A Short Film With A Big Splash: Rashida Jones Directs “A Swim Lesson”

This article originally appeared on AwardsFocus.com In just 21 captivating minutes, A Swim Lesson, the latest project from Grammy winner and Emmy nominee Rashida Jones, proves that big things can come in small packages. Stepping behind the camera as director and executive producer alongside Will McCormack, Jones crafts an Oscar-qualifying short documentary that’s making waves for its heartwarming message and inspiring portrait of human resilience. The … Continue reading A Short Film With A Big Splash: Rashida Jones Directs “A Swim Lesson”

Honoring The Past, Forging The Future: Wes Ball’s Vision For ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’

This article originally appeared on AwardsFocus.com In an interview with Collider in 2018, Director Wes Ball stated, “I’m not interested in doing a DreamWorks or Pixar-type movie, I’m interested in doing something closer to Planet of the Apes where you’re really gonna nail characters and show the harsh reality of what they live in.” As fortune would have it, the project that he was speaking … Continue reading Honoring The Past, Forging The Future: Wes Ball’s Vision For ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’