Question 1

Which screenwriting fellowship did Charles Burmeister's script for Columbus Day win?

Accepted Answer

Charles Burmeister's script won the Chesterfield Screenwriting Fellowship sponsored by Paramount Pictures and was named Top 30 of 5,500 scripts in the Academy's Nicholl Fellowship.

Question 2

Why are there two versions of Columbus Day?

Accepted Answer

Producer Elie Samaha recut the film into an action version against the wishes of the director and cast, adding new action scenes with a stunt double for Val Kilmer. The director's cut is a quiet drama intended for festivals.

Question 3

How did Val Kilmer prepare for his role in Columbus Day?

Accepted Answer

Kilmer underwent over an hour of daily makeup to look older, insisting on it for realism. He brought in his makeup artist from Tombstone (1993) to achieve a 'raw' look.

Question 4

Who sold Columbus Day to producer Elie Samaha, and why was it controversial?

Accepted Answer

Producer Kevin Spacey and Trigger Street Productions sold the movie to Elie Samaha against the wishes of the director and cast, who viewed it as an indie drama and feared Samaha's involvement would compromise the film.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Columbus Day?

Accepted Answer

A thief tries to fix the damage done during the biggest heist of his career.

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