About Director by Night

"Director by Night" is a heartwarming exploration of the creative journey of Oscar winning composer, Michael Giacchino, who is stepping behind the camera for the first time. This directorial debut, in which he masters Marvel Studios' "Werewolf By Night", is beautifully captured and documented by his brother Anthony Giacchino. However, it goes off-script; the axiomatic heart and soul of the movie is not steeped in the marvels of Hollywood, but it leads right back to their roots in Edgewater Park, New Jersey. It becomes a reflective journey back to their childhood, where the passion for filmmaking was first kindled through super-8 movies and tape recorders. Amidst the exciting chaos of set production, the brothers take a pause to pay homage to their humble beginnings. The narrative thus becomes a dual-hued stroke, blending the picturesque marvel of a big production with endearing tributes to the small town where it all began.

Making / Production

Anthony Giacchino, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the making of "Werewolf by Night". It's a fascinating and somewhat nostalgic journey into the world of version where each scene is transformed from script to screen, including the real-time hurdles and unexpected inspirations that often influence the final cut. The production, while grandiose, brings forth the memories of the boys' first adventures in cinematic storytelling in their quaint hometown. Remarkably detailed and showing the bare bones of a Marvel production, Anthony brings a human touch to the overtly fancy world of film making.

Actors

• Michael Giacchino: Playing himself, the beloved composer turned director brings vulnerability and authenticity to the screen, painting every scene with emotions drawn from his personal experiences.
• Anthony Giacchino: Also playing himself, Anthony's role as the documentary filmmaker and the supportive brother concurrent provides a warm touch to the narrative, illuminating their unstoppable brotherhood, and love for cinema.

Trivia / Interesting facts about "Director by Night"

• This marks the directorial debut of highly acclaimed composer, Michael Giacchino.
• A unique blend of a documentary and a superhero film, the project brings the Marvel universe and the real world together.
• The film celebrates not just the making of "Werewolf by Night", but also the endearing journey of two brothers, a shared passion that traces back to their boyhood.

Music, Soundtrack

• As expected from a movie featuring a famed composer, the music of "Director by Night" enhances the narrative beautifully. The auditory canvas varies from the grandeur fitting of a Marvel project to humble tunes echoing small-town roots.