One Perfect Shot
One Perfect Shot, a half-hour unscripted series executive produced and narrated by Oscar nominee and Emmy Award winner Ava DuVernay and inspired by a popular Twitter account of the same name, is produced by Warner Horizon Unscripted Television with DuVernay's production company, ARRAY Filmworks. Each episode arms one acclaimed director with an arsenal of visual tools to pull back the curtain on their most iconic shots. Using state of the art technology, the directors will literally enter each shot, walking through the scene in 360 moments that allow viewers to join an immersive exploration of moviemaking. Filmmakers will share their obstacles, challenges, lessons and triumphs as they detail how they created their crowning cinematic achievements. Each helmer will also present one shot from an auteur who deeply influenced them, outlining the inspiration that catalyzed their own imagination.
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- Documentary
One Perfect Shot, a half-hour unscripted series executive produced and narrated by Oscar nominee and Emmy Award winner Ava DuVernay and inspired by a popular Twitter account of the same name, is produced by Warner Horizon Unscripted Television with DuVernay's production company, ARRAY Filmworks. Each episode arms one acclaimed director with an arsenal of visual tools to pull back the curtain on their most iconic shots. Using state of the art technology, the directors will literally enter each shot, walking through the scene in 360 moments that allow viewers to join an immersive exploration of moviemaking. Filmmakers will share their obstacles, challenges, lessons and triumphs as they detail how they created their crowning cinematic achievements. Each helmer will also present one shot from an auteur who deeply influenced them, outlining the inspiration that catalyzed their own imagination.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Patty Jenkins
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 24 mins
Director Patty Jenkins details her experience directing 2017's Wonder Woman, and the groundbreaking scene that helped redefine the superhero genre.
Episode 2
Aaron Sorkin
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 26 mins
Legendary writer-director Aaron Sorkin discusses his evolution as a filmmaker, culminating in an exploration of his 2020 historical drama, The Trial of the Chicago 7.
Episode 3
Kasi Lemmons
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 24 mins
Filmmaker Kasi Lemmons details the journey that led her to direct 2019's Academy Award nominated Harriet and its most moving sequence, in which abolitionist Harriet Tubman crosses over state lines into freedom.
Episode 4
Jon M. Chu
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 23 mins
Director Jon M. Chu details the experiences and influences that shaped the iconic wedding sequence in his hit 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians.
Episode 5
Malcolm D. Lee
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 22 mins
Director Malcolm D. Lee shares insights from the set of 2017's Girls Trip, deconstructing the behind-the-scenes magic that brought the unforgettable Mardi Gras zipline sequence to life.
Episode 6
Michael Mann
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 26 mins
Reflecting on his 1995 classic film Heat, filmmaker Michael Mann details his experiences working alongside stars Al Pacino and Robert De Niro to make the bank robbery sequence as realistic as possible