YOUTUBE SHORT: Hanelle Culpepper joins John Weckworth in discussing the VFX of Paradise’s finale, “Exodus”
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“I had a really great first AD, Lisa Zugschwerdt, and, together, we really [were] breaking down those two scripts,” Culpepper told Give Me My Remote at Televerse. “And then [we were] working with all of our department heads to figure out the best way to tackle [the episodes], scene by scene. Like some of those scenes—like the elevator scene—had to be four different sets; [as was] talking to Link at the bunker doors. It was a lot to figure out. When you have a great partner, and you have great HODs, who can tell you their expertise, we collaborate. We can bounce ideas off each other.”
YOUTUBE: PARADISE director Hanelle M. Culpepper reflects on directing the final two episodes of season 2, her historic Emmy nomination, and returning to the Hulu drama for season 3.
“The moment I got the news, I was kind of stunned, thrilled and also a little afraid,” said HANELLE M. CULPEPPER to Tasty Clips at the time of the call to direct the exciting pilot and two subsequent episodes for CBS All Access’ “Star Trek: Picard,” making her the first woman to launch a new “Star Trek” series in its 53-year history.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the third season of “Paradise” and thanks to Emmy-nominated director Hanelle Culpepper, we have the slightest hint of what’s to come (and we do mean slightest).
Hanelle Culpepper on Capturing the Sun & VFX in ‘Paradise’
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“I had a really great first AD, Lisa Zugschwerdt, and, together, we really [were] breaking down those two scripts,” Culpepper told Give Me My Remote at Televerse. “And then [we were] working with all of our department heads to figure out the best way to tackle [the episodes], scene by scene. Like some of those scenes—like the elevator scene—had to be four different sets; [as was] talking to Link at the bunker doors. It was a lot to figure out. When you have a great partner, and you have great HODs, who can tell you their expertise, we collaborate. We can bounce ideas off each other.”
Hanelle M. Culpepper Shares Insight Into Directing PARADISE Season 2
YOUTUBE: PARADISE director Hanelle M. Culpepper reflects on directing the final two episodes of season 2, her historic Emmy nomination, and returning to the Hulu drama for season 3.
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“The moment I got the news, I was kind of stunned, thrilled and also a little afraid,” said HANELLE M. CULPEPPER to Tasty Clips at the time of the call to direct the exciting pilot and two subsequent episodes for CBS All Access’ “Star Trek: Picard,” making her the first woman to launch a new “Star Trek” series in its 53-year history.
‘Paradise’ director on ‘bittersweet’ and ’emotional’ moment they wrapped season 3
Fans are eagerly awaiting the third season of “Paradise” and thanks to Emmy-nominated director Hanelle Culpepper, we have the slightest hint of what’s to come (and we do mean slightest).