[17] For certain scenes, professional drummer Kyle Crane served as Teller's drum double. Overall, the top voter-getters in 18 out 24 categories went on to win the Oscar on the night, including all acting awards, all but one of the technical awards, and all the short films. On a serious note, while my job is all about movies and I love watching movies, I love paying attention to box office numbers, I even love Awards Season. With our annual Oscar Prediction contest underway, now is the best time to look at the nominees and try and figure out who the favorites are and which films should just feel honored to be nominated. That catalyst led him to attend both the Bezalel Academy of Arts in Jerusalem and the prestigious Sam Spiegel School of Film and Television, where he received numerous scholarships and cinematography awards. See production, box office & company info. Helen Estabrook (Producer) is the producing partner of filmmaker Jason Reitman and runs Right of Way Films. Since each film is so different, we can't give you exact percentages of where your funding should go, or how much each category needs. At his father's request, Andrew meets a lawyer representing the parents of Sean Casey, a former student of Fletcher's. More Fury will top the box office chart this weekend with a solid, but unspectacular, $23.5 million, according to Sonys Sunday morning estimate. Whiplash (2014) Summary News Box Office International Video Sales Full Financials Cast & Crew Trailer Synopsis Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. And. Top 6 Reasons to Write A Short Film - WeScreenplay They've ranged from big studio releases to surprise gems from the independent film world. It earned seven nominations, while Boyhood and The Imitation Game tied for second with five apiece. Finally, P.K. Whiplash || A Sony Pictures Classics Release This practically guarantees some measure of mainstream success; however, unless it can earn some Awards Season nominations, it likely won't expand truly wide. ", Simmons has appeared on the Broadway stage in performances of "Guys and Dolls," "Laughter on the 23rd Floor," "A Change in the Heir," "Peter Pan" and "A Few Good Men.". Other credits include Yahoo's THE FUZZ and HBO's FUNNY OR DIE PRESENTS. Suddenly, financing no longer was an issue for a feature; independent finance company Bold Films (which did Nightcrawler) stepped up with $3.3 million for the full-length film's budget. Michel Litvak (Producer) is a Belgian industrialist who founded the independent production and finance company Bold Films in 2004. Blum began his career as the producing director of the Malaparte theater company, which was founded by Ethan Hawke. After directing the super low budget "Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench" in 2009, . [2], On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the film scored 94% based on 303 reviews, with an average rating of 8.60/10. I hate ceremonies. "A work of bravura filmmaking. The family moved to Citrus County, Florida when Miles was twelve. STOWELL broke onto the movie scene in 2011 with a compelling performance in DOLPHIN TALE, opposite Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr. and Ashley Judd. [12] Early on, Chazelle gave J. K. Simmons direction that "I want you to take it past what you think the normal limit would be," telling him: "I don't want to see a human being on-screen any more. In this tragic family drama, directed by John Cameron Mitchell, Miles played 'Jason Willette,' a bit of a loner teen who escapes into a world of comic books and science fiction. The movie garnered much attention and praise for its ensemble cast of Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johanson, Jessica Beal and Toni Collette. The feature film was done on a very small (for a Hollywood movie) budget of about $3.3 million. The BAFTA winners were announced on Sunday and there were a few surprises, including the number one winner. Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue Blumhouse also produced the phenomenally successful sequels Paranormal Activity 2, Paranormal Activity 3 and Paranormal Activity 4. Writing and directing a short is a potential passageway to creating a full-length feature film. Whiplash (2014) - Financial Information - The Numbers A muscular and accomplished work of kinetic cinema built around two tremendous acting performances. This single act changes the young man's life forever. Script to Screen: Whiplash - Carsey-Wolf Center More on that later. Sony Pictures acquired distribution rights for most of the world, releasing the film under its Sony Pictures Classics and Stage 6 Films banners for its North American and international releases, respectively. Finally there's Whiplash, which could lead the way on the Per Theater Chart. Post-production. Miles Teller (Andrew) had the distinct honor and privilege of making his feature screen debut opposite Nicole Kidman in the film based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play Rabbit Hole. Anchored by extraordinary performances from Miles Teller and J.K. SimmonsSimmons absolutely dominates every frame of the picture. Director Damien Chazelle Writer Damien Chazelle Stars Johnny Simmons Nate Lang J.K. Simmons See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 11 User reviews 4 Critic reviews Awards This is the second best per theater average of the year, behind only The Grand Budapest Hotel. He next directed Juno in 2007 for which he earned his first Oscar nomination, followed by Up in the Air in 2009, which was recognized with six Academy Award nominations and earned Reitman a Golden Globe and the WGA Award for Best Screenplay. With a full slate of films and television to be released in the next 9 months, David Lancaster launched RUMBLE FILMS