Mackendrick on Film

Mackendrick on Film serves as an educational exploration of Alexander Mackendrick's influence on film pedagogy. It is structured as an illustrated lecture, drawing from his written work in On Film-making: An Introduction to the Craft of the Director. The documentary includes never-before-seen footage of Mackendrick in classrooms and studios at the California Institute of the Arts.

The film features new interviews with former students and colleagues, providing personal perspectives on Mackendrick's teaching methods. Additionally, it incorporates extracts from archived interviews, rare photos, and a selection of his student handouts, storyboards, and sketches. Such content makes this documentary a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and craft of directing, particularly through the lens of Mackendrick's approach.