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 March 31, 2004 Industry professionals recently learned the strategies and secrets behind one of the hottest television series filmed in New York. On March 11, directors of HBO's Emmy award-winning series The Sopranos discussed the show's widespread appeal and critical acclaim, in an event sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) and the Director's Guild of America (DGA). During the discussion, directors credited strong characters, a sense of mystery and superior writing for the show's success. “The show is intensely character driven, not plot driven,” Director John Patterson said. “It weaves a complicated web between the characters' fears, hopes, and paranoias, with lots of layers.” They said The Sopranos focuses on storytelling, with subtle directing. “One of the main things that's different about this show is it is one thirteen hour movie that you see a part of each week,” Actor/ Director Peter Bogdanovich said. “It's not thirteen different episodes. It's all connected, somehow.” Director Henry Bronchtein spoke about “that mood, that mystery” that defines the show. “That's a character,” he said. They said the show has achieved such widespread appeal because it transcends the actual story lines. “It's about America and American families,” Bogdanovich said. “A lot of people can relate to it.” “I don't think there's any other explanation for the show's success,” Patterson said. Attendees were excited about the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at The Sopranos. “The show is by nature very unrevealing, so a glimpse like this offers a new way to look at the characters and the plot,” screenwriter Jason Hollander said. For producer David Marks, who works in film, “it was interesting to see the different strategies you'd use in television rather than a feature film.” This was the second time the MOFTB teamed with the DGA to sponsor a panel event designed to help directors and producers learn from leaders in the industry. |  |
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