| Level | Item |
| Ref No | GUA/9/4/1/4/7/2 |
| Title | Jonathan Glazer |
| Date | 2 October 2004 |
| Extent | 1 audio cassette tape, 4 WAV files (588.3 MB, 597.7 MB, 281 MB and 324.2 MB) |
| Creator Name | British Film Institute (BFI), 1933- |
| Guardian News & Media Ltd, 1967- |
| Description | Audio recording of an interview with film-maker Jonathan Glazer in front of a live audience as part of the Guardian sponsored National Film Theatre Guardian interview series and Rez Fest travelling film festival.
The recording begins with a brief introduction to the event by a representative of Rez Fest, followed by a further introduction by host Dave Calhoun who then proceeds to put questions to Glazer. The interview is interspersed with clips showcasing Glazer's work which have been edited out in the access copy. The recording takes the form of a question and answer session with members of the audience from 22.00 on track 2.
A summary of key topics is included below.
Track 1:
00.00 Introductions
02.10 How Glazer began working with film
05.58 Making advertising/promotional videos for companies and bands including Volkswagon, Massive Attack, Jamiroquai and Radiohead
14.41 Influences on Glazer's advertsing work; discusses Nike and Guiness adverts; timescales involved in making vidios and commercials
20.15 Movement into short films and feature films
23.02 Development of his advertising work; discusses Stella and Guiness adverts
Track 2:
00.00 Development of his advertising work; discusses Guiness Surfer advert, Rabbit in Your Headlights by UNKLE video and Wrangler advert
10.21 Transitioning into feature films, making Sexy Beast
15.30 Discusses Guiness Dreamer advert and Levi's Odyssey advert
17.15 Making and promoting his recent film Birth
22.00 Success of his advertising work
24.15 On advertising work being a traning ground for feature films
25.38 On the level of contol he has over his work
26.50 On the visual style of his feature films compared to advertising work
28.20 On sound design
29.15 On franchise films |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | Access to recording via GNM Digital Repository |
| Format | Electronic record |
| Tape recording |