a full-length feature that stole hearts at Sundance. He dives into the intense dynamics between a jazz drummer and his tough mentor, fueled by his own high school experiences. The conversation also highlights the pivotal role of Jewish émigrés in shaping film noir and American cinema, illuminating their profound impact on storytelling and cultural narratives.