
Split Screen
Series Overview
Split Screen was a television series that originally aired from 1997 to 2001 on IFC. The series focused on independent filmmaking in America and was hosted by John Pierson. Split Screen featured segments from many notable filmmakers, actors, and actresses including: Kevin Smith, Spike Lee, Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Buck Henry, Wes Anderson, Steve Buscemi, John Waters, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Richard Linklater, Errol Morris, Miranda July, and William H. Macy.
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4 Seasons • 61 Episodes
22 min per episode
1997 – 2000
Premiered: Mon, Mar 10, 1997
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 15: “Projections: Schamus/Hope”
Origin story of odd-couple producers Ted Hope and James Schamus, who nurtured many key directors, especially Ang Lee, whose blockbuster CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON opened the week this interview aired. Yet their company Good Machine made squat. Undaunted, Schamus went on to run Focus for a decade and Hope heads film at Amazon Studios.
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Cast & Creators
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John Pierson, Janet Pierson
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Split Screen about?
Split Screen was a television series that originally aired from 1997 to 2001 on IFC. The series focused on independent filmmaking in America and was hosted by John Pierson. Split Screen featured segments from many notable filmmakers, actors, and actresses including: Kevin Smith, Spike Lee, Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Buck Henry, Wes Anderson, Steve Buscemi, John Waters, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Richard Linklater, Errol Morris, Miranda July, and William H. Macy.
How many seasons does Split Screen have?
Split Screen comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Split Screen?
Key cast members in Split Screen include John Pierson.
Who created or directed Split Screen?
Split Screen was developed and directed by John Pierson, Janet Pierson.
