Cameron Kozak on Instagram: "I’m SO EXCITED What’s your favorite of Damien’s work?"

The Academy on Instagram: "Some dream of greatness. Others bleed for it. Damien Chazelle’s WHIPLASH (2014), starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, earned five nominations at the 87th Oscars and won three: • Actor in a Supporting Role - J.K. Simmons (Won) • Film Editing - Tom Cross (Won) • Sound Mixing - Craig Mann, Ben Wilkins and Thomas Curley (Won) • Adapted Screenplay - Damien Chazelle • Best Picture"

Mr. Cinemagic on Instagram: "Damien Chazelle is nothing short of a genius. With just a handful of films, he’s already earned his place among the greats. An Academy Award winner, yes, but more importantly, a filmmaker who has never made a bad movie—each of his works carries its own brilliance, intensity, and lasting impact. Whiplash was a thunderbolt—raw, tense, and unforgettable, a story about obsession and the cost of greatness that leaves you breathless. Then came La La Land, his masterpiece: