Yet as the guiding aesthetic of the predominantly white, male world of american independent filmmaking, its stultifying. He has directed six feature films over the past two decades, but is best known for 2015s tangerine and 2017s the florida project. Jul 23, 2015 directed by sean baker, the muchbuzzedabout sundance film tangerine is now in select theaters, and no film school spoke with codirector of photography radium cheung, hksc about how the film was shot only with the iphone 5s, and why that worked for this film. Directed by sean baker, the muchbuzzedabout sundance film tangerine is now in select theaters, and no film school spoke with codirector of photography radium cheung, hksc about how the film was shot only with the iphone 5s, and why that worked for this film. Sean bakers tangerine sure to rile sundance tangerine reveals a rowdy side of l. Ti west and james ransone discuss their film, in a valley of.
Win sean bakers acclaimed tangerine on bluray plus check out an exclusive featurette. This is one indie film that passes the proverbial ill know it when i see it test. Nov 15, 2015 danny boyles film could equally well have ended with scenes from sean bakers tangerine, a vibrantly colourful feature shot entirely on a modified iphone 5s. The film was shot with three iphone 5s smartphones tangerine premiered at the 2015 sundance film festival on. Sindee rella sits in a small booth across from alexandra inside donut time, a small, dingy donut shop on the corner of. I dont think ive ever been so happy to be visually and aurally assaulted for 90 minutes, but sean bakers tangerine is a special kind of cinematic trash, hiding its intentions until the whirlwind style makes you dizzy. Danny boyles film could equally well have ended with scenes from sean bakers tangerine, a vibrantly colourful feature shot entirely on a modified iphone 5s. Interview with tangerines sean baker sydney unleashed. Tangerine karren karagulian, james ransone, writerdirector sean baker and mya taylor talk tangerine at the variety studio at sundance. Filmed entirely on an iphone, this unforgettable, likely controversial gritty dramatic tale is from the mastermind behind little seen gem starlet, sean baker. Tangerine may have had a tiny budget, but the films heart. Jul 16, 2015 merry christmas eve, expletive deleted is the first line of dialogue heard in director sean bakers tangerine, setting the table for this singular films heady mix of sentiment and. Tangerine by sean baker kitana kiki rodriguez, james.
The iphone sean baker used to film tangerine will be. How sean baker shot tangerine on an iphone and invented a new. A decidedly modern christmas tale told on the streets. Filmmaker sean baker on not giving up the creative. Director sean bakers prior films starlet, prince of broadway brought rich texture and intimate detail to worlds seldom seen on film. Bassett congratulations, the sundance film festival reaction really spread the word. And its a story about two trans women played by two trans women. Uproxx sean baker s zippy, riotous comedy is the real deal, loaded with comic flair and laced with an arresting poignancy. Filmmaker sean baker on not giving up the creative independent. How the filmmakers behind sundance hit tangerine shot on an. Sennheiser clipmic digital mobile recording microphone for ios devices. Sean bakers oblique but boisterous farce tangerine takes its title from the movies orange hue, which evokes the low. Tangerine director sean baker may be a straight white man, but hes made a terrific movie about transgender women of color by jeremy kinser july 9, 2015 at 8.
Tangerine 2015 sean baker, kitana kiki rodriguez, mya. A decidedly modern christmas tale told on the streets of l. Find release information for tangerine 2015 sean baker on. How sean baker shot tangerine on an iphone and invented a new cinema exclusive video. Dec 18, 2017 sean bakers tangerine may have failed to garner any oscar nominations, but it is about to get something even better. Daniel bergeronsupplied so how is it possible to make a beautiful movie on an iphone. David opie chats with tangerine director sean baker famed for being shot entirely on an iphone, tangerines fascinating insight into the trans community has led to it becoming the breakout. How the filmmakers behind sundance hit tangerine shot on. Tangerine was the one that opened up doors for us, sean baker. Sean baker tangerine director sean baker presents another visionary take on the wild ups and dangerous downs of life in americas underbelly, featuring an oscarnominated turn from willem dafoe. To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images tangerine bluray. Tangerine represents a quantum leap for trans people on film. Tangerine, a teenybudget comedy that packs an emotional. Tangerine follows suit, bursting off the screen with energy and style.
The art of iphone filmmaking with tangerine director sean baker ft. Sean bakers tangerine may have failed to garner any oscar nominations, but it is about to get something even better. Sean baker talks tangerine, and making a movie with an. Completing the cast of tangerine tangerine visual style theatrical trailer. Sean baker is an american film director, cinematographer, producer, screenwriter, and editor. Gci guest instructor, directordp sean baker discusses his hit sundance film tangerine, and why he chose to shoot on the iphone 5s. A hooker tears through tinseltown on christmas eve searching for the pimp who broke her heart. Feb 10, 2016 how sean baker shot tangerine on an iphone and invented a new cinema duration. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend james ransone, starlet, generation kill hasnt been faithful during the 28 days she was locked up, the sex worker and her best friend, alexandra newcomer mya taylor, embark on a mission to get to the bottom of the scandalous rumor. Rightclick here to download the mp3 download on apple podcasts direct watch on youtube. With refreshing vitality, sean baker sprinkles sugar on tangerines.
Filmic pro app this helped lock exposure, focus, white balance, but also gave them better compression. A hooker tears through tinseltown on christmas eve. He is best known for the independent feature films starlet, tangerine, and the florida project. Shot on three iphones 5ss with a pair of unknown actresses as leads, sean bakers tangerine was a hazardous proposition, but the finished product justifies every ounce of risk involved in the production, showing just how far the crew could stretch a minuscule budget. Dec 29, 2015 david opie chats with tangerine director sean baker famed for being shot entirely on an iphone, tangerines fascinating insight into the trans community has led to it becoming the breakout. Jul 07, 2015 if the phrase independent film has in recent years felt problematic to you, with onetime rebels going studio and alisters populating your neighborhood film festival, sean bakers tangerine is cause for celebration.
