Meet The Filmmaker: Oscar Nominees

Join Oscar-nominated screenwriter Alessandro Camon as he discusses his film "The Messenger," nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, and four Independent Spirit Awards. http://www.themessengermovie.com/

Join director/producer Lee Daniels as he discusses his Best Picture Golden Globe nominated film "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire".  Set in 1987, "Precious" is a dramatic, vividly realized story of a Harlem teenager who overcomes tremendous obstacles to discover her own worth, beauty and potential. Critically-acclaimed performances from newcomer Gabourey Sidibe as "Precious",  and Mo'Nique as her troubled mother,  have been recognized by Golden Globe acting nominations. http://www.weareallprecious.com/

Join director Wes Anderson and actors Meryl Streep and Jason Schwartzman as they discuss their new film, the adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic children’s book "Fantastic Mr. Fox." http://www.fantasticmrfoxmovie.com/

Join director Jason Reitman ("Juno," "Thank You for Smoking") as he discusses his new dramatic comedy, "Up In The Air." http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/upintheair/

Join Oscar-winning writer/directors Joel & Ethan Coen ("No Country for Old Men," "Fargo") as they discuss their latest film "A Serious Man." Set in 1967, the film tells the story of Larry Gopnik (Michael Stuhlbarg), a physics professor who finds himself struggling for equilibrium and searching for clarity. Focus Features releases "A Serious Man" in select theaters October 2nd. http://www.filminfocus.com/ourmovies

Join Kathyrn Bigelow("Near Dark", "Point Break") as she discusses her new film "The Hurt Locker", winner of the Best Film Award at the Venice Film Festival 2008. The film is a riveting, suspenseful portrait of the courage under fire of the military's unrecognized heroes: technicians of a bomb squad who volunteer to challenge the odds and  save lives doing one of the world's most dangerous jobs. "The Hurt Locker" opens in select theater Friday, June 26, 2009. http://thehurtlocker-movie.com/