Backstage after winning seven Academy Awards All at once, anywhere — Most in a year for any title since 2013 gravity — Filmmaker Dan Kwan and producer Jonathan Wang talked about their willingness to use explosively fun features to address some of life’s darker and more difficult aspects.
The question was directed to Kwan, the writer, director and producer of the picture, referring to a reference he made on stage during the night of his struggles with anxiety and mental health issues. “There’s not much to expect, especially from the younger generation. Talking to students these days, there’s a certain darkness that’s prevalent throughout.” “
Kwan went on to say that while he himself had “many dark times” in his youth, “one of the greatest superpowers” he had when it came to dealing with personal challenges was his The ability to ‘talk’ about his experiences through art. “I think,” said the filmmaker. I really hope so, because there is another way to see the darkness and another way to face it head-on. “
Producer Wang then spoke about the shared responsibility of filmmakers and members of the media in terms of recognizing the power platforms bring and the kind of impact their work has on others. “I think it’s all… [of us] “In this room, we’re in the business of keeping things in perspective,” recalls the producer. And sometimes we do it with beauty, wanting to permeate a certain light, drawing people to the light.
“We’ve dedicated our lives to making good movies that ultimately lead to something good. [aren’t] It is the one that attracts attention and leads to downstream results. “
everywhere everything Tonight won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Editing, the first three being shared by Kwan and Scheinert. The first world title to premiere at SXSW and win Best Picture tells the story of aging Chinese immigrant Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh). She finds herself embroiled in a maddening multiverse adventure during an IRS audit. She saves the world by exploring other universes that connect with her life that she was able to lead.
Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr. and James Hong also star in this photo. Kwan and Scheinert wrote, directed and produced with Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, Mike LaRocca and Wang.
