In the Heights' director, cinematographer, and choreographer break down how they created their rotating stage for their love story. The musical of the summer, In the Heights, follows the diverse Latinx communities of Upper Manhattan through a story of love and dreams. A musical meant for the big screen has lots of amazing shots and dance sequences, all of them memorable in their way, but no moment tops the weightlessness of “When the Sun Goes Down.” The film's director Jon M. Chu recently discussed how they created the scene on the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast. Cinematographer Alice Brooks and choreographer Christopher Scott also joined the discussion to go into full detail on how they created the magic in “When the Sun Goes Down.” Chu, Brooks, and Scott all worked together to create many other dance sequences that make us dance along or wish we could be a part of the film’s world. They are responsible for the hit Step Up movies and the TV series The LXD: The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 28 June, 2021