Comic-Con 2009 – District 9 Interview with Neill Blomkamp
Comic-Con 2009 – Friday, July 24th, 2009 by David Chen
During my lifetime, there have been a handful of feature-length directorial debuts that have truly impressed me. Obviously, Rian Johnson’s Brick was one of them, and this year Marc Webb’s 500 Days of Summer wowed me with its heartfelt script and well-executed conceit. Later this summer, we’ll have the opportunity to see Neill Blomkamp’s first film District 9, perhaps one of the most original and ambitious science fiction films to be released in recent memory. I haven’t seen the film yet, but from what I’ve been hearing from all the journalists who have seen it, it’s impressive.
I sat down with Blomkamp yesterday at San Diego Comic Con 2009 to chat about some of his inspirations for the film, the process of getting it made, and what he might be working on next.
See the interview HERE
See the short that inspired the feature film. View ‘Alive in Joburg’ HERE
Ben Steiger Levine Short-Listed in the Saatchi 2009 Showcase
Spy Films’ director Ben Steiger Levine was short-listed in “Saatchi & Saatchi’s” new director showcase at Cannes 2009.
Congrats!
View Ben Steiger Levine’s REEL HERE
Rafael Lopez Saubidet Joins The Spy Films Family
After a couple of years studying Image & Sound Design at the University of Buenos Aires, Rafael spent some time studying filmmaking in New York, where he shot several short films.In 2007 he started to work as a Director, and had the chance to shoot for several countries and markets. His main skill is directing actors and has a very fresh sense of humor.
Rafael’s commercials were awarded in Festivals such as Cannes (he had 2 golden Lions at age 24 ), London International Awards, Clio, San Sebastián, Lápiz de Oro, Fiap and Circulo de Creativos.
Rafael joins Spy Films for exclusive Canadian representation.
View Rafael’s REEL HERE
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