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  • 1. JuddApatow Film Director Study:-

2. Judd Apatow JuddApatow (born December 6, 1967) American film producer, director, and screenwriter. Best known for his work in comedy films, he is the founder ofApatow Productions and also developed the cult television series Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared and Girls. Apatow's work has won numerous awards including a Primetime Emmy Award (forThe Ben Stiller Show) a Hollywood ComedyAward, and anAFIAward for his movie Bridesmaids. 3. Career Development: Began performing stand-up at the age of 17. Moved to LosAngles to attend USC -hosted on-campus comedy night events -Dropped out sophmore year Moved in with roommateAdam Sandler Found his Niche in writing for others Discovered previously unknown actors such as Seth Rogen, Jason Segel and James Franco 4. Films: 5. Apatows style: Im the guy who gets uncomfortable.Thats why I was able to writeThe 40 year old virgin andKnocked Up. I believe in those guys Writes from real-life situations More story-based films Finds the humour in conventionally unfunny life situations Strongly encourages improvisation with his actors Likes to work with his family in his films Long length of movies 6. Knocked Up Knocked Up is a 2007 American romantic comedy drama film co- produced, written, and directed by Judd Apatow. Starring Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, and Leslie Mann. Plot: The film follows the repercussions of a drunken one-night stand between Rogen's slacker character and Heigl's just-promoted media personality that results in an unintended pregnancy.A spin-off sequel,This Is 40, was released in 2012. 7. Film posters: 8. Film poster analysis The large, bold mast head in capital font really stands out on this poster suggesting that it is having an impact on the two characters also featured in the poster.The fact that it is written across them both implies that the situation is taking over their lives. This quote also reinforces the fact that this situation is going to take over their lives. This hints to the audience what will come about in the film. TheTimeline of pregnancy in the background links with the film title and again hints at the story line. The female characters expression reinforces her lack of care to the situation, and she looks fed-up suggesting that it is a waste of her time. She seems clueless to the reality of what is in store for her. Similarly, the male characters expression mirrors this and he seems confused on why they are there and what exactly for.