Cliff Stephenson

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Cliff Stephenson

Cliff Stephenson is a filmmaker who specializes in making documentaries.

Known For

Crank: High VoltageCrank: High Voltage · 2009
Crank: High Voltage
6.12009
MovieActionThriller
Chelios faces a Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a battery-powered ticker that requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working.
The Power of the PresentThe Power of the Present · 2017
The Power of the Present
8.52017
MovieDocumentary
Exploring the history of the 'Power Rangers' franchise, casting, special effects and music.
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry CohenKing Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen · 2018
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
6.42018
MovieDocumentary
A feature-length documentary focusing on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen, writer-director of "Black Caesar," "It's Alive," "God Told Me To," "Q," "The Stuff," and many more.
The World Is Watching: Making the Hunger GamesThe World Is Watching: Making the Hunger Games · 2012
The World Is Watching: Making the Hunger Games
8.52012
MovieDocumentary
A feature length, eight part documentary that covers everything from pre-production to adapting the source novel to casting to shooting to post and marketing. This is an amazing in-depth piece and it's notable how many women were involved in this production, from several Lionsgate executives to novelist Suzanne Collins herself. Jennifer Lawrence talks about her "hypocrisy" in not wanting to do a big budget blockbuster after having devoted herself to indies (despite X-Men, which she seems to discount somewhat). There's also a nice sequence on the strength and weight training the actors went through and the stunts that are so notable in the film, as well as having to dance around the violence implicit in the story due to the planned PG-13 rating the filmmakers were aiming for.
Garfield: Bringing the Cat to LifeGarfield: Bringing the Cat to Life · 2004
Garfield: Bringing the Cat to Life
2004
MovieDocumentary
A short documentary on the making of the first live-action Garfield movie.
Rambo: To Hell and Back - Director's Production DiaryRambo: To Hell and Back - Director's Production Diary · 2010
Rambo: To Hell and Back - Director's Production Diary
6.22010
MovieDocumentary
Structured as a complete production diary of the 42-day shooting schedule, this supplement can be played in its entirety or easily broken down over the course of multiple nights. In essence, this fascinating behind the scenes supplement displays on-set footage of the cast and crew while Stallone provides an enlightening after-the-fact commentary track. If you ever thought Stallone was simply a knucklehead action star with big muscles, this should completely change your opinion.
The Soul of War: Making 'Hacksaw Ridge'The Soul of War: Making 'Hacksaw Ridge' · 2017
The Soul of War: Making 'Hacksaw Ridge'
8.32017
MovieDocumentary
A comprehensive documentary detailing the making of 'Hacksaw Ridge', including the real-life people and story, casting, filming, special effects, stunts, and interviews with Mel Gibson, Andrew Garfield, and more. 'Hacksaw Ridge' is the epic and inspiring true story of Desmond Doss, an army medic and conscientious objector who, during one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun.
Getting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red DragonGetting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red Dragon · 2015
Getting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red Dragon
10.02015
MovieDocumentary
An in depth feature length piece on the creative efforts to approach the Hannibal television series' third season "reboot" of the Red Dragon arc.

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The World Is Watching: Making the Hunger GamesThe World Is Watching: Making the Hunger Games · 2012
The World Is Watching: Making the Hunger Games
8.52012
MovieDocumentary
A feature length, eight part documentary that covers everything from pre-production to adapting the source novel to casting to shooting to post and marketing. This is an amazing in-depth piece and it's notable how many women were involved in this production, from several Lionsgate executives to novelist Suzanne Collins herself. Jennifer Lawrence talks about her "hypocrisy" in not wanting to do a big budget blockbuster after having devoted herself to indies (despite X-Men, which she seems to discount somewhat). There's also a nice sequence on the strength and weight training the actors went through and the stunts that are so notable in the film, as well as having to dance around the violence implicit in the story due to the planned PG-13 rating the filmmakers were aiming for.

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