Anatomy of a Scene: Project Hail Mary

Academy Award®-winning writer/directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller (SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE) transported audiences to space and beyond with their blockbuster smash hit PROJECT HAIL MARY, starring Ryan Gosling in their adaptation of Andy Weir’s best-selling novel. The talented duo will be presented with this year’s Achievement in Directing Award at this special presentation on Saturday, October 3, at Sag Harbor Cinema, where audiences will have a rare opportunity to peer into their unique creative process. Explore scenes from the groundbreaking film and learn what it took to bring beloved characters Ryland and Rocky to glorious life on the big screen. Phil Lord and Chris Miller will receive the Achievement in Directing Awards at this event on October 3. Phil Lord and Chris Miller are the Academy Award®-winning duo behind some of today’s most successful and inventive films and series, including the SPIDER-VERSE and LEGO MOVIE franchises, THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES, 21 & 22 JUMP STREET, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS, Spider-Noir, The Afterparty, and Clone High. In March 2026, they directed and produced PROJECT HAIL MARY, starring Ryan Gosling, which became Amazon MGM Studios’ highest-grossing film ever, surpassing $684 million worldwide. The film received widespread critical acclaim and praise for its emotional heart, breathtaking visuals, and Gosling’s performance, making it one of the most well-received films of the year. Lord and Miller wrote and produced the SPIDER-VERSE trilogy, with INTO THE SPIDERVERSE winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. They have earned numerous additional awards and nominations across film and television, and continue to push the boundaries of animation, comedy, and genre storytelling. Film still from PROJECT HAIL MARY and headshot courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios.