The Nonprofit Behind Beasts
The making of Beasts of the Southern Wild has become a bit of an industry fairytale on its own. Conceived by two childhood friends, created by a group of artists, filmmakers and friends, shot on the...
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From Baker to Beasts and Back
The New York Times recently sent journalist Melena Ryzik to visit Dwight Henry at his now famous bakery, The Buttermilk Drop, down in New Orleans. Mr. Henry reveals that while he was hesitant to take...
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Quvenzhané Wallis graces the cover of Entertainment Weekly
Our girl Quvenzhané Wallis graces the cover of this year’s Entertainment Weekly Special Oscar Guide 2013 issue and we just had to share the spread! Benh Zeitlin says of his star: She’s an incredibly...
View ArticleBenh Zeitlin on The Colbert Report!
“My guest tonight is a director, who at the age of 26 directed his first feature film which has now been nominated for four Oscars. I will pretend that I’m happy for him.” – Stephen Colbert The Colbert...
View ArticleCritical Reviews of Beasts of the Southern Wild
For its ‘Eye on the Oscars 2013: Best Picture’ series, Variety gathered some of the film reviews that have been written since the release of Beasts of the Southern Wild. Read them here and let us know...
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Quvenzhané Wallis in People Magazine!
Quvenzhané Wallis was featured in People Magazine‘s Salute to the Oscar Nominees photo spread alongside actors Robert DeNiro, Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, Sally Field, Anne Hathaway and more. What a...
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10 Lessons on Filmmaking from Benh Zeitlin
Filmmaker Magazine asked director Benh Zeitlin for a list of 10 lessons on filmmaking. 1. Pay tribute to your heroes, in your own voice. 2. Your film must be a done deal. Only the journey is...
View ArticleThe Little Indie That Could
Made by a rag tag crew of filmmakers and artists, Beasts of the Southern Wild was financed with the help of grants, film institutes and non-profit financiers, Cinereach. While the motivation for making...
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Quvenzhané Wallis to star in Annie Remake
You won’t have to wait long to see our girl, Quvenzhané Wallis, back on the big screen. Industry blog, The Wrap, reports that Quvenzhané has been cast in the lead role of Annie in a remake to be...
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James Beard Q&A with Josh Penn: Food & Beasts
The James Beard Foundation interviewed producer Josh Penn about the role of food in Beasts of the Southern Wild and within film in general. JP: So much of the culture in the Louisiana bayou is about...
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