{"id":93034,"date":"2017-07-24T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=93034"},"modified":"2017-07-24T12:10:24","modified_gmt":"2017-07-24T17:10:24","slug":"a24-interview-menashe-directors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/a24-interview-menashe-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview: Behind A24&#8217;s Menashe with the Director and DP"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"how-shooting-a-guerrilla-style-feature-film-with-non-actors-and-limited-resources-brought-us-one-of-the-best-most-brilliantly-crafted-films-of-the-year\">How shooting a guerrilla-style feature film with non-actors and limited resources\u00a0brought us one of the best, most brilliantly crafted films of the year.<\/h2>\n<p><em>All images via <a href=\"https:\/\/a24films.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">A24.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>One of the most engaging and talked-about films to come out of Sundance this year landed a stellar distribution deal with A24, cementing the film&#8217;s success and gathering\u00a0praise for the film&#8217;s creators. Filmed entirely in Yiddish, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt6333086\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Menashe<\/em><\/a> is the story of a father forced to give up his son after the death of his wife. Due to the traditional standards of his Hasidic community, a parent cannot raise their child alone. The film is a <strong>funny yet\u00a0emotional trip<\/strong> through the lives of Menashe and his son as they spend their remaining time together.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/83UoZcdX__Y?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We spoke with the film&#8217;s director,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm2922880\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Joshua Weinstein<\/a>, and the\u00a0director of photography,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm1638539\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Yoni Brook<\/a>, about the grueling process of shooting a film with limited funds on the Canon C300.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"production\">Production<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-93131 size-full\" title=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP \u2014 Production\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-1.jpg\" alt=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP \u2014 Production\" width=\"755\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-1.jpg?resize=300,170 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-1.jpg?resize=277,157 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-1.jpg?resize=359,204 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-1.jpg?resize=543,309 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-1.jpg?resize=560,318 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-1.jpg?resize=150,85 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We asked Weinstein why he and DP Yoni Brook wanted to shoot a film like <em>Menashe<\/em>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>We were not interested in making Hollywood films &#8230; studio-type movies. We loved exploring New York City. Around every corner, there\u2019s something new and unexpected.<\/p>\n<p>When you think of New York City, you think of three things. The Empire State Building, yellow taxis, and black-hatted Hasidic Jews.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weinstein knew that there was a film he could make in the thriving Jewish community. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The journey through production was an\u00a0arduous labor of love. Whether it was <strong>dealing with unreliable cast and crew<\/strong>, or finding the necessary funding mid-production, <strong>roadblock after roadblock<\/strong> only inspired\u00a0the director to keep moving toward the finish line.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-93151 size-full\" title=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP \u2014 Canon C300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/CANON-C300.jpg\" alt=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP \u2014 Canon C300\" width=\"755\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/CANON-C300.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/CANON-C300.jpg?resize=300,134 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/CANON-C300.jpg?resize=277,124 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/CANON-C300.jpg?resize=359,161 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/CANON-C300.jpg?resize=543,243 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/CANON-C300.jpg?resize=560,251 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/CANON-C300.jpg?resize=150,67 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The duo chose to shoot the film on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.canon.com\/internet\/portal\/us\/home\/products\/details\/cameras\/cinema-eos\/eos-c300\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Canon C300<\/a>. Its <strong>low-profile body and versatile performance<\/strong> allowed them to capture authentic\u00a0Hasidic Jewish lifestyles. Making sure all the actors were comfortable was a top priority for Weinstein, stating that <strong>&#8220;as guests in their community it was important to make everybody feel safe and relaxed.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Brook recalls, &#8220;The <strong>ALEXA Mini wasn&#8217;t out yet, and I doubt we could have afforded it.<\/strong> [The Canon C300] was the best option that was mobile at the time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weinstein and Brook &#8220;wanted to make sure they way we captured the film would allow all this people who welcomed us into their homes to be the best actors they could. <\/span>So many of them have never seen a movie, let alone acted in one &#8230; <strong>the camera had to make them feel comfortable<\/strong>, as we were guests in their community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-93148 size-full\" title=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP \u2014 On Set\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menase_Behind_The_Scenes_Weinstein_A24.jpg\" alt=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP \u2014 On Set\" width=\"755\" height=\"607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menase_Behind_The_Scenes_Weinstein_A24.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menase_Behind_The_Scenes_Weinstein_A24.jpg?resize=300,241 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menase_Behind_The_Scenes_Weinstein_A24.jpg?resize=277,223 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menase_Behind_The_Scenes_Weinstein_A24.jpg?resize=359,289 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menase_Behind_The_Scenes_Weinstein_A24.jpg?resize=543,437 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menase_Behind_The_Scenes_Weinstein_A24.jpg?resize=560,450 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menase_Behind_The_Scenes_Weinstein_A24.jpg?resize=150,121 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This meant they needed as little gear as possible. They couldn&#8217;t assemble\u00a0a massive camera rig and still capture natural performances. Brook went on to say, &#8220;We didn&#8217;t want matte boxes, tripods, or infrastructure. We were also shooting in locations we weren&#8217;t sure we could film in. The camera had to be mobile.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Weinstein and Brook went on to discuss their familiarity with\u00a0Canon cameras from previous shoots. With a run-and-gun shoot like\u00a0this, knowing your equipment is an absolute must. The filmmakers\u00a0<strong>refused to carry unnecessary equipment and weight<\/strong> around.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-93137 size-full\" title=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP - Creamy Look\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe1.jpg\" alt=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP - Creamy Look\" width=\"755\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe1.jpg?resize=300,153 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe1.jpg?resize=277,142 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe1.jpg?resize=359,184 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe1.jpg?resize=543,278 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe1.jpg?resize=560,286 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe1.jpg?resize=150,77 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As for lenses, Weinstein said, &#8220;We mostly used <strong>cheap Russian still lenses that we adapted<\/strong>.&#8221; Those allowed him to capture the creamy look he wanted, and they were easy to\u00a0flare. Weinstein, &#8220;wanted the feel of neon and sodium vapor lights.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As for the rest of the gear, Brook quickly apologized:\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Sorry, gearheads, there was no MoVI or Steadicam. No jib arms. We used shoulder mounts, handheld, and a monopod.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When asked about the decision to shoot this\u00a0way, Weinstein exclaims, <strong>&#8220;The performance is the only reason people care &#8230; when you&#8217;re working with a budget like this, let the actors just do it.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"crafting-a-foreign-film\">Crafting a Foreign Film<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-93132 size-full\" title=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP \u2014 Foreign Film\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-2.jpg\" alt=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP \u2014 Foreign Film\" width=\"755\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-2.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-2.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-2.jpg?resize=270,150 270w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-2.jpg?resize=277,155 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-2.jpg?resize=359,201 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-2.jpg?resize=543,304 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-2.jpg?resize=560,313 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-2.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the standout features of this indie flick is that it&#8217;s entirely in\u00a0<strong>Yiddish<\/strong>. Weinstein says, &#8220;Some movies have dinosaurs, some movies have Transformers, we have real Hasidic Jews.&#8221; Filming\u00a0the movie in<strong> English was never even an option<\/strong>. Capturing real, authentic performances from real people was the key to the movie&#8217;s success.<\/p>\n<p>There were certainly challenges for Weinstein, who <strong>wasn&#8217;t a native Yiddish speaker<\/strong>. He explained that he\u00a0&#8220;spent an entire month working on the subtitles.&#8221; In fact, <strong>Weinstein shot the whole film in Yiddish without truly knowing the language.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To ensure his actors&#8217; performances were hitting all the right lines and marks, <strong>Weinstein&#8217;s sound mixer split the audio to live translator.<\/strong> Also, they always had at least one person on the crew who spoke Yiddish and could\u00a0serve as a translator while helping Yoni and Joshua communicate with the actors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP - Community alignnone wp-image-93161 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe2.jpg\" alt=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP - Community\" width=\"755\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe2.