One of the many films to world premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival wasPaddleton.Directed byAlex Lehmannand written byMark Duplassand Alex Lehmann,Paddletonis about two best friends (Mark Duplass andRay Romano) and their unexpectedly emotional journey when one of them is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Unlike some films or TV shows that “Hollywoodize” what happens when you have terminal cancer (meaning it’s no big deal),Paddletontells a realistic story about normal people with genuine problems. You cansee the trailer hereand watch it for yourself when it premieres on Netflix on February 22nd.
Shortly after seeing the film, I sat down with Alex Lehmann for an exclusive video interview at the Collider Studio at the Kia Supper Suite in Park City. He talked about what the film is about, the challenges he faced in the editing room, where the idea to have the main characters love kung-fu came from, how he found the town of Solvang, California, what it was like working with Netflix, and a lot more.
I’d also like to take a moment to give special thanks to our Collider Studio partner, the all new2020 Kia Telluride, which was transporting filmmakers to our studio in celebration of the debut of the all new model, Kia’s first eight-passenger SUV that is several inches longer and wider than the brand’s award-winning Sorento.
Libations flowing at the Collider studio and parties were provided byLIFEWTR, Tequila Comisario, Sensi Tuscany Wines, Blue Moon Belgian WhiteandDragonfly Coffee Roasters. Food during the evening parties was provided byGreene St. Kitchen of Palms Casino Resorthelmed by Chef Du CuisineLanny Chin. Brand partners also active during the day-part includemou, a luxury footwear and accessories line, andThe Wild Immersionendorsed by Jane Goodall who was on-site with the world’s first ‘virtual reserve’.
Check out what he had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about.
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