Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, known for their work on Marvel's Captain Marvel, are returning to their indie roots with the film "Freaky Tales," which will premiere at Sundance. The film, backed independently by Macro and eOne, is an anthology set in 1987 Oakland, combining sci-fi, Blaxploitation, and action-adventure elements. Despite their studio experience, the duo embraced creative freedom within budgetary constraints and leaned on skills gained from their studio tenure. "Freaky Tales" is generating buzz as a top sales title at the festival, with a premiere set for the Eccles Theater.
Director Gareth Edwards, known for films like "Rogue One" and "Godzilla," discusses his new sci-fi epic "The Creator" and his desire to make studio movies on a blockbuster scale in a leaner, more efficient way. With a budget of $80 million, Edwards aimed to strip down the crew and production process to its essentials, injecting spontaneity and creative freedom into the filmmaking process. By working with cinematographers Greig Fraser and Oren Soffer and utilizing affordable, lightweight technology, Edwards sought to create a visually stunning film that feels grander than its budget would suggest. Despite the challenges of studio filmmaking, Edwards remains grateful for the opportunities and is excited about the possibility of making smaller-scale films like his debut feature "Monsters" again.
