By Aisha Harris. The site's critical consensus states, "Intense, inspiring, and well-acted, Whiplash is a brilliant sophomore effort from director Damien Chazelle and a riveting vehicle for stars J. K. Simmons and Miles Teller. Guillermo Del Toro decided to produce supernatural horror Mama after being impressed by the director's creepy four minute short of the same name, and Neill Blomkamp's sci-fi District 9 was based on his original short Alive in Joburg.. Top 10 (listed alphabetically, not ranked) – Stephen Whitty, This page was last edited on 27 February 2021, at 06:04. Featured Movie News. [6] Chazelle said he wrote the film "initially in frustration" while trying to get his musical La La Land off the ground. However, Andrew quickly discovers that Fletcher is relentlessly strict, ruthless and abusive to his students. Watch the original Whiplash short film online. "[24] Whiplash also won the 87th Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing and the 87th Academy Award for Best Film Editing. Paul Reiser and Melissa Benoist co-star. Following his expulsion, Andrew has abandoned drumming and is working in a restaurant. Whiplash − amerykański dramat muzyczny z 2014 roku, w reżyserii i według scenariusza Damiena Chazelle’a, reżysera kina niezależnego.. Światowa premiera filmu miała miejsce 16 stycznia 2014 roku podczas Sundance Film Festival.Otrzymał tam nagrodę główną.Następnie obraz był prezentowany na międzynarodowych festiwalach, m.in. Contrary to Fletcher's prior claim that Sean died in a car accident, the lawyer explains that Sean hanged himself out of depression and anxiety spurred on by Fletcher's abuse. Before he knew it, Chazelle had four of LA's best attached … "In Whiplash, Simmons' shines with his tough guy portrayal of a music teacher, who physically and emotionally terrorizes a young … When the band rehearses the Hank Levy piece "Whiplash" and Andrew struggles to keep the tempo, Fletcher hurls a chair at him, slaps him multiple times and berates him in front of the ensemble. Whiplash isn't the first feature to get funding based on the strength of a short film pitch. [5], In August 2013, Miles Teller signed on to star in the role originated by Johnny Simmons; J. K. Simmons remained attached to his original role. "[25], Forrest Wickman of Slate said the film distorted jazz history and promoted a misleading idea of genius. ... Fletcher. When Andrew asks if his methods would instead discourage students, Fletcher replies that the next Charlie Parker would never be discouraged. But Damien Chazelle didn't plan it that way. Andrew Neiman is a first-year student at the prestigious Shaffer Conservatory in New York City. The Best Picture nominee started as a short film from director Damien Chazelle, and now a video shows how the Whiplash short film compares to the feature. [28] In The New Yorker, Richard Brody said "Whiplash honors neither jazz nor cinema. w Toronto, Cannes i Londynie. [1] The 18-minute short film received acclaim after debuting at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, winning the short film Jury Award for fiction,[9] which attracted investors to produce the complete version of the script. This is "Whiplash" by Edd Lukas on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. [7], Right of Way Films and Blumhouse Productions helped Chazelle turn 15 pages of his original screenplay into a short film starring Johnny Simmons as Neiman and J. K. Simmons (no relation)[8] as Fletcher. J.K. Simmons. [5] The film opened in limited release domestically in the United States and Canada on October 10, 2014, gradually expanding to over 500 screens and finally closing on March 26, 2015. "[19] On Metacritic the film has a score of 88 out of 100, based on reviews from 49 critics, indicating "universal acclaim. "[20] Simmons received wide praise for his performance and won the 2015 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. | Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, executive producer (as Jeanette Volturno-Brill), hair department head: New York / makeup department head: New York, unit production manager (as Mark D. Katchur), executive in charge of production (uncredited), first assistant director (as Nicolas D. Harvard) / second unit director (as Nicolas D. Harvard), art department production assistant (as Lia Lopez), construction coordinator (as Drew W. Rebelein), re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor, datasat sound mastering engineer (uncredited), special effects coordinator (as Zachary Knight), compositor: Ingenuity Engine (as Brian Harris), visual effects supervisor: Ingenuity Engine, stunt double: Truck Driver (as Chester Tripp), digital imaging technician (as Chase Abrams), set lighting technician (as Jack Guberman), b camera first assistant (as Steve Pazanti), additional lighting technician (uncredited), post-production coordinator (as Niccole Osborn), digital intermediate conform editor (as Michael Will), composer: Original Big Band Songs / score orchestrator, additional music: Original Big Band Competition Pieces, executive soundtrack producer (uncredited), assistant engineer (uncredited) / pro tools recordist (uncredited), transportation captain (as J.D. Andrew believes Connolly is a less talented drummer than he and is infuriated when Fletcher promotes Connolly to core. [33], Whiplash was originally planned to compete