in June of 2014 after serving as co-president of Bold Films from 2006 through March 2014. Was originally planned to be a feature film but the writer/director could not get funding for it so he made this short film and submitted it to the Sundance film festival. [15] The film was shot in 20 days, with a schedule of 14 hours of filming per day. [3], In August 2013, Miles Teller signed on to star in the role originated by Johnny Simmons; J. K. Simmons remained attached to his original role. The final film in the $10,000 club was Awake: The Life of Yogananda with an opening of $18,885 in one theater. He rents a car but arrives late and forgets his sticks at the rental office. [10] The film also took the grand prize and the audience award for its favorite film at the 40th Deauville American Film Festival. Song of the Sea was next with $17,967 in one theater. The teacher is clearly the main focus here with his behavior and the way he teach. A teacher who is very ecigeant and maybe the nostalgy of a student who have huge opportunity and the pressure about that. Terri Taylor (Casting Director) has worked on over 40 feature films over the course of her almost 20-year career in casting. Whiplash 2013 TV-14 18 m IMDb RATING 7.8 /10 5.7K YOUR RATING Rate Short Drama Music A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student. Litvak continues to broaden and elevate the company's lineup by producing and financing feature projects NIGHTCRAWLER, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo, THE COUP starring Owen Wilson and Pierce Brosnan, and WHIPLASH from emerging writer-director Damien Chazelle. I enjoyed the editing too and find it very pleasant to watch. A short film's budget breaks down into: Pre-production. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. With a dedication to making commercial films with artistic vision, Litvak has diversified the company's slate by developing films in a wide variety of genres that include dramas, thrillers, sci-fi and independent festival favorites. After a sports injury sidelined him, he agreed to perform in a local theater production and it was there that he discovered a passion for acting. He learns that Casey hanged himself due to depression and anxiety caused by Fletcher's abuse. Film Budget Breakdown: What's in a Budget? (+ free template) Whiplash Original Short Film Cheesy Buzz 1.33K subscribers 21K views 5 months ago #Whiplash Please support the channel for as little as $1 Monthly: https://bit.ly/3WpBMjj One Time:. [6] He based the conductor, Terence Fletcher, on his former band instructor (who died in 2003) but "pushed it further", adding elements of Buddy Rich and other band leaders known for their harsh treatment. Plus, predictable probably means the Awards Season voters are making the right choices, as surprises usually mean someone made the wrong choice. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. For March 2015 THE COUP, which stars Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan, and Lake Bell will be released by The Weinstein Company. [41], Whiplash was originally planned to compete for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, but on January 6, 2015, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced that the film would instead be competing in the Adapted Screenplay category[42] to the surprise of many including Chazelle,[43] due to the short film premiering at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival (one year before the feature film's release), even though the feature film's script was written first and the short was made to attract investors into producing the feature-length film. Munchausen made waves upon release in large part due to Aster's impressive direction. Whiplash: Cracking the whip | Features | Screen Reiser is also remembered for notable performances in films such as "Diner," "Bye, Bye Love," "The Marrying Man," "Aliens," "One Night at McCool's" and "Beverly Hills Cop" ("I" and "II"). She met Jason Blum when she was hired to help cast the wildly successful Paranormal Activity 2. Courtesy of New York Film Festival. Over a drink, Fletcher admits his teaching methods were harsh but argues they were necessary to motivate his students to become successful, citing Charlie Parker's rise to fame as an example. Last year, Taylor cast the critically acclaimed Hitchcock, directed by Sasha Gervasi. This is also a two-horse race, but one of the horses has a significant, but not insurmountable lead. Both films premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. As for the Independent Spirit Awards nominations, Birdman led the way with 6 nods, while Boyhood, Nightcrawler, and Selma were right behind with 5 each. Our biggest misses were actually in the biggest categories: Best Picture was won by Birdman, not Boyhood; Alejandro Inarritu beat Richard Linklater for Best Director; and Big Hero 6 prevailed over How to Train Your Dragon 2. He most recently finished shooting the independent film WHIPLASH opposite Miles Teller and JK Simmons. She has worked with Academy Award winning directors, such as: Steven Spielberg, Mike Nichols, Sam Mendes and Steven Soderbergh; as well as acclaimed up-and-comers, like: Craig Brewer, Sasha Gervasi and most recently, Whiplash director, Damien Chazelle. Emboldened by this acceptance, Andrew summons the courage to ask out Nicole, the counter girl at his local theater for whom he'd nursed a silent and unrequited crush. and they suggested making the short as a device to generate a budget for the feature, which obviously worked out great. The polls are closed in our 18th annual Predict the Academy Awards contest, and it has turned out to be the most exciting two-horse race in the history of the contest. Birdman picked up the biggest prize, but there