Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley
A Filmmaker-Driven Focus with Peter Kujawski
November 13, 2024 · 32 min
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The chairman of Focus Features explains how a studio built on auteur films actually works from the inside.
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In this episode
- How an intern becomes the head of a major film studio
- What it means to champion filmmaker-driven stories at scale
- How a love of cinema shapes real decisions about which films get made
- The philosophy behind Focus Features' commitment to culturally distinct films
About this episode
Bringing movies to the big screen takes passion and expertise. In this episode, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Peter Kujawski, Chairman of Focus Features, to talk about his path from intern to head of a studio known for award-winning, auteur-driven films. Peter shares an inside perspective on Focus’s commitment to unique, culturally relevant stories—from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind to NOSFERATU and beyond. Hear how Peter’s lifelong love of cinema shapes his vision for films and inspires the distinctive culture he’s built at Focus Features.About Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley
A podcast series hosted by Jacqueline Coley, Awards Editor at Rotten Tomatoes. Claim your ticket to witness the personal narratives happening behind the scenes of film and entertainment. Each episode invites you into intimate conversations with filmmakers, actors and industry insiders.
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