"It's always been really exciting to have emotional mini-narratives within the game, like somebody who got injured, somebody who gets a play. The game tells us what it is," says Kate Hackett, an editor on the show.
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE SALLY MENKE MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
The Sally Menke Memorial Editing Fellowship honors the memory of beloved Sundance Institute mentor Sally Menke (editor on Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds) and supports an emerging narrative editor in advancing their craft and building their career. The 2018 Fellow is Kate Hackett, whose work includes Amy Adrion’s acclaimed Half the Picture, a feature documentary about women directors in Hollywood, as well as myriad fiction short films. Kate attended the 2018 Directors Lab, where she worked with two directors on scenes from their feature screenplays. She will receive a yearlong mentorship outside of the Lab, as well as associate membership with ACE.
KATE HACKETT: FILMMAKER MAGAZINE INTERVIEW →
Editor Kate Hackett on "Half The Picture"
Hackett: As a woman in film myself, I’ve found that the film has taken on an emotional power in my life. I find myself referring back to the stories that the subjects in our film tell as sources of personal inspiration and encouragement.
HALF THE PICTURE WILL PREMIERE AT SUNDANCE 2018 →
Sundance Film Festival Unveils Full 2018 Features Lineup
Women's issues and black lives matter in diverse lineup of independent films that speak to contemporary concerns.
Half the Picture (Director: Amy Adrion, Producers: Amy Adrion, David Harris) — At a pivotal moment for gender equality in Hollywood, successful women directors tell the stories of their art, lives and careers. Having endured a long history of systemic discrimination, women filmmakers may be getting the first glimpse of a future that values their voices equally.
HALF THE PICTURE: IndieWire →
“‘Half the Picture’ is the culmination of my lifetime as a film lover,” says director Amy Adrion, “and is a tribute to the women who inspired me to make films. Also, it was important to me that we ‘be the change’ women filmmakers and film lovers want to see in the world. On the production, I’ve got a majority female crew, including my cinematographers, camera team and editor.
Read More