She is shown viewing an ultrasound of her fetus with Mason. LaKeith Stanfield gets a cool acting debut feature film and we get a robust film to endure and enjoy. [7], Brie Larson auditioned for the role of Grace via Skype after the script had been sent to her;[8] John Gallagher, Jr. also won his role after a Skype conversation with Cretton, calling the screenplay "probably the best script that I've been sent, ever". [4][5]:5 The short film ran for 22 minutes and premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize in Short Filmmaking. He is a director and producer, known for Short Term 12 (2013), Just Mercy (2019) and The Glass Castle (2017). It's a very special movie. [...] it's such a great script to read for guidance in how characters grow to open-up and bond with each other. Grace Howard is the young supervisor of Short Term 12, a group home for troubled teenagers. Top 10 (listed alphabetically, not ranked) – Kenneth Turan, Top 10 (listed alphabetically, not ranked) –, This page was last edited on 26 March 2021, at 04:06. It's still sound advice and young American writer-director Destin Daniel Cretton must be delighted he took it to heart in putting together his first feature, Short Term 12. Destin Daniel Cretton was born on November 23, 1978 in Maui, Hawaii, USA. USA – 2013 – 95 MIN – COLOUR - FEATURE - IN ENGLISH A FILM BY DESTIN DANIEL CRETTON SHORT TERM 12 is told through the eyes of Grace (Brie Larson), a twenty- something supervisor at a foster-care facility for at-risk teenagers. It is the second feature narrative of director Destin Cretton’s career. Mason becomes upset for her refusing to talk to him about how she feels; instead, she tells him that she no longer wants to marry him and that she plans to have an abortion. When her father fails to pick her up on her birthday, she reacts violently toward the staff. If you were like me, you probably haven’t heard of the film Short Term 12, Destin Daniel Cretton’s 2013 independent film, which was written and adapted by from his short film of the same name and based on his experiences working at a group home. The challenges and small triumphs of both her work and home life overlap. The film was the first leading performance of Larson's career. Short Term 12 director Destin Daniel Cretton arrives to attend the opening ceremony of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival on October 24, 2013 at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. It was unknown to me before I saw a retweet by Jarrett Wieselman of his 2017 tweet over a week ago. The film stars Brie Larson as Grace, a supervisor of a foster care facility for a risk youth. She works along side her boyfriend Mason (John Gallagher Jr.) as they try and reach kids that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Short Term 12 was originally conceived by Destin Daniel Cretton as a short film based on his experiences as a line staff worker at a group facility for teenagers where he had worked for two years; it served as his thesis project for his master's degree in film at San Diego State University. While waiting at the hospital as Marcus is being treated, Grace breaks down. Cast includes Brie Lars Jennifer Lawrence's 'Glass Castle' Adaptation Hires 'Short Term 12' Director. Destin Daniel Cretton was born on November 23, 1978 in Maui, Hawaii, USA. [9] Larson and Gallagher prepared for their roles by shadowing line staff at a group home similar to that in the film, and collaborated to create backstories for their characters. Brie Larson is as inspiring and engaging in Short Term 12 as she is in her more acclaimed role in Room. Short Term 12 was originally conceived by Destin Daniel Cretton as a short film based on his experiences as a line staff worker at a group facility for teenagers where he had worked for two years; it served as his thesis project for his master's degree in film at San Diego State University. [15][16], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 98% based on 172 reviews, with an average rating of 8.36/10. "[23] Manohla Dargis of The New York Times also praised Cretton's direction, saying he "brings you into this coed group home and the lives of its inhabitants casually, with images and scenes that, no matter how transparently considered, feel as if they had been caught on the fly. After graduating from film school, Cretton decided to adapt the short into a feature-length … [12] Sanders said that the original cut of the film felt too heavy and "made you feel pretty depressed about humanity", so a number of scenes were deleted or trimmed to "lighten up" the film's mood, with a final running time of 96 minutes. Short Term 12. director Destin Cretton will team with Jennifer Lawrence for his next project. Grace (Brie Larson) and Mason (John Gallagher Jr) are the