Claudia Jennings
A documentary short on the explosive life, career and tragic death of former Playboy model and cult movie actress Claudia Jennings.
Todd McCarthy
Director
Todd McCarthy
Writer
Casts & Crew
Also Directed by Todd McCarthy
Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing. Themes: the DP tells people where to look; changes in movies (the arrival of sound, color, and wide screens) required creative responses from DPs; and, these artisans constantly invent new equipment and try new things, with wonderful results. The narration takes us through the identifiable studio styles of the 30s, the emergence of noir, the New York look, and the impact of Europeans. Citizen Kane, The Conformist, and Gordon Willis get special attention.
A veteran film critic explores the legacy of Cannes Film Festival regular Pierre Rissient.
Noted Hollywood stars and directors talk about the history and evolution of the film industry in Los Angeles.
