The Playback Singer + Bonus material
Watch "The Playback Singer", the funny and poignant, multiple award winning, feature that proves we are all works in progress. Plus receive hours of bonus material including a Making of Documentary, Deleted Scenes, Full Version of Several Piyush Mishra Songs, and Commentary with the Director and Producer.
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The Playback Singer Feature
THE PLAYBACK SINGER tells the story of an aimless, would-be, jungle-gym architect who finds his existence disrupted – and his marriage upended – when his prickly, Indian, B-movie playback singer father-in-law comes to visit and overstays his welcome.
An original feature written by director Suj...
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Bonus: "The Playback SInger" with Commentary
Listen to writer/director Suju Vijayan and producer Mike Blum talk about the film while you rewatch it. Lots of fascinating tidbits.
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Bonus: The Making of "The Playback Singer"
The complete version of the "making of" documentary with many fascinating details on creating the award winning film.
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Bonus: Deleted Scenes
The scenes that didn't make the final cut.
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Bonus: Full takes of several Original Piyush Mishra Songs
Piyush Mishra has been hailed by Rolling Stone as a genius. Listen to Piyush sing full versions of several songs from the movie and one that never made it in. A real treat!
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Bonus: What is "The Playback Singer" About?
Producer, Director and cast explain what the film is about.
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Bonus: What is a Playback Singer?
Learn what a playback singer does and how important and famous they are in Bollywood.
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Bonus: Inspiration for the Movie
Learn what inspired director Suju Vijayan to write "The Playback Singer."
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Bonus: Casting "The Playback Singer"
Working with Casting Director, Alison Buck, on casting the film.
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Bonus: Casting "Ashok"
The 6-month search to find the perfect "Playback Singer"!
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Bonus: Bringing Piyush Mishra from India
The hardest part of the production was bringing lead actor, Piyush Mishra over from India. Find out why and why it was worth the effort.
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Bonus: Preparing for the Shoot
When you only have 18 days to shoot entire feature film, you better be prepared. Learn how the team did it.
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Bonus: Finding and Keeping the Crew
Working with a pro crew on an indie budget.
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Bonus: Working with the Actors
How director, Suju Vijayan, molded the disparate personalities of the cast into a cohesive whole for the film.
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Bonus: Working with director, Suju Vijayan
Learn how Suju yielded soft power to get what she needed for the film.
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Bonus: Creating the Jungle Gym
How did the team create the climactic jungle gym... and where can you get one!?
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Bonus: Final Thoughts
The most rewarding aspects of creating "The Playback Singer."