“My model with it was to blend the epic with the intimate, so to always bring you really cool, epic, cinematic shots, but to always remember that the character is the most important thing with this series.”
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The first three episodes of Star Trek: Picard are unlike any other introduction in Star Trek history…But it’s not just the story and the terrestrial setting that separates Star Trek: Picard from previous series set in the science-fiction galaxy. Picard is also the first time a Star Trek series premiere has been directed by a woman, with Hanelle Culpepper taking the captain’s seat for the first three episodes.
CBS All Access’s Star Trek: Picard…has been the most-watched original series to date for the streaming service. The first three episodes of the series were helmed by director Hanelle Culpepper.
“We finished shooting day four of Kung Fu in Vancouver when everything shut down. That weekend, we were planning to do a big rehearsal for a cool action sequence that we were set to shoot on Monday. Now, I’m back in L.A. serving as a surrogate teacher to my two children and editing what we shot in those four days. We have some impactful scenes with wonderful performances that truly show the family dynamic of the series.”
Watch: Interview with Gold Derby about Star Trek: Picard
“My model with it was to blend the epic with the intimate, so to always bring you really cool, epic, cinematic shots, but to always remember that the character is the most important thing with this series.”
Newsweek: ‘Picard’ Is the First ‘Star Trek’ Series Launched By a Woman Director—Here’s How She Did It
The first three episodes of Star Trek: Picard are unlike any other introduction in Star Trek history…But it’s not just the story and the terrestrial setting that separates Star Trek: Picard from previous series set in the science-fiction galaxy. Picard is also the first time a Star Trek series premiere has been directed by a woman, with Hanelle Culpepper taking the captain’s seat for the first three episodes.
The Motion Picture Association’s blog The Credits writes about my work on Picard
CBS All Access’s Star Trek: Picard…has been the most-watched original series to date for the streaming service. The first three episodes of the series were helmed by director Hanelle Culpepper.
Refinery29: How Women In Hollywood Are Dealing With Their Sets Being Shut Down
“We finished shooting day four of Kung Fu in Vancouver when everything shut down. That weekend, we were planning to do a big rehearsal for a cool action sequence that we were set to shoot on Monday. Now, I’m back in L.A. serving as a surrogate teacher to my two children and editing what we shot in those four days. We have some impactful scenes with wonderful performances that truly show the family dynamic of the series.”
Forget Today Reviews Star Trek: Picard
Direction from Hanelle Culpepper was also a highlight, with the use of light and colour being especially refreshing.