Sean Ellis gives us insight into storytelling, camera choice, immersion, werewolves, and more. Most filmmakers probably want to do exactly what Sean Ellis does, which is to tell all kinds of stories, and tell them in nuanced ways, with absolutely gorgeous imagery, supported by stellar casts. The fact it's all done on film stock is an added benefit. Ellis' new film at Sundance 2021 is Eight for Silver, a reimagining of the classic werewolf tale that stars Boyd Holbrook as a pathologist on the trail of monsters in the late 1800s. He learns an act of brutal violence against a Roma caravan has left a small village in the grips of a curse, with one unfortunate family at its center. Ellis wore several hats on the project, including cinematographer. His background as a fashion photographer and commercial director (he's worked with Vogue, Cartier, Stella McCartney, and more) enabled him to create shots that are as stunning as they are stifling, beautiful and sinister all at once. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 1 February, 2021