for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, but on January 6, 2015, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced that the film would instead be competing in the Adapted Screenplay[a] category[34] to the surprise of many, including Chazelle. At the 87th Academy Awards, J. K. Simmons received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance, Tom Cross won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing and Craig Mann, Ben Wilkins and Thomas Curley won the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing. This is the 18 min short film that the feature film was based on. Whiplash Synopsis: Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, in pursuit of rising to the top of his elite music conservatory. [3], Whiplash has a score of 94% on the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 296 reviews, with a rating average of 8.60/10. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, USA [email protected] Los Angeles Office. "Throughout his career J.K. Simmons had played a wide range of roles from tough guys in "Oz" and Sam Raimi's Spider Man films to nicer guys in Juno and Up in the Air," said Harold Matzner, Chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Fletcher explains his dismissal from Shaffer and admits that his teaching methods were harsh, but everything he did was only so that his students would push themselves to become their absolute best, referencing Charlie Parker's rise to fame as an example. The film grossed $49 million on a production budget of $3.3 million. Top 10 (listed alphabetically, not ranked) – Claudia Puig. Directed by Damien Chazelle. Just before they begin their first piece, Fletcher reveals that he knows Andrew testified against him and, as revenge, leads the band with a song Andrew does not know and cannot find anywhere among his sheet music. The 15 minute movie that preceded the multiple Oscar winning film with JK Simmons and Miles Teller. This is the 18 min short film that the feature film was based on. [6] He based the conductor, Terence Fletcher, on his former band instructor (who died in 2003) but "pushed it further," adding elements of Buddy Rich and other band leaders known for their harsh treatment. [14] The film was shot in 19 days, with a schedule of 14 hours of filming per day. Credited cast: Michael Antonucci ... Brendan Emily Axford ... Abbey Camille Balsamo Sarah Claspell ... Jane Reid Collums Bryan Dechart ... Dave [9] The film also took the grand prize and the audience award for favorite film at the 40th Deauville American Film Festival. Whiplash premiered in competition at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 16, 2014, as the festival's opening film; it won the Audience Award and Grand Jury Prize for drama. Andrew walks off stage humiliated, but then returns to the stage and cuts off Fletcher's introduction to their next piece by playing "Caravan," cueing in the band himself. After Fletcher cues to the last beat of the piece, Andrew continues playing, continuing into an extended solo. Whiplash is a portrait of a young jazz drummer, Andrew Neyman, who possesses this drive to such a degree that everything else in his life is just background noise. 369. Cast (in credits order) verified as complete. But Damien Chazelle’s, Whiplash short film, was born in a unique way. Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons, Juno), an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. "[23] Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter praised the performances of Teller and Simmons, writing: "Teller, who greatly impressed in last year's Sundance entry The Spectacular Now, does so again in a performance that is more often simmering than volatile ... Simmons has the great good fortune for a character actor to have here found a co-lead part he can really run with, which is what he excitingly does with a man who is profane, way out of bounds and, like many a good villain, utterly compelling. He rents a car but arrives late and realizes he left his drumsticks at the rental office. When called for their second set, Tanner cannot play without his sheets, but Andrew claims he can perform "Whiplash" from memory. After Chazelle completed the script of Whiplash, Right of Way Films and Blumhouse Productions helped him turn 15 pages of the script into an 18-minute short film. A young man named Andrew Neyman (Miles Teller) is practicing late at night at his New York music school, one of the best in the country, when his drumming catches the ear of the infamous Mr. Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), the most important teacher at the school and the conductor for its most important jazz band.Fletcher pauses, listens, barks a few orders at the … A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student. [35] Although the Writers Guild of America categorized the screenplay as original, AMPAS classed it as an adaptation of the 2013 short version.[35]. [10] The feature-length film was financed for $3.3 million by Bold Films. After convincing an impatient Fletcher to wait for him, Andrew races back and retrieves them, but his car is hit by a truck on the way back. He later discovers Fletcher performing as a pianist at a jazz club. With Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist, Paul Reiser. After a five-hour session with Tanner and Connolly for the core spot, in which Fletcher hurls chairs and screams at them, Andrew finally earns back the core spot. 