What makes it independent?
This film is independent due to the subject matter focusing mainly on teenage pregnancy and the battle to decide whether to have an abortion or not. Abortion being an extremely difficult and controversial topic in America as some groups are pro choice and some are pro life, the film received praise from journalists but negative reviews from pro life groups as the main protagonist of Juno contemplated having an abortion. The film studio which funded the film was Mandate Pictures before being sold onto Fox Searchlight Productions for major release worldwide. It premiered in the International Film Festival 2007 and received a standing ovation.
What is the production cost?
The film was budgeted $6.5-7 million, which it made back in the first 20 days of being shown, it went onto make over $230 million dollars worldwide. In its limited release on opening weekend it was played in only 7 theatres in Los Angeles and New York and made over $420 thousand, averaging $60 thousand per screening.
Who stars in it and why?
This film stars actress Ellen Page which her a household name after being nominated for countless awards including Academy Awards and Golden Globes. Central to Ellen Page's character is Michael Cera who was already known at the time for his other comedic roles like Evan in Superbad. Actress Jennifer Garner is considered to be an A list Hollywood Actress. Jennifer Garner, Ellen Page and Michael Cera could have an affect in the interest and popularity of this film. The two main characters were relatively not well known as opposed to Hollywood A list stars.
Has it won any awards?
It has won and been nominated for countless awards, the winners include;
- Best Original Screenplay - Diablo Cody (BAFTA and Academy Awards)
- Best Comedy (Critics Choice Awards)
- Best Actress - Ellen Page (Canadian Comedy Awards)
- Best Director - Jason Reitman (Canadian Comedy Awards)
- Best Breakthrough Performance - Ellen Page (National Board Of Review)
- Best Original Screenplay - Diablo Cody (National Board Of Review)
- Best Actress Musical or Comedy - Ellen Page (Satellite Awards)
- Best Film Musical or Comedy - (Satellite Awards)
- Best Film (Rome Film Festival)
- Best Orignal Screenplay - Diablo Cody (Writers Guild of America Awards)
- Best Feature (Independent Spirit Awards 2007)
- Best Female Lead - Ellen Page (Independent Spirit Awards 2007)
- Best First Screenplay - Diablo Cody (Independent Spirit Awards 2007)
- Best Comedy (National Movie Awards 2008)
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