
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'
A look at the unusual process used in the making of the film Shortbus (2006) featuring interviews, behind the scenes footage and clips from the feature film. Director John Cameron Mitchell starts with the concept of using real sex in a film with a positive message. The cast of unknowns is selected from homemade audition tapes and then a callback audition workshop. More acting workshops are used to develop the characters and script. The project overcomes a number of obstacles and the rest of the film's development is followed up until its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 13, 2007
Runtime
0h 31m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
63%
Original Title
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'
Production Companies
Sundance Channel, Spectrum Media Productions
Director
M. Sean Kaminsky
Description
A look at the unusual process used in the making of the film Shortbus (2006) featuring interviews, behind the scenes footage and clips from the feature film. Director John Cameron Mitchell starts with the concept of using real sex in a film with a positive message. The cast of unknowns is selected from homemade audition tapes and then a callback audition workshop. More acting workshops are used to develop the characters and script. The project overcomes a number of obstacles and the rest of the film's development is followed up until its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
Cast
Crew
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