Films like this are so clearly made with love and rely on character. What inspired you to tell this story in the form of a feature film?
Nikole Beckwith: In terms of what inspired the story, it was just curiosity.
Features: Q&A
April 22, 2021
Moffie – Q&A with Oliver Hermanus
by The National Board of Review
What was your experience working with the author of the memoir on which the film is based?
Oliver Hermanus: The first thing I did, when I was certain I would tackle it, was I met with [author Andre Carl van der Merwe] a few times.
April 16, 2021
Shiva Baby – Q&A with Emma Seligman and Rachel Sennott
by The National Board of Review
Emma, what was your inspiration for the film?
I feel like a lot of film students heading into their senior year want to go out with a bang, like a huge dystopian sci-fi film or a period piece, and I was one of those kids.
April 8, 2021
Long Weekend – Q&A with Stephen Basilone
by The National Board of Review
How did your filmmaking process begin?
Stephen Basilone: When I started my career, I had a writing partner for a very long time and we started off writing features.
April 1, 2021
Minari – Q&A with Lee Isaac Chung, Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, and Yuh-Jung Youn
by The National Board of Review
Steven, how did you conceive of Jacob initially?
Steven Yeun: When I read Isaac’s script, it was really honest from all perspectives and that was really the foundation of it all.