Alexander Payne Muses About Election Sequel, Tracy Flick ‘I’m Interested in That World’To date, Alexander Payne’s films — Citizen Ruth, Election, About Schmidt, Sideways, The Descendants, Nebraska, and Downsizing — have been…Nov 14, 2022Nov 14, 2022
Alexander Payne Explains His Editing ProcessSince filming wrapped on The Holdovers in Boston earlier this year, director Alexander Payne has been splitting his time during the editing…Nov 14, 2022Nov 14, 2022
Alexander Payne On What Determines if a Movie Gets a SequelHow do directors decide if a movie needs a sequel? Sideways director Alexander Payne says, “Money. It’s obviously about the money.”…Nov 8, 2022Nov 8, 2022
Alexander Payne Discuss His Casting Process — I Love Having My Mind Blown!Like many directors, Alexander Payne makes movies on his own terms to realize his vision. He can find the heart in any situation, making…May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
How Alexander Payne Stays Grounded in HollywoodAlexander Payne has seven feature films under his belt. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay for “Sideways” and “The…Dec 23, 2021Dec 23, 2021
Alexander Payne Dishes on His Successful Writing Partnership with Jim TaylorJim Taylor co-wrote five of the seven feature films that Alexander Payne has directed. Their partnership is successful by Hollywood…Dec 23, 2021Dec 23, 2021
Alexander Payne Shares his Most Valuable Screenwriting LessonsAccording to Alexander Payne, “Screenwriting is the hardest part of filmmaking.” So, when the Academy Award-winning filmmaker gets a new…Dec 21, 2021Dec 21, 2021
Oscar-Winning Director Alexander Payne to Host Digital Seminar On Making and Watching FilmThe discussion will begin with five ways in which Payne thinks about film, but there’s no telling where it will end. “You’ll see why film…Dec 9, 2021Dec 9, 2021
Director Alexander Payne Joins 2021 Tribeca Film Festival Jury PanelLOS ANGELES, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sideways Director Alexander Payne will be one of the many jury members at the upcoming 2021…Dec 9, 2021Dec 9, 2021
Alexander Payne’s Advice for Moviemaking Hopefuls ‘Just Be on Time’Alexander Payne says that “screenwriting is the hardest part of filmmaking. You’re not just writing; you’re actually imagining and…Nov 25, 2021Nov 25, 2021
