Writer, director, production designer: Catherine Hardwicke reflects on her work, from Mafia Mamma all the way back to Thirteen.
Itās a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, and joining Simon for a chat about her career is writer, director and production designer Catherine Hardwicke.
The pair chat first and foremost about her latest film, the indie comedy Mafia Mamma! thatās now available in the UK. They talk logistics, the challenges, and the joy that is Toni Collette. The conversation also covers Hardwickeās breakthrough film, Thirteen, and the independent movie landscape. Plus, a bit of casting, a bit of Twilight, and an insight into how she goes about making her filmsā¦