In 2013, Caplin produced James Franco's directorial debut, "As I Lay Dying", adapted from Faulkner's 1930 novel of the same name The film premiered at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival. In 2014, Caplin partnered with James Franco once more to produce "The Sound and the Fury (2014 film)", the second film adaptation of Faulkner's 1929 novel of the same name. The film was selected to screen out of competition at the 71st Annual Venice International Film Festival.