leads. Short Term 12 director Destin Daniel Cretton has lined up his next project. At a foster-care facility for at-risk teenagers, Grace is a young counselor trying to do her best for kids who often have been pulled from the worst kinds of home situations. "[24], Brie Larson's performance as Grace was singled out for praise by critics. Even then, life is not easy as Grace and her colleagues care for kids who are too often profoundly scarred, even as they try to have lives of their own. There are still a lot of movies left to watch between now and December 31, but barring a shocking turn of cinematic events, Destin Cretton’s Short Term 12 is looking like a lock for my 2013 top ten list. Grace goes home to apologize to Mason, who tells her that Marcus will recover. [56], The Writers Guild Foundation listed Cretton's screenplay as one of the best in 2010s film and television. [12], Short Term 12 premiered in March 2013 at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas, where it won the Grand Jury and Audience Awards in the Narrative Feature category and was purchased for distribution by Cinedigm. The short film ran for 22 minutes and premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize in Short Filmmaking. See full bio ». Short Term 12 takes you on quite a ride from beginning to end, you really feel for and get to know the characters. At a party hosted by Mason's foster parents, he proposes to Grace, who accepts. [5]:7–8 Lakeith Stanfield was the only actor from the original short film to reprise his role in the feature. Later that day, Grace finds that Marcus has attempted to commit suicide after the death of his fish. Marvel's Shang-Chi Movie Gets Short Term 12 Director. After her outburst, she sits in the "cool-down room" with Grace, who shows Jayden her own scars from cutting herself. Scott McCloud's acclaimed graphic novel The Sculptor is heading to the big screen. [4] After graduating from film school, Cretton decided to adapt the short into a feature-length screenplay, which won one of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' five Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting in 2010. [5]:10 Cretton struggled to contact Stanfield when casting the film in 2012—Stanfield had stopped acting, left his managers, and did not own a cell phone—but Cretton was eventually able to reach him by email to tape an audition. [5]:5 The largest change Cretton made when adapting the short film into a longer screenplay was changing the lead character's gender: Denim, a man loosely based on Cretton himself (played by Brad William Henke), became Grace, a young woman and the facility's supervisor. She arrives at Short Term 12 to discover that Jayden has been picked up by her father overnight. [18], Germain Lussier of Slashfilm wrote of the film, "The whole thing just feels perfect or magical, a shining example of what cinema is all about", adding, "The performances are mindblowing, the writing sharp, and the direction beautiful. Much of "Short Term 12" is like that opening. Both the original cut of the film and the shortened director's cut were over 2 hours long, whereas Cretton wanted the final cut to be under 100 minutes. Choisissez parmi des contenus premium Cretton de la plus haute qualité. Several weeks later, Grace starts seeing a therapist. From Wings to Parasite, here's a look back at all of the Best Picture Oscar winners in the history of the ceremony. Jayden distances herself from the other teenagers, as she does not intend to stay at the facility for long. Posted on Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 by Germain Lussier When Grace finds out she is pregnant, she schedules an appointment for an abortion; she eventually tells Mason about the pregnancy, who is overjoyed. [85] Major criticism was drawn towards the perceived snub of Brie Larson, whose performance was widely acclaimed and was cited by various critics and publications as one of the best performances of the year. [5]:10[10] Most of the children featured in the film were cast through open casting calls, and most had no prior acting experience. "[19] In Variety, critic Peter Debruge wrote, "the stunning SXSW fest winner puts the recent Park City competition lineup to shame ... this compelling human drama finds fresh energy in the inspirational-teacher genre, constantly revealing new layers to its characters. Mason tells the rest of the staff about running into Marcus, who is doing well and has a girlfriend. [13] Its international premiere was held at the Locarno Film Festival in August 2013, where it received a standing ovation. Passionate and tough, Grace is a formidable caretaker of the kids in her She returns to Jayden's father's house and breaks in, intending to kill him while he sleeps, but she is interrupted by Jayden, who