Ethan Coen discusses the fun they had casting pop star Justin Timberlake for a small part as an early 1960's folk singer in Inside Llewyn Davis.
Directors Joel and Ethan Coen discuss the challenge of finding an actor who could carry the film and perform the music in the story of Inside Llewyn Davis.
The Coens discuss the ties Inside Llewyn Davis shares with another film of theirs that heavily incorporates music into the story, O Brother, Where Art Thou?
The Coen brothers describe how they recorded musical performances live on set and lead Actor Oscar Issac's impeccable timing.
Highlight: Associate Director Judith Colonna discusses the crew required, and the coordination efforts that need to take place in order for her program to run.
Director Ethan Coen talks about Inside Llewyn Davis with Moderator Barry Sonnenfeld after a screening at the DGA in New York.
Ethan Coen explains the limited use of handheld camera in Inside Llewyn Davis and the intention behind that creative decision.
Director Ethan Coen talks about using real life 1960's New York folk singer Dave Van Ronk as a jumping off point for the story in Inside Llewyn Davis.
Highlight: Director Robert Fishman lays out his practice for camera coverage during an NCAA game.
Highlight: Director Mark Grant discusses how despite having so much camera equipment to work with, a Director should prioritize coverage of the game over making creative shots.
Highlight: Director Suzanne Smith lays out how she prepares for and anticipates shots that will be needed for an NCAA basketball game.
Highlight: Director Robert Matina compares his role to that of an air traffic controller and touches on the coordination of moving between events.