Interview

Composer

Multi-Instrumentalist Mark Orton on Composing Alexander Payne’s Nebraska

Mark Orton is a man of many talents. He can play on any type of guitar, keyboard and percussion instrument. He’s a trained sound engineer and composer. He’s provided scores for feature films, documentaries, experimental radio, video/art installations, concert halls, modern dance, theater and, wait for it—the circus. He’s a co-founder of Tin Hat, a ...

By  |  December 20, 2013

Interview

Actor Director Screenwriter

Alexander Payne’s Nebraska Delights at the New York Film Festival

Alexander Payne first got Bob Nelson's script for Nebraska back in 2003 or 2004 (he isn’t quite sure). He liked it, and he immediately thought of Bruce Dern for the lead role, so he sent it to him. Dern liked it, and was surprised Payne had thought of him for the lead. Dern was so ...

By  |  October 9, 2013