E19 • Directing Your Destiny • VINCENT GRASHAW, dir. of ‘Bang Bang’ at Deauville Film Festival + Locarno

Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle

Chapters
0:34
Past Present Feature, Hosted by Marcus Mizelle
0:52
Introducing Filmmaker Vincent Grashaw
2:00
‘Bang Bang’ at Tribeca, Locarno and Deauville
3:25
Vincent’s Connection to Boxing + Past Boxing Films
6:12
'Bang Bang' - Development & Casting
12:29
'Bang Bang' - Story & Character
14:51
'Bang Bang' - Production Highlights & Challenges
17:56
Cinematography / Aesthetics
19:38
The Unsung Process of Color Grading
23:44
Take Control of Your Filmmaking Destiny
27:39
Vincent's First Feature 'Bellflower' - Submitting & Getting Into Sundance
32:38
International Cinema Appreciation + Preserving the Communal Experience
36:11
Test Screenings & Navigating Feedback
38:27
Filmmaking Advice: Network, Make a Purposeful Film, with Friends
39:53
Hope for a Renaissance in Hollywood + Prioritizing the Viewer's Experience
42:45
Past Inspo: 'He Got Game' (dir. Spike Lee) + 'The Wrestler' (dir. Darren Aronofsky)
47:33
Commonalties Across Vincent's Films
Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle
E19 • Directing Your Destiny • VINCENT GRASHAW, dir. of ‘Bang Bang’ at Deauville Film Festival + Locarno
Sep 03, 2024 Season 1 Episode 19 Marcus Mizelle

Today’s episode features Vincent Grashaw and his new film 'Bang Bang', screening this week at the Deauville Film Festival following Locarno and Tribeca. Past inspiration includes ‘The Wrestler’, and we share an appreciation for Spike Lee’s ‘He Got Game’.

Vincent talks about his connection to boxing, his casting techniques, shooting on ultra-wide lenses, and the unsung process of color grading. He also discusses his previous films and the challenges of making low-budget indie movies, emphasizing the importance of taking control of your destiny and to never give up. 

Vincent shares the common themes in his films, such as friendship and the impact of relationships, and we talk about the current state of the Hollywood film industry and the need for a material renaissance. 


What Movies Are You Watching?

The Past Present Feature Film Festival returns Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Eastwood Revival in Hollywood, California.

Join us for features, shorts, and convos with filmmakers, including an in-person Q&A with Shih-Ching Tsou following a screening of her acclaimed film Left-Handed Girl.

Festival lineup, schedule, and reservations coming soon.

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