It’s a race to the finish on BEHIND THE LENS this week as we talk BEN-HUR and the Emmy nominated HER STORY!
Take a listen to Emmy nominated producer KATE FISHER and writer/producer/actor LAURA ZAK live talking about HER STORY, nominated for as Emmy this year as Outstanding Short Form Drama or Comedy Series. Hear Kate and Laura talk about everything from creation to writing to casting to costume and the importance of this we series not only in the indie world, but as it embraces the LGBTQ community in front of and behind the camera. (As a reminder to all eligible Emmy voters, Emmy voting ends August 29th.)
One of the most famous races in cinema history is the chariot race in William Wyler’s BEN-HUR. Well, move over Wyler, Charlton Heston and Stephen Boyd as there’s a new game in town with director Timur Bekmambetov, Jack Huston and Toby Kebbell who deliver a BEN-HUR for the 21st century complete with a chariot race for the ages. Take a listen to what Jack Huston and Toby Kebbell have to say about their chariot race, from training to filming, while Jack Huston also regales the physical rigors of being a galley slave.
