Catherine Hardwicke and Helena Howard take risks.At only 21, Howard has earned a reputation as one of the best actresses of her generation for her performances in Madeline’s Madeline, Twist and Blackbird.
Critics have commented on her fearlessness in choosing roles, and the extremes she will go to capture truth in her performing.Catherine Hardwicke has made a career exploring stories about teenagers, women, and teenage women.
Her breakout came in 2003 with Thriteen, which established Evan Rachel Wood as a star on the rise. Subsequently, she’s earned positive notice for her films Lords of Dogtown (which starred a young Heath Ledger), Plush and Miss You Already.