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E14 • The Power of the Underdog • NIKHIL NAGESH BHAT , dir. of ‘Kill’, Now in Theaters following TIFF + Tribeca
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Today I speak with Mumbai-based director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat about his kick-ass action film ‘Kill’, which premiered at TIFF last year and is now globally distributed by Lionsgate. We discuss Nikhil’s journey into the film industry, from watching Indian action films on television as a child, and his love for James Cameron’s ‘Aliens’.
He shares his experiences with rejection and the importance of patience and persistence in filmmaking. The conversation also touches on the financing and production of his latest film ‘Kill’ and the challenges and excitement of premiering at film festivals.
Nikhil expresses his belief in underdog stories and aims to create films that combine thrilling action with humor and emotional depth. He also shares his desire to remake Paul Verhoeven’s 'RoboCop'.
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1. E14 • The Power of the Underdog • NIKHIL NAGESH BHAT , dir. of ‘Kill’, Now in Theaters following TIFF + Tribeca (00:00:00)
2. Past Present Feature, Hosted by Marcus Mizelle (00:00:01)
3. Introducing Filmmaker Nikhil Nagesh Bhat (00:00:20)
4. Early Filmmaking Experiences & Inspiration (00:01:05)
5. Common Themes in Nikhil's Work (00:06:30)
6. Influential Films & Filmmakers - James Cameron's 'Aliens' (00:07:46)
7. Commonalities between 'Kill' & Aliens (00:11:08)
8. Character Arcs & Emotional Journeys in 'Kill' (00:12:36)
9. Class Divide & Social Commentary in 'Kill' (00:15:13)
10. Writing A Great Antagonist: Goliath before David + 'Die Hard' (00:17:23)
11. Finding Inspiration in Real-Life Criminals (00:20:20)
12. Nikhil's Filmmaking Journey: The Importance of Patience & Dedication (00:22:13)
13. Financing & Production Challenges of 'Kill' (00:26:20)
14. Practical Effects & Realism in Action (00:28:32)
15. Territorial Distribution of 'Kill' via Lionsgate + TIFF (00:29:49)
16. Sinking in Your Seat: Watching Your Film With an Audience (00:31:12)
17. Nikhil's Desire to Remake Paul Verhoeven's 'RoboCop' (00:34:19)
18. Nikhil's Parting Wisdom - "We're All Suckers for Emotions", No Matter the Genre (00:35:27)
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