Whiplash » CIFF

WINNER: AUDIENCE CHOICE NARRATIVE

In this psychological thriller, Andrew (Miles Teller, Divergent) is a gifted young jazz drummer pushed to his breaking point. After being accepted to a prestigious music conservatory, Andrew's only focus is achieving perfection. Unfortunately for him, that's also what his brutal and unorthodox new teacher has in mind.

An exhilarating drama that asks how far a person can be pushed, Whiplash is a study in nail-biting suspense. SUNDANCE GRAND JURY PRIZE, SUNDANCE AUDIENCE AWARD.

Awards

Grand Jury Prize, Dramatic - Sundance Film Festival 2014
Dramatic Audience Award - Sundance Film Festival 2014

Festivals

Sundance 2014, Toronto International Film Festival 2014, Cannes 2014

Director

Damien Chazelle

Executive Producer

Jason Reitman, Jeanette Brill, Couper Samuelson, Gary Michael Walters

Producer

Paul Reiser, J.K. Simmons, Miles Teller

Screenwriter

Damien Chazelle

Cinematographer

Sharone Meir

Editor

Tom Cross

Cast

Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons