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Director Catherine Hardwicke joins host, Jenny Curtis, and guest co-host, Dana Gourrier in a virtual sit-down on HOLLYWOOD UNSCRIPTED. Throughout the conversation they discuss: 0:50 - How Catherine has spent her time during Quarantine.  1:28 - Catherine’s beginning as an architect and the advice on creativity from her professors.  2:32 - Why animation was not the right path for her.  3:20 - The fun of designing TANK GIRL 3:55 - Learning to direct not only from classes, but from working with big directors in production.  5:06 - Being confident in the work through massive preparation.  6:00 - Catherine’s memory of Dana’s knockout audition for DON’T LOOK DEEPER. As well as Dana’s memory of her audition experience with Catherine.  7:20 - What Catherine looks for in auditions and how she creates an atmosphere of play in the audition room.  9:30 - The process of creating THIRTEEN with Nikki Reed, based on Nikki’s real-life experiences as a form of therapy.  11:39 - Evan Rachel Wood’s quote of needing to be sexual and not sexual as a teenager and how Catherine kept the young women safe and comfortable on set.  14:15 - Once Catherine moved to directing, she was ready to leave production design behind.  14:43 - LORDS OF DOGTOWN and how it was the male coming-of-age story version of THIRTEEN 16:08 - Nikki Reed’s character in LORDS OF DOGTOWN 16:37 - Catherine’s love of working with young actors, but also her work with established performers.  17:07 - Jenny’s favorite scene with Heath Ledger and Catherine’s experience working with him and witnessing his process.  18:52 - TWILIGHT and the surprising blockbuster success.  20:07 - Male directors being hired for YA blockbusters after Catherine’s success with TWILIGHT.  21:31 - Catherine’s approach to seeking work.  22:13 - Catherine’s love of action and how she applies that to her films.  23:55 - How Catherine’s approach to storytelling begins with relating to the characters and how the visuals come naturally to her.  24:41 - The action sequences in MISS BALA and working with the actors, Gina Rodriguez and Ismael Cruz Cordova.  24:40 - DON’T LOOK DEEPER and Catherine’s interest in getting involved.  28:26 - The difference in working in short form content.  29:03 - Jenny and Dana’s connection to CalArts and Don Cheadle’s addition to DON’T LOOK DEEPER 29:39 - Having to direct both for vertical and horizontal mode for Quibi.  31:05 - Finding and working with Helena Howard 32:17 - Finding a character through costume and Dana’s distinct necklace for her character in DON’T LOOK DEEPER.  33:38 - The leap of faith in hiring Helena as the lead of the show and the work before the shoot.  34:41 - The different genres Catherine has worked in and how she doesn’t define the divisions between them.  35:54 - Finding ways to put personal passions in her screenplays and how TWILIGHT had a bigger affect on the audience because of it.  37:35 - The architecture featured in DON’T LOOK DEEPER.  38:12 - Looking back on THIRTEEN and not having anything Catherine would change.  38:59 - The creative relationship with cinematographer Elliot Davis.  39:55 - The delight and privilege of a career in storytelling.  Learn more: Hollywood Unscripted Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter ----------------- Hosted by: Jenny Curtis Guest Host: Dana Gourrier Producer: Jenny Curtis Executive Producer: Stuart Halperin Theme Music by: Celleste & Eric Dick A CurtCo Media Production