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Whiplash is a 2014 American tragedy drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. "[26] James Rocchi of Indiewire gave a positive review and said, "Whiplash is ... full of bravado and swagger, uncompromising where it needs to be, informed by great performances and patient with both its characters and the things that matter to them. In December 2015, the score received a Grammy nomination, and the film was nominated for the NME Award for Best Film. "[29] Jazz bassist Adam Neely said the film presented an inaccurate depiction of modern music education, as well as the tastes, attitudes, and subculture of actual jazz musicians. His feature-length script for Whiplash was finished, it was good, and it was making its way through the Hollywood producer circuit to the tunes of positive buzz. Fletcher, a lead for the top jazz ensemble at school, discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man's life. Bloody and injured, Andrew struggles to play "Caravan," in which Fletcher halts the performance and dismisses Andrew, who then attacks him on stage, resulting in his expulsion from Shaffer. This is the 18 min short film that the feature film was based on. Fletcher invites Andrew to perform with his band at the JVC Jazz Festival, as they would be playing the songs Andrew was confident in from their time at Shaffer, and Andrew accepts. | [15][14] Chazelle was involved in a serious car accident in the third week of shooting and was hospitalized with possible concussion, but he returned to set the next day to finish the film on time. "[6], Principal photography began in September 2013, with filming taking place throughout Los Angeles, including the Hotel Barclay, Palace Theater, and the Orpheum Theatre,[12][13] with a few exterior shots filmed in New York City to create the setting. At his father's request, Andrew meets a lawyer representing the parents of Sean Casey, a former student of Fletcher, in an ethics complaint against Shaffer. Create. It depicts the relationship between an ambitious jazz drummer (Miles Teller) and an abusive perfectionist bandleader (J. K. Simmons) at the fictional Shaffer Conservatory. They shoot it, cut it, and hope to god it gets a run in the festival circuit. Andrew arrives at JVC and the band goes onstage. Watch Exclusive 'Random Acts Of Violence' Clip: 'Where Are You?' ... Andrew. After a successful performance, Fletcher promotes Andrew to core drummer for the Studio Band, but he also recruits Ryan Connolly, the core drummer from a lower-level ensemble within the conservatory. Whiplash is a 2014 American psychological drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. Terence Fletcher, conductor and bandleader of Shaffer Conservatory Studio Band, invites him into the ensemble as alternate for core drummer Carl Tanner. There are still a few months of quiet at the box … ‎Whiplash (2013) directed by Damien Chazelle • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd Letterboxd — Your life in film Company Credits Although the short film was literally a scene taken from the already-written full-length Whiplash screenplay, the Academy put it in the Adapted Screenplay category. | A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at … [18], Whiplash grossed $13.1 million in the U.S. and Canada and $35.9 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $49 million against a budget of $3.3 million. [15], The soundtrack album was released on October 7, 2014, via Varèse Sarabande label. Before Whiplash was an Oscar winner, it was a short film. Whiplash, Ex Machina, American Sniper: 1 June’s new DVDs Why You Should Watch Whiplash Watch the short film that became Whiplash Andrew's passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability - and his sanity. Drummer Boy N ormally, filmmakers write a short film before they write the feature script for the short film. [3] In North America, the film opened in a limited release on October 10, 2014, in six theaters, grossing $135,388 ($22,565 per theater) and finishing 34th at the box office. Make social videos in an instant: use custom templates to tell the right story for your business. Chazelle said that between takes, Simmons was "as sweet as can be," which he credits for keeping "the shoot from being nightmarish. It may be subtle, but the actors approach the same character just … The film received widespread critical acclaim, and at the 87th Academy Awards, Whiplash won Best Film Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Supporting Actor for Simmons, and was also nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture. He has been playing drums from a young age and aspires to become a world-class drummer like Buddy Rich. Watch the Short Film That Became Whiplash. Fletcher is taken aback but resumes conducting. [30], The film received the top audience and grand jury awards in the U.S. dramatic competition at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival;[32] Chazelle's short film of the same name took home the jury award in the U.S. fiction category one year prior. Live Streaming. [17], On March 27, 2020, an expanded deluxe edition was released on double CD and 2-LP gatefold sleeve vinyl with new cover art, and featured original music by Justin