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe2.jpg?resize=300,167 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe2.jpg?resize=270,150 270w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe2.jpg?resize=277,154 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe2.jpg?resize=359,200 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe2.jpg?resize=543,303 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe2.jpg?resize=560,312 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe2.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another major challenge for the film was the\u00a0general <strong>lack of acceptance among the New York community for making the film<\/strong>. Weinstein says members of the community were not keen on\u00a0the director and his DP documenting their society. <strong>Disapproving community members filmed the camera crew <\/strong>and kept tabs\u00a0on them.<\/p>\n<p>So, even though one rabbi had blessed them, another rabbi a few blocks down did\u00a0not condone the film. Working and directing under this kind of surveillance created a sense of <strong>accountability<\/strong> he&#8217;d not previously considered.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the dynamics of their culture, <strong>the actors were at risk of being excommunicated from their\u00a0community for being involved with the film<\/strong>. The fact that Menashe was willing to put himself in this\u00a0position just goes to show the level of trust the actor placed in\u00a0Weinstein and Brook.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"working-with-non-actors\">Working with Non-Actors<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-93133\" title=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP \u2014 Non-Actors\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menshe-CI.jpg\" alt=\"Interview: Behind A24's Menashe with the Director and DP \u2014 Non-Actors\" width=\"755\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menshe-CI.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menshe-CI.jpg?resize=300,175 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menshe-CI.jpg?resize=768,449 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menshe-CI.jpg?resize=277,162 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menshe-CI.jpg?resize=359,210 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menshe-CI.jpg?resize=543,317 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menshe-CI.jpg?resize=865,505 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menshe-CI.jpg?resize=994,580 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menshe-CI.jpg?resize=560,327 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menshe-CI.jpg?resize=150,88 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In order to find the right people to play the right roles, Weinstein\u00a0spent the <strong>better<\/strong> <strong>part of a decade observing and learning about the community<\/strong>.\u00a0He wanted to know which members were more approachable, and which to stay away from. The time and dedication Weinstein put forth led the actors to trust him and &#8220;take a leap of faith.&#8221; The lack of experience among\u00a0the actors does not matter when it comes to performance. It&#8217;s all about building a relationship.<\/p>\n<p>A point Weinstein drives home is how important it is<strong> to be patient and understanding<\/strong>. When working with non-actors, it&#8217;s absolutely crucial to make them feel comfortable around the camera:\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Let it play out, and trust them and your crew. Some scenes during production\u00a0would take ten or more hours to get right, and that&#8217;s okay.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sundance-and-beyond\">Sundance and Beyond<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-93152 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-Still.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-Still.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-Still.jpg?resize=300,148 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-Still.jpg?resize=277,136 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-Still.jpg?resize=359,177 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-Still.jpg?resize=543,268 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-Still.jpg?resize=560,276 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Menashe-Still.jpg?resize=150,74 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the most astounding features about this film is that the lead actor, <strong>Menashe, had never even been to a movie theater.<\/strong> Menashe was never entirely sure why anyone\u00a0wanted to film him doing mundane everyday things. He could not understand why it was even interesting at all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>His first experience in a theater was in Park City, Utah at Sundance<\/strong>. Weinstein recalls that his reaction was a sensational whirlwind of emotions ranging from confusion to wonderment to joy. After\u00a0the screening, having heard people react with tears, laughter, and joy brought an indescribable feeling to Menashe:<strong>\u00a0&#8220;Everyone has a story they want to share and be validated in their existence.&#8221; said Weinstein. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This speaks to how much care and attention the filmmakers paid to accurately and compassionately crafting\u00a0a story that documents this lifestyle. At Sundance, <strong>the film was picked up by film distributor A24<\/strong> and slated for a summer release. The future looks bright for these filmmakers, and I can&#8217;t wait to see what they come up with next.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/a24films.com\/films\/menashe\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Menashe<\/em>\u00a0will be released on July 28th<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What are your thoughts about creating indie films with minimal setups?<\/strong> Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How shooting a guerrilla-style feature film with non-actors and limited resources brought us one of the best, most brilliantly crafted films of the 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