Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the two thousand eight blockbuster 'Twilight,' is shifting to new material with her latest feature, 'Street Smart.' The film tells stories of homeless youth in Venice. According to Variety, since her vampire romance breakthrough, Hardwicke has directed television projects including 'Under the Bridge' and worked with Guillermo del Toro on 'Cabinet of Curiosities,' along with indie films featuring acclaimed actors like Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore. 'Street Smart' features an ensemble cast including Sally Struthers. In discussing her work, Hardwicke reflects on the current boom in 'romantasy'—the genre blending romance and fantasy that defined her career breakthrough.

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