The crowd-pleasing “Hidden Figures” might be based on a true story in an unknown chapter of American history, but not every detail was drawn from real life. The film follows a trio of Nasa mathematicians and engineers during the early sixties “Space Race” era, including Taraji P. Henson as Katherine Johnson, Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughn and Janelle Monae as Mary Jackson, but it also required the invention of at least one crucial character.
To create the fictional role of Space Task rroup director Al Harrison, screenwriter Allison Schroeder used three different Nasa past chiefs – including two of Johnson’s own bosses – to round out the character. She gave special attention to the inclusion of personality traits from John Stack, a lauded Nasa aeronautical engineer who Schroeder billed as “kind of this perfect chauvinist feminist,” a forward thinker who was compelled by finding the best person for the job, no matter their race or gender.
To create the fictional role of Space Task rroup director Al Harrison, screenwriter Allison Schroeder used three different Nasa past chiefs – including two of Johnson’s own bosses – to round out the character. She gave special attention to the inclusion of personality traits from John Stack, a lauded Nasa aeronautical engineer who Schroeder billed as “kind of this perfect chauvinist feminist,” a forward thinker who was compelled by finding the best person for the job, no matter their race or gender.
- 1/5/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
The Independent Cinema Office, the UK’s national organisation for the development and support of independent film exhibition, has confirmed speakers for its two flagship courses this summer.
At the Developing Your Film Festival course to be held in Motovun, Croatia, in July, Tribeca’s Geoff Gilmore will deliver the keynote about “the film festival of the future.” Speakers will also include Goteborg’s Mikael Fellenius; FestivalScope’s Mathilde Henrot; and Vilnius’ Mindaugas Morkunas.
On the Creative Digital Marketing course, former BBC senior producer Hugh Garry will talk about how marketeers can think imaginativley about the digital landscape and online behaviour.
The eight-month programme (which kicks off later in June) will also welcome speakers including John Stack, head of digital at TAte; Cat Turner of Native Ldn, and BFI’s head of digital content Anthony Thornton.
Catharine Des Forges, Director of the Ico, said: “We are thrilled to welcome our pioneering keynote speakers who join a growing...
At the Developing Your Film Festival course to be held in Motovun, Croatia, in July, Tribeca’s Geoff Gilmore will deliver the keynote about “the film festival of the future.” Speakers will also include Goteborg’s Mikael Fellenius; FestivalScope’s Mathilde Henrot; and Vilnius’ Mindaugas Morkunas.
On the Creative Digital Marketing course, former BBC senior producer Hugh Garry will talk about how marketeers can think imaginativley about the digital landscape and online behaviour.
The eight-month programme (which kicks off later in June) will also welcome speakers including John Stack, head of digital at TAte; Cat Turner of Native Ldn, and BFI’s head of digital content Anthony Thornton.
Catharine Des Forges, Director of the Ico, said: “We are thrilled to welcome our pioneering keynote speakers who join a growing...
- 6/20/2014
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
The Independent Cinema Office, the UK’s national organisation for the development and support of independent film exhibition, has confirmed speakers for its two flagship courses this summer.
At the Developing Your Film Festival course to be held in Motovun, Croatia, in July, Tribeca’s Geoff Gilmore will deliver the keynote about “the film festival of the future.” Speakers will also include Goteborg’s Mikael Fellenius; FestivalScope’s Mathilde Henrot; and Vilnius’ Mindaugas Morkunas.
On the Creative Digital Marketing course, former BBC senior producer Hugh Garry will talk about how marketeers can think imaginativley about the digital landscape and online behaviour.
The eight-month programme (which kicks off later in June) will also welcome speakers including John Stack, head of digital at TAte; Cat Turner of Native Ldn, and BFI’s head of digital content Anthony Thornton.
Catharine Des Forges, Director of the Ico, said: “We are thrilled to welcome our pioneering keynote speakers who join a growing...
At the Developing Your Film Festival course to be held in Motovun, Croatia, in July, Tribeca’s Geoff Gilmore will deliver the keynote about “the film festival of the future.” Speakers will also include Goteborg’s Mikael Fellenius; FestivalScope’s Mathilde Henrot; and Vilnius’ Mindaugas Morkunas.
On the Creative Digital Marketing course, former BBC senior producer Hugh Garry will talk about how marketeers can think imaginativley about the digital landscape and online behaviour.
The eight-month programme (which kicks off later in June) will also welcome speakers including John Stack, head of digital at TAte; Cat Turner of Native Ldn, and BFI’s head of digital content Anthony Thornton.
Catharine Des Forges, Director of the Ico, said: “We are thrilled to welcome our pioneering keynote speakers who join a growing...
- 6/20/2014
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
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