were six different winners in the six categories. Boyhood garnered 47% of the total vote, and Birdman 46%, giving the Linklater epic the tiniest of edges. Together with the editor Tom Cross, who edited both the original and the feature film, great. Gary Michael Walters (Executive Producer) is the Chief Executive Officer of Bold Films and is actively involved in all aspects of the company including production, development, distribution and finance. Earlier films included the 2006 Golden Globe nominee for Best Picture BOBBY, directed by Emilio Estevez and starring Sir Anthony Hopkins, Demi Moore, Shia Lebouf, William H. Macy and Sharon Stone. Haunted by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew is determined to rise to the top of the country's most elite music conservatory. Cross then collaborated with director Damien Chazelle on the short film, WHIPLASH, which won the Short Film Jury Award: U.S. Fiction at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Other films include the 2008 Toronto Film Festival Official Selection MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, with Susan Sarandon and Anton Yelchin, the sci-fi thriller STARSHIP TROOPERS 3, the acclaimed drama COME EARLY MORNING, featuring the powerful performance of Ashley Judd, and the Official Selection of both the 2009 Toronto and Venice International Film Festivals THE HOLE from GREMLINS director Joe Dante that won the first ever Primo Persol Award in Venice. I Am Ali is a documentary, so it could do well in art house circuits, but its chances of expanding significantly are very limited. The overall box office champ, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, earned an average of $14,122, which is lower than anticipated, but still pretty good. She guest starred on "Blue Bloods," "The Good Wife" and "Law & Order SVU" SVU before her arc on Showtime's critically acclaimed series "Homeland." Whiplash (2014 film) - Wikipedia But Damien Chazelle didn't plan it that way. In particular, we adjust weekly sales figures for the quarter once the total market estimates are published by the Digital Entertainment Group. He previously worked at Paramount, where he produced that studio's upcoming micro budget comedy Drunk Weddings. By Mia Galuppo. The Writers Guild of America nominations were latest to be announced, but were there any real surprises? Lancaster also returned to Broadway this season with the multiple Tony award winning musical production of The Bridges of Madison County, after previously producing the Pulitzer Prize winning, 'night, Mother, both with (long time colleague) Marsha Norman. Walters is also a member in good standing with the California Bar Association. As an associate, she helped cast Catch Me If You Can, Traffic, Road To Perdition, Galaxy Quest and The Legend of Baggar Vance, to name a few. Andrew quickly discovers that Fletcher is relentlessly strict, emotionally manipulative, and abusive to his students; he slaps and berates Andrew when he fails to keep tempo during the ensemble's rehearsal of Hank Levy's titular piece, "Whiplash.". Austin Stowell (Ryan) is one of the industry's most promising rising stars with an enviable slate of upcoming films. Vana as Metz, a trombonist who gets dismissed by Fletcher mid-rehearsal, Adrian Rashad Driscoll as Reed, a trombonist. After a grueling five-hour practice session with Tanner and Connolly on "Caravan," Andrew earns back the core position. The film, which marks Gosling's debut as writer and director, stars Christina Hendricks, Saoirse Ronan, Ben Mendelsohn and Eva Mendes. Nominees in Bold are the ones predicted to win by our readers. "[35], The film appeared on many critics end-of-year lists. "[30] Whiplash also won the 87th Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing and the 87th Academy Award for Best Film Editing. For a family film, it is hard to comprehend. Here's Why Damien Chazelle's Whiplash Was Produced By Horror Studio Chazelle and Blumhouse first made "Whiplash" as an 18-minute short film and when that earned raves at Sundance . As revenge, Fletcher leads the band into a song Andrew does not know and does not have the sheet music to. Whiplash - Short Film by Damien Chazelle (HD/Blu-Ray) The site's critical consensus states, "Intense, inspiring, and well-acted, Whiplash is a brilliant sophomore effort from director Damien Chazelle and a riveting vehicle for stars J. K. Simmons and Miles Teller. He is known for playing the character J. Jonah Jameson in Sam Raimi's Spider Man trilogy. Since that time, Walters has played a vital role in the growth and success of the company, establishing Bold Films/Sierra Affinity partnership and redefining the direction of company's slate, placing a firm focus on studio caliber features with top tier filmmakers and A-List talent. Damien Chazelle had written the Whiplash screenplay well before he even considered making it a short film. Ironically Miles was cast once again as Willard, but this time in the new Paramount film Footloose, which was released in October 2011. On the small screen Simmons played LAPD Assistant Chief Will Pope in TNT's hit series "The Closer." [43], At the 87th Academy Awards, J. K. Simmons received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance, Tom Cross won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing and Craig Mann, Ben Wilkins and Thomas Curley won the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing. After a disastrous performance, Andrew walks offstage humiliated but returns and cuts off Fletcher's introduction to the next piece by playing the intro to "Caravan", cueing the band himself. Having committed the music to memory, Andrew gets the opportunity to play. She produced of the World Festival of Sacred Music documentaries, which were