BONUS MATERIALS
Rich Atmosphere: The Music of Merchant Ivory Films
Stephen Soucy made this 5-minute short animated film before embarking on the feature documentary film. Oscar-winner, Director, Screenwriter, James Ivory narrates a moving tribute to his long-time composer, Richard "Dick" Robbins. Animation direction by Jack Cunningham (nexusstudios.com/talent/jack-cunningham/). Produced/Directed by Stephen Soucy.
Interview: Producer, Director, and Co-Writer Stephen Soucy
Stephen Soucy’ interview for Merchant Ivory was not included in the final film.
Interview: Emma Thompson
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with Dame Emma Thompson.
Interview: Helena Bonham Carter
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with Helena Bonham Carter.
Interview: Hugh Grant
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with Hugh Grant.
Interview: Jenny Beavan and John Bright
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with legendary costume designers, Jenny Beavan and John Bright.
Interview: Kit Hesketh-Harvey
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with Kit Hesketh-Harvey. Kit died suddenly on 1st February, 2023. It is an honor to have Kit in Merchant Ivory and the film is dedicated to him.
Interview: Tama Janowitz
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with Tama Janowitz.
Interview: Luciana Arrighi and Jenny Beavan
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with Luciana and Jenny. This interview was not included in the final film.
Interview: Paul Bradley
Stephen Soucy’s expanded Zoom interview with Producer Paul Bradley.
Interview: Rupert Graves
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with Rupert Graves.
Interview: Sam West
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with Sam West.
Interview: Katherine Wenning
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with editor, Katherine Wenning (Maurice and Slaves of New York).
Interview: Anna Kytherotis
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with Ismail Merchant’s ghostwriter and publishing editor, Anna Kytherotis.
Interview: Vanessa Redgrave
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with Dame Vanessa Redgrave, DBE. This interview had its challenging moments for me (as often those of us who interview Vanessa experience) but by the end and after the cameras were put away, and my small crew had left, Vanessa and I had a lovely, low key, conversation and trust or respect had been built, and she said how much she enjoyed talking about and revisiting the years she worked with Jim and Ismail. I did keep the rough patches here, because this is a great interview. This is a fun interview in People Magazine; me and James Ivory talking about being (happily) scolded by Vanessa.
Interview: James Ivory #1
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with James Ivory. This was the first on-camera interview with Jim for the film, in his condo in New York City. This interview footage did not make it into the film.
Interview: James Ivory #2
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with James Ivory. This was the second interview with Jim for the film, in his condo in New York City.
Interview: James Ivory #4
Stephen Soucy’s expanded interview with James Ivory. This was the fourth interview with Jim for the film.
Interview: James Ivory #5
Stephen Soucy’s expanded final interview with James Ivory. This was the fifth interview with Jim for the film.
Interview: Fred Da
Stephen Soucy’s interview with Fred Da. This interview unfortunately did not make it into the film. I love the story of Jim sleeping next to a photo of Ismail that Fred tells here.
Interview: Hiro Sanada
Stephen Soucy’s interview with Hiro Sanada. This interview unfortunately did not make it into the film.
James Ivory UAlbany NYS Writers Institute Film Festival 2021
Stephen Soucy interviewed James Ivory for the New York State Writers Institute Film Festival where Jim was honored with the Ironweed Award for Lifetime Achievement in film.
James Ivory and Stephen Soucy In Conversation at University of Albany NYS Writers Institute Film Festival, April 2024
Stephen Soucy and James Ivory for the New York State Writers Institute Film Festival, 2024.
Stephen Soucy Interviewed on September 1, 2024 at SBIFF
Stephen Soucy interviewed on opening weekend for MERCHANT IVORY in Santa Barbara, California.
New York Indian Film Festival | James Ivory & Stephen Soucy Introduction
James Ivory and Stephen Soucy for the New York Indian Film Festival, introducing MERCHANT IVORY.
Palm Springs International Film Festival | Introduction for Maurice
James Ivory introduces Merchant Ivory’s Maurice for PSIFF 2024.
Palm Springs International Film Festival | Introduction for Shakespeare Wallah
James Ivory introduces Merchant Ivory’s Shakespeare Wallah for PSIFF 2024.
Palm Springs International Film Festival | Introduction for Quartet
James Ivory introduces Merchant Ivory’s Quartet for PSIFF 2024.
Palm Springs International Film Festival | Introduction for Howards End
James Ivory introduces Merchant Ivory’s Howards End for PSIFF 2024.
Film Festival BFI Flare London: Highlight Reel
BFI Flare London Film Festival had 40+ Merchant Ivory Family in attendance. Epic screening in Theatre #1 at BFI.
Film Festival BFI Flare London: MERCHANT IVORY Friends and Family
BFI Flare London Film Festival post-screening interviews with the Merchant Ivory Family.
Film Festival BFI Flare London: MERCHANT IVORY Audience Vox Pops
BFI Flare London Film Festival post-screening interviews.
MERCHANT IVORY | Work-in-Progress Teaser
Stephen Soucy created this work-in-progress teaser to raise funds to make the feature documentary film, MERCHANT IVORY. 95% of this footage did not make it into the final film, so it’s a great stand-alone piece that offers additional footage for those interested in seeing more.