suggests that they smash his car instead. Short Term 12 is a 2013 American independent drama film written and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The graphic novel The Sculptor is being adapted by the director of Short Term 12, Destin Daniel Cretton.Currently, Cretton is working on the courtroom drama Just Mercy starring Brie Larson, Michael B. Jordan, and Jamie Foxx, but is already thinking to the future by choosing to adapt The Sculptor for the big screen as his next project. Short Term 12 (2013) is a small budget indie-film that was released last year. “Short Term 12” is the name of the foster home of which the film takes place. "[84], Despite the universal acclaim from critics and audiences alike, Short Term 12 was completely shunned by every major industry awards organization from receiving a nomination, especially at the Academy Awards, an action criticized by numerous critics, publications and audience members. Grace tells Jayden that she was sexually abused by her own father. [2] Critics praised its realism and intimacy, and especially Larson's performance and Cretton's screenplay and direction. The film is considered one of the best of 2013, appearing on several critics' year-end lists. [2] Overall, it earned a total of $1,013,100 in North America over a total of 26 weeks in theaters, with a widest release of 75 theaters, and $632,064 outside the United States for a total of $1,645,164. Filming took place over twenty days in Los Angeles, California in September 2012. [5]:5[6] Cretton researched similar facilities and interviewed former employees for the film, noting that the script featured stories directly told by children in these facilities from his interviews. Short Term 12 (2013) directed by Destin Daniel Cretton • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd. The following morning, Grace is upset by a phone call that reveals her father is being released from prison. While Larson and John Gallagher, Jr. won their roles after auditioning through Skype, most of the children featured in the film were cast through open casting calls. He is a director and producer, known for, Shang-Chi Funko Pop! That night, Jayden leaves the facility in the middle of her birthday celebrations. The world of group homes is not an unfamiliar one to SHORT TERM 12 writer/director Destin Daniel Cretton. I recently had the privilege with interviewing Destin Cretton, director of the new film “Short Term 12”. When Jayden reads Grace a cryptic story she has written, Grace begins to suspect that Jayden was abused by her father. The script was praised as "loaded with genuine emotion and nonstop empathy. 'Short Term 12' Director: Destin Daniel Cretton (2013) Naturalistically performed, tender drama which focuses on a twenty something woman who works at a foster care facility. After finding the house empty, they return to Short Term 12. [5]:8, The film was shot over 20 days in September 2012. ‘Short Term 12’ draws on writer-director Destin Daniel Cretton’s real-life experiences Destin Daniel Cretton will become the first Asian director to helm an MCU movie with Shang-Chi, which will also feature an Asian protagonist. Made on a budget of less than $1 million and given a limited release, the film brought in strong box office receipts, grossing over $2.3 million. In fact, he loosely modeled one of the film’s characters, Nate – an unsure newcomer to the line staff at the facility – after himself. It is adapted from Cretton's short film of the same name, produced in 2009. She does not tell him she plans to have an abortion. Director Destin Daniel Cretton Has Always Lived in The Glass Castle. "[25] Empire critic Ian Freer felt that Larson gave "a whirling dervish of a performance ... She, like the film, breaks your heart and raises your spirit in one fell swoop. Check out our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're excited about this month, like Mortal Kombat, "Them," and Stowaway. The film stars Brie Larson as Grace Howard, a young supervisor of a group home for troubled teenagers. The film was theatrically released in the United States on August 23, 2013, by Cinedigm. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images It earned three Independent Spirit Award nominations, including Best Female Lead for Larson. 'Short Term 12' Director on Why It's Worth Getting Punched in the Face by a Troubled Teen These are questions that director Destin Cretton has also personally grappled with. [5]:5 Filming took place in Los Angeles, and scenes set at the group home were shot at a former short-stay facility located near the neighborhood of Sylmar. Many of the characters, including Grace, begin the story abrasive, defensive or close-off, but slowly pivot to reveal the trauma and pain underneath, which is the first step toward healing from it. It was listed by the National Board of Review as one of the Top Ten Independent Films of 2013. [10] Alex Calloway, who played Sammy, found a casting call through Craigslist and won the role after sending in a cell phone video audition. Grace bonds with Jayden, a recent arrival at Short Term 12 who has a history of self-harm. 