Hurwitz, plus bonus track and remixes by Timo Garcia, Opiuo, Murray A. Lightburn and more. While attending Princeton High School, writer-director Damien Chazelle was in a "very competitive" jazz band and drew on the dread he felt in those years. Determined to impress Fletcher, Andrew breaks up with his girlfriend, Nicole, to focus on his musical ambitions, and practices until his hands bleed. I synced up the Whiplash movie and Short the best I could. I want to see a monster, a gargoyle, an animal." It depicts the relationship between an ambitious jazz drummer (Miles Teller) and an abusive perfectionist bandleader (J. K. Simmons) at the fictional Shaffer Conservatory. Fletcher spots Andrew and invites him for a drink. Some things are off sync by a hair, but that can be dealt with. Andrew invites Nicole to the performance, but she declines as she is in a new relationship. 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", "Making of 'Whiplash': How a 20-Something Shot His Harrowing Script in Just 19 Days", "Talking animals with Zootopia's Creative Minds", "Listen to a Bonus Track from New Expanded "Whiplash" Soundtrack Album", "J. K. Simmons on Playing a 'Real' Villain in, "Whiplash: Sundance 2014 – first look review", "Sundance 2014 winners: 'Whiplash' wins big", "Oscar surprise: 'Whiplash' deemed an adapted screenplay by Academy", "Academy & WGA At Odds Over 'Whiplash' Screenplay; Will It Hurt Oscar Chances? Miles Teller. Paul Reiser. On the way to their next competition, the bus Andrew is riding breaks down. After a moment of disbelief, Fletcher nods in approval of Andrew's performance before cueing the band finale. [21][22], Peter Debruge, in his review for Variety, said that the film "demolishes the cliches of the musical-prodigy genre, investing the traditionally polite stages and rehearsal studios of a topnotch conservatory with all the psychological intensity of a battlefield or sports arena. He crawls from the wreckage and runs back to the theater, arriving just as the ensemble enters stage. [11] Early on, Chazelle gave J. K. Simmons direction that "I want you to take it past what you think the normal limit would be," telling him: "I don't want to see a human being on-screen any more. Whiplash + Short Film - Certificate (15) - Staring Miles Teller, Paul Reiser, JK Simmons, Austin Stowell, Melissa Benoist - Find a review, trailer and cinema listings for Whiplash + Short Film … [4] Sony Pictures acquired the worldwide distribution rights, releasing the film under its Sony Pictures Classics and Stage 6 Films banners for its North American and international releases respectively. Damien Chazelle never wanted to make a short. Broadcast your events with reliable, high-quality live streaming. 2060-D E. Avenida De Los Arboles. Yarbrough), set production assistant (as Dano Bierbower), payroll services: Cast and Crew Entertainment Services, footage and research clearances: Universal Media, assistant accountant / payroll accountant, assistant: Mr Couper Samuelson (as Mara Barr), assistant: Mr. Jason Blum (as Matt Ryckman), first assistant: Mr. Jason Blum (as Chelsea Peters), assistant: Mr. Jason Blum (as Ben Wright), international marketing & publicity (uncredited), french adaptation: original version with subtitles (uncredited), special thanks (as Jasmine McGlade Chazelle), courtesy of: Buddy Rich clip / special thanks. Paul Reiser and Melissa Benoist co-star. Many of the band members were real musicians or music students, and Chazelle tried to capture their expressions of fear and anxiety when they were pressed by Simmons. March 02, 2015 1:33 PM. This basically looks like exactly what it is: a short, low-budget excerpt from a much better finished script. Also, for the record, the original Whiplash feature film script is pretty lackluster as well. 8th – Matthew Jacobs & Christopher Rosen. The short film received acclaim after debuting at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, which attracted investors to produce the complete version of the script. In a jazz competition, after their first set, Andrew misplaces Tanner's sheet music. "[27] Henry Barnes of The Guardian gave the film a positive review, calling it a rare film "about music that professes its love for the music and its characters equally. [25], Amber Wilkinson of The Daily Telegraph praised the direction and editing, writing: "Chazelle's film has a sharp and gripping rhythm, with shots, beautifully edited by Tom Cross... often cutting to the crash of Andrew's drums. ‎Whiplash (2013) directed by Damien Chazelle • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd Letterboxd — Your life in film Whiplash (2014) - Młody i ambitny perkusista za wszelką cenę pragnie dołączyć do czołówki najwybitniejszych artystów muzyki jazzowej. Official Sites The short script actually came after, and really, from the feature length Whiplash script. | Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, in pursuit of rising to the top of his elite music conservatory. [16] The soundtrack consists of 24 tracks divided in three different parts: original jazz pieces written for the film, original underscore parts written for the film, and classic jazz standards written by Stan Getz, Duke Ellington, and other musicians. Sean's parents want to see Fletcher forbidden from teaching again; Andrew agrees to testify as an anonymous witness, and Fletcher is fired.