Split Screen (TV series)
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| image | SplitScreenposter.jpg |
| image_size | 180 |
| creator | |
| executive_producer | |
| runtime | 22 minutes |
| company | Grainy Pictures |
| country | United States |
| network | IFC |
| first_aired | |
| last_aired | |
| num_seasons | 4 |
| num_episodes | 66 |
| :: |
| image = SplitScreenposter.jpg | image_size = 180 | creator = | presenter = | starring = | executive_producer = | runtime = 22 minutes | company = Grainy Pictures | country = United States | network = IFC | first_aired = | last_aired = | num_seasons = 4 | num_episodes = 66
Split Screen is an American television series that originally aired from March 10, 1997 to April 2, 2001 on IFC.
Summary
The series focused on independent filmmaking in America and was hosted by John Pierson.
Split Screen featured segments from many notable filmmakers, actors, and actresses including: Kevin Smith, Spike Lee, Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Buck Henry, Wes Anderson, Steve Buscemi, Harmony Korine, John Waters, Atom Egoyan, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Richard Linklater, Errol Morris, Miranda July, and William H. Macy.
Legacy
The Blair Witch Project first received notoriety as a segment on Split Screen.
It has been picked up by The Criterion Collection for their new online-only channel.
References
References
- (July 24, 1997). "Indies find a voice on cable film show".
- Berger, Warren. (August 23, 1998). "SIGNOFF; Guardian Angel of Film Indies".
- "Grainy Pictures: About Split Screen".
- (December 15, 1999). "DECADE: The Decade According to John Pierson, Parts 1 & 2".
- [https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/5279-atom-egoyan-on-split-screen Atom Egoyan on Split Screen. Current. The Criterion Collection]
- "Pierson Fooled".
- "Split Screen".
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