Ben Stiller and Jessica Lee Gagne on the Arts and Crafts Behind the Art and Craft of Hit 'Severance'
Briefly

The IndieWire Honors Spring 2025 ceremony will celebrate notable TV creators, including Ben Stiller and cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné. The article details how Stiller, struggling to find a suitable cinematographer for 'Escape at Dannemora,' discovered Gagné through a recommendation. At a pivotal moment in her career, Gagné was preparing to move to France but felt compelled to accept the opportunity to work with Stiller. Their collaboration underlines the blending of talent within the evolving landscape of television and the successes that emerge from meaningful partnerships.
Stiller describes how discovering Gagné's work changed his perception of digital cinematography, emphasizing that it can capture beauty and tension as effectively as film.
Gagné reflects on her initial fears about moving to the U.S., highlighting that having a significant project like 'Escape at Dannemora' made the move worthwhile.
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