Question 1

How did the filmmakers get permission to shoot at NASA for Operation Avalanche?

Accepted Answer

They told NASA they were making a student documentary on the Apollo program to gain access.

Question 2

What unique filming technique was used to create the grainy film look in Operation Avalanche?

Accepted Answer

Most was shot digitally then printed onto 16mm film, and director Matt Johnson dragged the print on the ground to artificially age it.

Question 3

Which major film festivals was Operation Avalanche selected for in 2016?

Accepted Answer

It screened at Sundance, SXSW, Jeonju International, Mar del Plata International, Stockholm International, and International Film Festival Rotterdam.

Question 4

What subtle detail connects the characters' ID cards to the real-life crew in Operation Avalanche?

Accepted Answer

Matt and Andrew's ID cards list them as Director and Camera, reflecting Matt Johnson's real role as director and Andrew Appelle's as cinematographer.

Question 5

What is the central premise of Operation Avalanche?

Accepted Answer

In 1967, four undercover CIA agents pose as a documentary film crew at NASA and uncover a major conspiracy.

Operation Avalanche

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