2021. VOIR. Season 1

Neil Kellerhouse (Netflix)

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Netflix Presents

A Netflix Documentary Series

A Collection of Visual Essays…

… For the Love of Cinema

A collection of essays in praise of cinema from executive producers David Fincher (“The Social Network,” “Mank“) and David Prior (“The Empty Man“).

Film lovers examine the cinematic moments that thrilled, perplexed, challenged and forever changed them in this collection of visual essays.

Executive Producers: David Fincher, Joshua Donen, Neil Kellerhouse, David Prior, Ceán Chaffin
Executive Producers: Ross M. Dinerstein, Ross Girard

Co-Producers: Keith Clark, Colin Frederick, Michael J. Urann, Peter Mavromates

A Campfire Studios Production

Original Music by: Jason Hill
Main Title Designed by: Neil Kellerhouse

Colorists: Ethan Schwartz, Eric Weidt

Shot on: RED
Collaboration Powered by: PIX
Post Production Services by: Light Iron
Post Production Sound Services by: Roundabout Entertainment, Skywalker Sound

01. Summer of the Shark

For Sasha Stone, summer 1975 evokes endless days, first kisses, “Jaws” on repeat — and the start of a long love affair with the movies.

Running Time: 00:17:26

Produced and Directed by: David Prior
Written and Produced by: Sasha Stone
Director of Photography: Martim Vian
Edited by: Keith Clark
Production Designer: P.L. Jackson
Costume Designer: Samantha Kuester
Casting Director: Kelly Knox
Visual Effects by: Savage VFX, Ollin VFX
Filmed with Panavision Cameras & Lenses

Narrated by: Sasha Stone

Young Sasha: Eva Wild
Young Lisa: Olive Bernadette Hoffman
Teen Sasha: Shannon Hayes
Teen Lisa: Molly Ann Grotha
Mother: Tea Jo Raza
Teen Boy #1: Ben Flohr
Teen Boy #2: Dylan Darwish
Teen Boy #3: Dillon Smith
Boy: Marik Knight
Mom’s Boyfriend: Dominick Brown
Swimsuit Lady: Sara Kay Godot
80s Cashier #1: Spencer Morgan
80s Cashier #2: Shane Rogers
80s Concession Stand Worker: Garret Bales
70s Movie Clerk: Ryan Powless
Pop Rocks Kids: Hudson Prior, Marlowe Prior

02. The Ethics of Revenge

Forever changed after seeing Park Chan-wook’sLady Vengeance,” Tony Zhou breaks down the uneasy perils and pleasures of revenge.

Running Time: 00:18:25

Written, Produced and Directed by: Taylor Ramos & Tony Zhou
Produced by: Nach Dudsdeemaytha
Directors of Photography: Alfonso Chin, Martim Vian
Edited by: Lori Zei, Tony Zhou

Narrated by: Tony Zhou

03. But I Don’t Like Him

Love “Lawrence of Arabia,” but can’t embrace its protagonist? Drew McWeeny examines likability and the monsters we’re drawn to in the dark.

Running Time: 00:22:23

Produced and Directed by: David Prior
Written and Produced by: Drew McWeeny
Director of Photography: Martim Vian
Edited by: Keith Clark
Visual Effects by: Savage VFX, Ollin VFX

Narrated by: Drew McWeeny

04. The Duality of Appeal

For animators like Glen Keane, appeal means harmony in design. It’s also led to narrow beauty standards for female characters — and new challenges.

Running Time: 00:22:18

Written, Produced and Directed by: Taylor Ramos & Tony Zhou
Produced by: Nach Dudsdeemaytha
Directors of Photography: Alfonso Chin, Martim Vian
Edited by: Lori Zei, Tony Zhou

Narrated by: Taylor Ramos

05. Film vs Television

How has film’s challenging storytelling held up against the small screen’s welcoming character arcs? Digital changed it all, says Taylor Ramos.

Running Time: 00:20:07

Written, Produced and Directed by: Taylor Ramos & Tony Zhou
Produced by: Nach Dudsdeemaytha
Director of Photography: Alfonso Chin
Production Designer: Jordan Bent
Edited by: Tony Zhou
Storyboarded by: Taylor Ramos
Visual Effects by: Savage VFX

Narrated by: Taylor Ramos

The Viewer: Celia Aloma

06. Profane and Profound

For young Walter Chaw, “48 Hrs.” kicked off a crucial conversation about race in America — not to mention a host of interracial buddy movies.

Running Time: 00:22:35

Produced and Directed by: Keith Clark & Julie Ng
Written and Produced by: Walter Chaw
Edited by: Julie Ng

Narrated by: Walter Chaw

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