Meet the Filmmaker
Jason Smilovic: Slevin’s lucky screenwriter
Q: Did you ever imagine your story would have a cast like this?
A: The movie had been relegated to what we call “writing sample” status.
It was simply going to be reduced to a calling card and hopefully get
me jobs as a writer. We never dreamed of this.
Q: A lot of times a screenwriter has to sell his project and is not
involved in production. What motivated you to stay attached to this project?
A: I was fortunate enough to stay involved in this film, but I always
hope to get involved with people who embrace the collaborative nature
of filmmaking, who feel the more people involved, the better. We made
this movie with our friends.
Q: Paul McGuigan is a director who shoots entire scenes, uninterrupted.
Does this style of directing help preserve your original vision and stay
true to your script?
A: I think it stays true to the performance. [In the past] they only
shot masters. Nowadays, everything is coverage and so many performances
lack in authenticity because they feel like they are cobbled together. |
