'Nyad' Directors Break Down Historic Cuba to Florida Swim Scene | Vanity Fair

Oscar-winning directors Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin dive into one of their favorite scenes from their first scripted feature 'Nyad.' Get their full breakdown of the historic 110-mile swim scene, from shooting the sequences underwater to working with Annette Bening and Jodie Foster to bring this story to life.
Watch NYAD on Netflix, www.netflix.com/NYAD
Director: Juliet Lopez
Associate Producer: Rafael Vasquez
Local PM: Sam Pope
DP: Nicholas Savander
Cam Op: Ryan Sheets
Cam Op: Nick Koldenhoven
1st AC: Ben Dann
PA/Teleprompter: Garrett LeRoy
Grip: Sasha Motivala
Gaffer: Dan Courtright
Sound: Connery Johnson
Photographer: Ricky Middlesworth
Talent Booker: Meredith Judkins
Vanity Fair Director of Content: Lane Williamson
Netflix Producer: Andrew Sandler
Netflix Creative Content Manager: Cori Salinas
Netflix Creative Content Manager: Jon Deaton
Photo Campaign Manager: Alex Kang
Netflix Manager, Film Publicity: Jennifer McCann
A huge thanks to the Netflix team and the local Jackson, WY crew for facilitating this shoot.
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[@catherineedwards5588]

This movie was fantastic. Annette Bening should receive an Oscar for this.

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

Jodie foster needs to get her fifth oscar nomination for this performance

[@michaelpaine8884]

I watched the Movie today. I really enjoyed it. Diana is such a unique person. I can’t think of any athlete like her. I read her book many years ago. Don’t hesitate to watch Nyad. The acting was superb.

[@howards5695]

Jimmy Chin's movies and docs are a must watch.

[@melissacolon5842]

best movie ever; cried and laughed- Oscar worthy and hopeful for humanity

[@paolafuentes2199]

This movie was a beatiful shot of motivation.🥺🤯🤧

[@allisonvandiepen8052]

Oscar for Annette Bening! Amazing performance.

[@sainttrai]

Love their documentaries!!

[@HenggaoCai]

I can definitely see this movie get nominated for several Oscars and win at least 1.

[@SocietyOfOne]

How so?

[@lilmilontiktok]

Lmao sure

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

I totally agree!

[@kamranscent]

Yup😊

[@pemadamdul]

Best actress, best supporting actress and editing for sure

[@larissacury7714]

This movie and the actresses deverse everything!! I hope the upcomind Awards recognize this!

[@anastasiaatmtl3170]

Annette should have received an Oscar , she was exceptional !

[@bpassion4fashion581]

Fantastic !!!!! I cried when Bonnie got in the water with her . I’m still moved by the level of loyalty and friendship.

[@bridiemacdonald9436]

Great movie - loved it so much!

[@readMEinkbooks]

I wish they'd shown more than this one clip!

[@coreyromberg]

“Annette and Jodie Fostered a relationship”…I see what you did there 😂

[@amerz2477]

I was happy to see jimmy on this project

[@AlfnCrafts]

This movie is amazing and deserves an Oscar

[@CuddFresh]

awesome

[@stephanievigen]

Best movie of 2023! 🙌

[@gilbertafalla5452]

This movie made me cry

[@cnl1213]

Can't wait for the Rom Com Next! 🤣

[@abhijitchatterji7587]

Awful movie. Probably the worst I’ve seen in a while.

[@deirdrereynolds4684]

hahaha 🤣. say how you really feel

[@mallurypollard7815]

Why didn’t you like it?

[@faye6864]

It’s a shame you feel that way. I thought it was absolutely incredible. One of the best films I’ve seen for years. And Nyad is an inspiration.