384 articles today
Film ThreatFilm Threat9m

'Saturday Night' Cinematographer Explains That Crucial Opening Shot

Variety
Story by Carolyn Giardina
from Variety
Image from Variety
scrn logline
A 'Saturday Night Live' cinematographer takes viewers behind the scenes with an epic opening shot that captures the energy and chaos of the iconic show's 1975 premiere.
beat sheet
  • Acclaimed director Jason Reitman's 'Saturday Night' film opens with a gripping 3.5-minute single shot that weaves through Studio 8H, transporting viewers to the frenzied preparations for 'SNL's debut episode.
  • The cinematographer aimed to recreate the 'accuracy' of the 'energy and chaos' felt backstage, bringing audiences an intimate, fly-on-the-wall perspective of the legendary show's storied beginnings.
call sheet
Jason Reitman, NBC, Saturday Night Live, Saturday Night
Read the source