The Hire

BMW Films presents "The Hire", a series of nine short films produced for the Internet in 2001 and 2002, with a ninth short film following in 2016. A form of branded content, all nine short films feature popular filmmakers from across the globe, star Clive Owen as the "Driver", and highlight the performance aspects of various BMW automobiles.

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Action & Adventure
Crime
Created By

David Fincher

First Aired on

Apr 26, 2001

3 seaons till Oct 23, 2016

Popularity: 16.8432
18 votes
Networks
(US)
Production

BMW of North AmericaBMW Films

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: The Escape

Seasons & episodes

Total 3 seasons, 9 episodes

Specials

As part of the BMW short film series, behind the scene specials were released - these include an insight into the driving techniques and stunt work, and a making of along with B-roll, which shows the production process and features interviews with cast and crew.

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1Driving Techniques5 min

    BMW M3 racecar driver Bill Auberlen provides a behind the scenes look at the stunts employed in the BMW short films and explains driving techniques necessary for a safe shoot.

  • Episode 2Making of Season 15 min

    Making of season 1 with a look at the expert drivers, the custom camera equipment, and the production work involved to set up the season's biggest stunts.

  • Episode 3Making of Season 26 min

    Making of season 2 with a look at the expert drivers, the custom camera equipment, and the production work involved to set up the season's biggest stunts.

  • Episode 4Making of Hostage6 min

    Making of the short film "Hostage" from season 2.

  • Episode 5Making of Ticker6 min

    Making of the short film "Ticker" from season 2.

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