inspired and hosted by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. On the other hand, predictable means less work for me. From the producers of THE BLIND SIDE, this inspirational true story follows a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to fight for her survival. They are currently shooting Reitman's next film, which he wrote with Erin Cressida Wilson. Watch: How 'Whiplash' the Short Led to 'Whiplash' the - No Film School Metacritic collected lists published by major film critics and publications and in their analysis, recorded that Whiplash appeared on 57 lists and in 1st place on 5 of those lists. are available through our research services. Projections for today have it potentially falling into third place behind Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day on Sunday, which doesnt bode well for its legs long-term. Directors Like 'Whiplash's' Damien Chazelle Drum Up Attention With Short Films. The overall number one film, Dumb and Dumber To, was next with an average of $11,450, while The Homesman was right behind with an average of $11,358 in four theaters. Lancaster has been involved in the development, finance, production and distribution of over 35 motion pictures and several major stage plays and television series since his start in the entertainment business in the early 1980s. Like with Best Director, this is a two-horse race with the same two films at the top of the list. Best Director is a clearer contest, but still close, and still a bout between Boyhood and Birdman. [7], Right of Way Films and Blumhouse Productions helped Chazelle turn 15 pages of his original screenplay into a short film starring Johnny Simmons as Neiman and J. K. Simmons (no relation)[8] as Fletcher. A journey that can be seen alternately as a descent into madness or an ascent to greatness comes to a crescendo on the biggest platform for Andrew's talents the unforgiving stage of Carnegie Hall. ", "In its feverish tempo, 'WHIPLASH' moves like a thriller as meticulously precise, and as thrillingly volatile, as the music it celebrates. This winter, JK will start shooting NBC's new comedy "Growing Up Fisher" opposite Jenna Elfman. The Golden Globes winners were announced Sunday night and while there were not a lot of surprises, there are some things worth talking about. It also reached $1 million in the process, barely. Andrew's maniacal effort to achieve perfection is further fueled by Fletcher's psychological brinksmanship. However, it was a Wednesday release and it earned $13,145 over five days. The film was produced by Bold Films, Blumhouse Productions, and Right of Way Films. This site may be governed by it's ownTerms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. J.K. Simmons (Fletcher) has appeared in diverse projects spanning motion pictures, television and the stage on and off Broadway. Is the Oscar picture beginning to take shape? Top 10 (listed alphabetically, not ranked) Stephen Whitty, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 20:06. More We have a rather long list of limited releases this week, but sadly only three of them are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. More With our annual Oscar Prediction contest underway, now is the best time to look at the nominees and try and figure out who the favorites are and which films should just feel honored to be nominated. Its success led to Bold Films financing and producing the feature length film and Taylor once again teamed up with Blum, Jason Reitman (Executive Producer) and Chazelle to cast the movie. Because of his single-mindedness toward music, Andrew's relationship with his family deteriorates, and he breaks up with his girlfriend, Nicole, to focus on his ambitions. The Oscar ceremony is tonight and we will be live-blogging the winners assuming I don't get bored and wander away. The screenplay appeared on the 2012 Black List, and the short won the Short Film Jury Award for U.S. Fiction at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Since Tanner cannot play without the sheets, Andrew replaces him for the next set. At this point, the film has already earned some measure of mainstream success, while it still has room to grow. Onstage at JVC, before the first piece, Fletcher reveals that he knows Andrew testified against him. At BOLD, Lancaster oversaw the cult sensation DRIVE, starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Nicolas Winding Refn (Best Director award at Cannes), which was released by FILMDISTRICT and grossed over $80 million worldwide. The film received multiple awards and nominations, winning Academy Awards for Best Film Editing and Best Sound Mixing, and also being nominated for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. Determined to impress Fletcher, Andrew intensifies his drum practicing. Notable credits include Travis Fine's ANY DAY NOW (Editor), Scott Cooper's CRAZY HEART (Additional Editor), the David Milch HBO series DEADWOOD (Assistant Editor), and Michel Negroponte's science-fiction documentary W.I.S.O.R. Crisp, sharp. Sharone Meir (Director of Photography) was born in Israel, and his interest in film began with photography classes in high school. ", "'WHIPLASH' will have audiences cheering and begging for an encore. Paul Reiser and his family currently reside in Los Angeles. "[25] On Metacritic the film has a score of 88 out of 100, based on reviews from 49 critics, indicating "universal acclaim. Most recently, JK filmed Jeremy Sisto's feature Breakpoint. Our DVD and Blu-ray sales estimates are based on weekly retail surveys, which we use to build a weekly market share estimate for each title we are tracking. This would be stunning for a visually intensive action film aimed at Fanboys. opened with an average of $13,108 in 272 theaters.