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HITS | David Cross & Amy Sedaris | Talks at Google

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HITS | David Cross & Amy Sedaris | Talks at Google

TL;DR

David Cross and Amy Sedaris discuss their film "Hits" and the process of making it.

Transcript

CLIFF LUNGARETTI: Hi, everybody. Welcome, welcome. David Cross. DAVID CROSS: Thank you. CLIFF LUNGARETTI: And Amy Sedaris. AMY SEDARIS: Hi. CLIFF LUNGARETTI: I'm Cliff Lungaretti. I work in the Talks at Google program. Thank you so much for being here. DAVID CROSS: Sure. Thanks for having us. CLIFF LUNGARETTI: Yeah. So if you actually saw the film ... Read More

Key Insights

  • 💩 Cross was inspired to make "Hits" after being frustrated with indie films he saw at a festival.
  • 👻 The low budget of the film allowed Cross to shoot in Liberty, New York, where he had connections and could call in favors.
  • 💦 Cross and Sedaris enjoyed working together and may collaborate again in the future.

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Q: What inspired David Cross to write and direct "Hits"?

Cross was inspired by two indie films he saw at a festival that frustrated him and led him to make a film that he liked instead.

Q: Why did Cross choose to shoot "Hits" in Liberty, New York?

Cross chose to shoot in Liberty because it was close to where he lived and he had connections there that helped with the production.

Q: Did Cross and Sedaris improvise during the filming of "Hits"?

While the film had some improvisation, Sedaris mostly stuck to the script because she took pride in memorizing her lines. Cross, on the other hand, occasionally improvised in scenes.

Q: How did Cross and Sedaris work together in the film?

Cross and Sedaris enjoyed working together and would work together again in the future. Sedaris appreciated Cross's directing style and the freedom he gave her to explore her character.

Summary & Key Takeaways

  • "Hits" is a film written and directed by David Cross and starring Amy Sedaris.

  • The film is inspired by Cross's frustration with indie films and his desire to create his own.

  • The movie was made on a low budget and features many friends of Cross and Sedaris.


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