Behind the Scenes

“For this film, I used the ‘traditional’ fundraising structure: I maxed out every credit card I had, my girlfriend’s credit cards, friends, family, etc. And we sold t-shirts and posters on our Web site while we were still shooting the film.”

—Gary Hustwit

	Huswit answers the question: Why make a film about a typeface, let alone a feature documentary film about Helvetica? Read about the why and how of making HELVETICA. Read The Making Of >>
	Filmmaker Gary Hustwit reflects on what makes good design, the people behind the fonts and why typography fans should forget standup and keep their day jobs. Find out more in the filmmaker Q&A, View the Filmmaker Statement >>
	Gary Hustwit has produced five feature documentaries, HELVETICA is his directorial debut. Find out more about his career and why pasta is important. Learn about The Filmmaker >>
	See who makes things happen behind the scenes and find out the names of the type “nerds” featured in the film. View Film Credits >>