Split Screen (TV series)
| Split Screen | |
|---|---|
IFC | |
| Release | March 10, 1997 – April 2, 2001 |
Split Screen is a
IFC.[1]
Summary
The series focused on independent filmmaking in America and was hosted by John Pierson.[2]
Split Screen featured segments from many notable filmmakers, actors, and actresses including:
John Waters, Atom Egoyan, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Richard Linklater, Errol Morris, Miranda July, and William H. Macy.[3][4][5]
Legacy
The Blair Witch Project first received notoriety as a segment on Split Screen.[6]
It has been picked up by The Criterion Collection for their new online-only channel.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Willis, Holly (July 24, 1997). "Indies find a voice on cable film show".
- ^ Berger, Warren (August 23, 1998). "SIGNOFF; Guardian Angel of Film Indies" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Grainy Pictures: About Split Screen". www.grainypictures.com.
- ^ "DECADE: The Decade According to John Pierson, Parts 1 & 2". December 15, 1999.
- ^ Atom Egoyan on Split Screen|Current|The Criterion Collection
- ^ "Pierson Fooled". Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
- ^ "Split Screen". The Criterion Collection.
External links
- Split Screen at IMDb
- Official series trailer
