BEHIND THE LENS #57: Featuring Timur Bekmambetov and Susan Claassen

The WOW factor is at an all-time high with this week's BEHIND THE LENS! First up, hear from the innovative and visionary director Timur Bekmambetov and his new project "Screenshare Filmmaking" – verite storytelling set entirely on the screens of digital devices – and the workshop he is hosting at SXSW this year. There will be eight two-person teams chosen to participate; four from the United States who will be brought to Austin to SXSW to work in-person, and four teams from overseas who will participate remotely. This is an opportunity not to be missed. So filmmakers, take a listen to today's show and hear more about the workshop from Timur, then go to www.screensharefilms.com to apply before February 24, 2016! This is truly a golden ticket for filmmakers! And then we've got a half hour that all my TCM Party pals out there will love as Susan Claassen joins me at the midpoint of the show to talk about costume design, this year's Oscar costume contenders and, the legendary Edith Head. For over 12 years, Susan has travelled the country with her one woman show, "A Conversation with Edith Head" and it is a phenom for classic film fans. As you can see from the show banner below, Susan and Edith could be twins separated by birth. Her knowledge of Edith Head, film and costuming is staggering and she shares it with us on BEHIND THE LENS. One of my favorite moments today? Susan reading a letter from "Edie" to attendees/presenters at the 40th Academy Awards about "appropriate attire." And in keeping with a costume design thread, take a listen to excerpts of my exclusive interview with Sandy Powell, a double Oscar nominee this year for CINDERELLA and CAROL. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com