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She refuses to be consoled by Mason. Unable to force her to return, Grace follows Jayden to her father's house. by Matt Singer . Short Term 12 (2013) Director: Destin Cretton Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Frantz Turner, Rami Malek She is angry at the decision to send Jayden back to her father, but her boss maintains that Jayden denied that she was abused by him. [13], In theaters, the film was given a platform release: on August 23, it was released in Los Angeles and New York City, expanding the next weekend to Phoenix, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Boston and Berkeley, and progressively expanding to more cities until its widest release on September 13. Short Term 12 premiered on March 10, 2013 at South by Southwest, where it won the Grand Jury and Audience Awards for a Narrative Feature. [6][11] The film was edited by Nat Sanders as it was filmed. They supervise the troubled foster teens and attempt to guide them to a happier life. Michael B. Jordan to Star in ‘Just Mercy’ for Broad Green, ‘Short Term 12’ Director Destin Daniel Cretton will direct the film based on Bryan Stevenson’s New York Times bestselling memoir Leak Reveals MCU Character Designs and One Big Surprise, Dallas Liu joins Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, ‘Pen15’s Dallas Liu To Appear In Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi And The Legend of the Ten Rings’, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, The Bro-Am Documentary, Annabelle: Creation/The Glass Castle/The Only Living Boy in New York/Ingrid Goes West. [86][87][88] While Forbes called her snub "shocking", The Atlantic called it "disappointing" but "hardly shocking", considering it was a small-budgeted independent film. [14], The film grossed $56,206 in its opening weekend, playing in four theaters, with a per-theater average of $14,052 that was considered a strong result by Forbes magazine's Mark Hughes. It's an incredible emotional and physical performance, and she's a whirlwind. After Jayden shows Grace bruises from blows by her father, they return together to Short Term 12, where Jayden reports her father for physical abuse. The site's critical consensus reads, "Short Term 12 is an emphatic, revealing drama that pulls audiences into the perspective of neglected youths. She lives with her long-term boyfriend and coworker, Mason, but finds it difficult to open up to him emotionally. Trouvez les Cretton images et les photos d’actualités parfaites sur Getty Images. /Film Interview: ‘Short Term 12’ Director Destin Daniel Cretton. "[20] In a review for the Los Angeles Times, Kenneth Turan described Short Term 12 as "a small wonder", "a film of exceptional naturalness and empathy", and "moving and intimate", offering particular praise to the film's honesty and plausibility. [21] Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian, on the other hand, criticized the film's credibility, describing it as "well intentioned, but somehow inauthentic" with a "too-cute-to-be-true ending". "[26], Short Term 12 was listed on many film critics' top ten lists. He first wrote and produced a short film exploring this and later adapted it into a feature-length screenplay. The illusion is that you're just seeing life unfold in this odd place, where deep need barely covers surface levity. [22], The Hollywood Reporter's John DeFore called the film "genuinely moving" and "effortlessly balanced ... Brett Pawlak's handheld camerawork and Cretton's unsentimental direction have a frankness that acknowledges the dramatic extremes in these lives without needing to parade it before the audience. "[17] The way it is shot makes you feel like you are there, great cinematography. About The Film. In all, Short Term 12 is a fantastic indie drama from director Destin Daniel Cretton. Cretton based Short Term 12 on his own experience working in a group facility for teenagers. On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 82 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". With Short Term 12, director Destin Daniel Cretton achieves the impossible: a pitch-perfect feel-good film about foster care. A heartfelt film with wonderful performances. At their facility, Grace and Mason focus their efforts on Marcus, a resident who is about to turn 18 and is struggling with the prospect of leaving the facility.
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