Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky share their approach to producing their critically acclaimed films ‘Paradise Lost’, ‘Brother’s Keeper’ and ‘Metallica: Some Kind of Monster.’
The producing team trained in the ‘Direct Cinema style’ under the Maysles Brothers (‘Gimme Shelter’, ‘Meet Marlon Brando’, ‘Grey Gardens’).
Berlinger and Sinofsky went on to self-produce their first film ‘Paradise Lost.’ It earned $1.2 million in gross revenues. ‘Paradise Lost’, ‘Brother’s Keeper’ and ‘Metallica: Some Kind of Monster’ earned critical acclaim and cult status.
This exclusive interview originates from the chapter, “Scene Coverage,” in Cyber Film School’s multi-touch ebook, available through Apple Books.
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