'Girls' plays waiting game Nov 27, 2006
And Krieger was there in the 1990s when "Camp" director Todd Graff had his go at the script and Warners later brought in Joel Schumacher to direct a screenplay by Tina Andrews, who had just written a Frankie Lymon biopic, "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," which failed at the box office. Suddenly, no studio wanted to put big bucks in another showbiz tuner. (Variety)
* A good year for China in Venice Sep 2, 2005
Camp is Broadway musical star Todd Graff's debut on the big screen. The film draws on the director's personal experiences and tells of a group of young people who join a musical-theater camp to live out their dreams. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
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("I guess it'll still be running in 2019!" laughed Camp director TODD GRAFF at the after-party. . (Village Voice)
What they really want to do is direct Dec 13, 2004
Sean Penn (The Pledge) and Todd Graff (Camp) also dont star in the movies they direct. Some actors seem comfortable directing themselves: Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott co-directed and co-starred in Big Night, Tim Robbins played the title role in his political satire Bob Roberts, Jon Favreau wrote, directed and starred in Made, while Ed Burns has directed and starred in four features, including The Brothers McMullen and Sidewalks of New York. (MSNBC -- Movies)
FILMS IN REVIEW Jun 9, 2004
So goes the tune of "Camp," the directorial debut by actor/writer Todd Graff. A scene from Todd Graff's "Camp" ... "Camp" has its roots in "Fame," that 1980 take on teens in a performing-arts school who dream of superstardom. (Japan Times Online, Japan -- Arts)
"Film interview:Camp"A camp experience to remember Jun 9, 2004
A camp experience to remember ... The summer Todd Graff turned 14, his parents saw an ad in The New York Times about a summer camp called Stage Door Manor ... Unlike other camps, this one taught the kids to act and perform in musicals, and since Graff had always loved to sing, his parents (both musicians) encouraged him with enthusiasm. (Japan Times Online, Japan -- Arts)
BUZZ: A Busy Party Week, Doc Distribution Deals, and Job News ... Apr 26, 2004
Todd Graff ("Camp") also chatted with guests, in advance of today's big debut at Alice Tully Hall. Among the other filmmakers in attendance were Tareque Masud ("The Clay Bird"), Miwa Nishikawa ("Wild Berries"), Sandy McLeod ("Asylum"), and many many more. (Indie Wire)
