KRISTI ZEA
DADDIO PREMIERES AT THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
Daddio was originally conceived of as a stage play, but thanks to producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff (“The Irishman”), production designer Kristi Zea (“Revolutionary Road”), and director of photography Phedon Papamichael (“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”), the script became a feature. “The moment you turn it into a movie, the simple premise suddenly becomes extremely complex.” —director Christy Hall
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"DADDIO" GARNERED ACCLAIM at
2023 TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL
Kristi Zea's production design recognized
Director Christy Hall's new film Daddio, starring Sean Penn and Dakota Johnson, won raves from critics after its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. As production designer, Daddio presented very specific challenges for production designer KristiZea as it takes place entirely inside a taxicab.
"I believe production design for this film is unique for me because although the taxicab itself is real, everything you see out the windows is virtual. It was a pleasure to work with director Christy Hall, Phedon Papamichael, and Lisa Zeno Churgin." —Kristi Zea
Critics have called out both Kristi and cinematographer Phedon Papamichael for the authentic atmosphere they created.
"[Christy] Hall’s stellar technical team—cinematographer Phedon Papamichael, editor Lisa Churgin and production designer Kristi Zea—keep the proceedings lively." —Telluride Film Festival
"Something should be added to the physical challenges of shooting almost an entire film in a taxi. According to Hall, most of the film was actually shot in a studio with a taxicab set up on the stage. The fact that it feels so authentic is a tribute not only to the director but also to veteran cinematographer Phedon Papamichael (Nebraska, The Trial of the Chicago 7) and production designer Kristi Zea (The Departed, The Silence of the Lambs)." —Lynn Henson, USA Today
Daddio was also screened at the Toronto Film Festival.
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Publicity still of Dakota Johnson - Courtesy of Toronto Film Festival