And there is something of that sly irony in sean bakers newest film, tangerine, for baker is a good deal more interested in those doing the treading on those stars, those who walk on and work in the streets, than in those who have their names emblazoned into them. Jul 24, 2015 tangerine sean baker, 2015 july 24, 2015 july 24, 2015 melissa tamminga it is christmas eve in hollywood, a day in tinseltown when everything is even more brightly showy than usual. Sean bakers zippy, riotous comedy is the real deal, loaded with comic flair. Tangerine how to shoot a sundance hit on your iphone. Tangerine is a 2015 american comedydrama film directed by sean baker, and written by baker and chris bergoch, starring kitana kiki rodriguez, mya taylor, and james ransone. Looking to feast your eyes on tangerine on your tv or mobile device at home. The film subsequently made a big impression at sundance and became a surprise indie hit.
Kitana kiki rodriguez, mya taylor, james ransone, sean baker. With kitana kiki rodriguez, mya taylor, karren karagulian, mickey ohagan. The encounter that follows will reveal unexpected depths in both characters, and new layers of moral complexity in sean baker s unmissable tangerine, a sneaky sliceoflife indie that comes on. It breathes and lives in the same world as its characters, with the now famous iphone imagery casting a relentless vision unto an ideal aesthetic. Jul 12, 2017 shot on tricked out iphone 5ss along the streets of l. Tangerine by sean baker kitana kiki rodriguez, james ransone.
It breathes and lives in the same world as its characters, with the now famous iphone imagery casting a relentless vision. Tangerine was the one that opened up doors for us, sean. I dont think ive ever been so happy to be visually and aurally assaulted for 90 minutes, but sean baker s tangerine is a special kind of cinematic trash, hiding its intentions until the whirlwind style makes you dizzy. In 2016, writer and producer of the indie hit the florida project chris bergoch gave a fascinating masterclass on how he and sean baker shot their previous movie on smartphones. Jul 06, 2015 sean baker talks tangerine, and making a movie with an iphone from left, mickey ohagan, kitana kiki rodriguez, radium cheung and sean baker making tangerine, directed by mr. If the phrase independent film has in recent years felt problematic to you, with onetime rebels going studio and alisters populating your neighborhood film festival, sean bakers tangerine is cause for celebration.
Shot on iphone 5s, sean bakers tangerine finds startling beauty in the often squalorous surroundings. With refreshing vitality, sean baker sprinkles sugar on. Talking all things tangerine, sean had me entranced, plus what a nice guy. Director sean bakers tangerine wowed the crowds at this years sundance film festival for both its thematic content and innovative technical approach. Please share it in your social networks facebook, twitter, email etc by using social media buttons at the side or bottom of the blog. Director,camera operator,casting,cinematographer,editor,producer,screenwriter. Tangerine by sean baker overdrive rakuten overdrive. Sean baker born february 26, 1971 is an american film director, cinematographer, producer, screenwriter and editor. Merry christmas eve, expletive deleted is the first line of dialogue heard in director sean bakers tangerine, setting the table for this singular films heady mix of sentiment and. Tangerine is a 2015 american comedydrama film directed by sean baker, and written by. He is also one of the creators of cultfave sitcom greg the bunny. How sean bakers tangerine shines a light on hollywoods. Director sean baker s prior films starlet, prince of broadway brought rich texture and intimate detail to worlds seldom seen on film. How sean baker shot tangerine on an iphone and invented a new cinema duration.
Not only did it take the 2015 sundance film festival by storm, but it also garnered numerous nominations at this years spirit awards mya taylor also took home the prize for best supporting female. Sean baker talks tangerine, and making a movie with an iphone from left, mickey ohagan, kitana kiki rodriguez, radium cheung and sean. For starters, you need to spend a few hundred bucks on added extras. Sean bakers tangerine follows transgender sex workers alexandra and sindee rella played by newcomerstowatch mya taylor and kitana kiki rodriguez. Sean baker s oblique but boisterous farce tangerine takes its title from the movies orange hue, which evokes the low, slanted winter sun and suggests a perpetual 5 p. Oct 05, 2018 sean baker is an american film director, cinematographer, producer, screenwriter, and editor. Sean baker on filming tangerine and making the most of. The film was shot with three iphone 5s smartphones. Uproxx sean bakers zippy, riotous comedy is the real deal, loaded with comic flair and laced with an arresting poignancy. Sean bakera straight, white cisgender a person whose gender identity matches their sex at birth man from new jerseyhas collaborated with a variety of subjects, fashioning fictions from their lived experience. Or post to your blog and anywhere else you feel it would be a good fit. Tangerine official movie site available on dvd and bluray. Sep, 2015 gci guest instructor, directordp sean baker discusses his hit sundance film tangerine, and why he chose to shoot on the iphone 5s. Tangerine is part buddy comedy, part revenge quest and part identitypolitics lark.
Find release information for tangerine 2015 sean baker on allmovie. Shot on tricked out iphone 5ss along the streets of l. The guardian tangerine pops with a rare sense of onthestreet energy. Tangerine may not be the summer comedy we asked for, but it just might be the. Tangerine, sean baker, filmmaker, sundance film festival winner. Tangerine director sean baker may be a straight white man. Tangerine may have had a tiny budget, but the films.
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