DIRECTOR'S CUT
Director's Cut is a new studio-based television series produced by WPT and hosted by Charles Monroe-Kane. This series features Wisconsin filmmakers and provides a venue to discuss and screen independent film. Each 30-minute episode provides an opportunity for guest artists to discuss the creative process and screen clips from their completed projects or works-in-progress. Contact us at directorscut@wpt.org.
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Charles Monroe-Kane
An experienced broadcaster and a passionate fan of independent filmmaking, Charles brings a fresh and enthusiastic style to Director's Cut. He welcomes viewers to join his conversations with guests to explore the world of Wisconsin filmmaking.
THE FILMMAKERS
Frank X. Sommers & Frank Caruso
Recorded Dec. 10, 2008.
"Going Great White" is a well-crafted satire of the American Dream, skewering
everything from homeschooling to fitness programs along the way. "Going
Great White" is a zany journey into the desperate world of pyramid sales
schemes. It's "Best In Show" meets Amway.
Melissa Lawrenz
Recorded Dec. 10, 2008.
"Heather" is a high school drama that follows teenager, Heather, an outsider who tries to get closer to popular boy Steve. At a weekend party and he rapes her. Heather must again defend herself against those who don't believe her.
Christian Otjen
Recorded Nov. 18, 2008.
"Reeseville" is a murder mystery, set in the rural Midwest. David Meyers returns to Reesevill to find his father committed suicide or did he? The outwardly peaceful appearance of Reeseville begins to unravel as the town's dark underbelly is exposed.
Frank Anderson and Barry Poltermann
Recorded Nov. 18, 2008.
"The Life of Reilly" is an adaptation of Charles Nelson Reilly's acclaimed one-man show. Famous for his game show innuendo, CNR takes us through his bizarre, tragic, hilarious, and ultimately amazing life with a potent blend of tenderness and quick one-liners.
Jason Gullickson and Matthew M. Cribben
Recorded Nov. 18, 2008.
"Breakdown" is the story of a band that never made it out of the incubator but created an environment of inspiration and provided another generation with the knowledge that the creative venture, not financial success is the true reward.
Milwaukee Spotlight Student Film Fest
Recorded Oct. 2, 2008.
Milwaukee Spotlight Student Film Fest directors Dominic Inouye and James Carlson discuss the fests success. Plus two very talented young directors, Sam Shapson and Mike Cheslik discuss their films and upcoming projects.
Brian Standing
Recorded Sept. 8, 2008.
Director Brian Standing discusses several of his wide range of films
including "Pedalphiles," "War Is Sell," and "Counter-Revolution" as
well as discuss the purpose and origins of the film studio he founded,
Prolefeed Studios.
Scott Rivera
Recorded Sept. 8, 2008.
"Exact Change" follows twenty-five Milwaukee high school students along a civil rights bus tour through Atlanta, Selma, Montgomery, Birmingham, and Memphis, for a first-hand look how the experience changes their attitudes toward race relations.
Jim Carrier
Recorded Sept. 8, 2008.
Director and originator of Wisconsin Film School Jim Carrier discusses "Faces in the Water," a documentary that tells the stories carved on the Civil Rights Memorial, as well as "Midnight in Montgomery" is an uncompleted film about Hank Williams fans.
Seth Hedrington and Nick Holle
Recorded Aug. 28, 2008.
The crime comedy "Illegal Use of Joe Zopp" tells the story of Joe Zopp, who returns to his hometown after years in anonymity, only to discover everyone thinks hes dead. Hes forced to unravel the mystery of his own death.
Brent Notbohm
Recorded Aug. 28, 2008.
"Madison" tells the story of Michael, traumatized war correspondent and UW alumnus who has recently returned from Baghdad. Michael struggles with the horrors of war and looks for answers and hope in his old stomping grounds.
Tashai Lovington and Robert Lughai
Recorded Aug. 28, 2008.
"Mad City Chickens" weaves multiple stories and issues on city chickens and their keepers in a non-linear fashion rarely seen in a documentary. Experience the humor and heart of what's fast becoming an international backyard chicken movement.
Andy Beversdorf
Recorded June 24, 2008.
"Here, Kitty, Kitty" looks at the 2005 debate in Wisconsin on whether to legalize the shooting of cats. The film scratches beneath the surface to reveal a surprisingly nuanced tale of ruthless cat-lovers, unapologetic cat-drowners, and deposed politicians.
Amrys O. Williams
Recorded Apr. 8, 2008.
"I Have a Sister" tells the story of
how an adverse reaction to the DPT vaccine left the filmmaker's younger
sister with brain damage.
Erik Gunneson
Recorded Apr. 8, 2008.
"Milk Punch" follows a couple of aimless young
punks, Boot and Curly, who decide one hot day to steal a mint 1972
Delta '88. On a long joy ride with unemployed Verona, they initially
elude the owners of the vehicle, who are seeking retribution.