Episode 168 - The Daniels: From Viral Videos to Oscar Gold
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Show Notes
Dive into the wildly creative world of Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the American filmmaking duo collectively known as the Daniels. This episode charts their meteoric rise, from their early days meeting at Emerson College to becoming Oscar-winning directors.
Discover how the Daniels first made their mark directing iconic music videos, earning Grammy nominations for Foster the People's "Houdini" and the viral sensation "Turn Down for What" by DJ Snake and Lil Jon. Follow their transition into feature films with the bizarre and beloved absurdist comedy, Swiss Army Man, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano, which won them the Directing Award at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
The journey culminates with their 2022 masterpiece, Everything Everywhere All at Once. Learn how this science-fiction epic became A24's highest-grossing film and one of the most awarded films of all time, sweeping the 95th Academy Awards with wins for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. We'll also touch on their television work, their upcoming film deal with Universal Pictures, and how they crafted a singular vision that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.