World Builders

World Builders is an ongoing series of conversations with the most productive and thoughtful behind-the-scenes craftspeople.

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We chat with Will Forte, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Jake Van Wagoner about the new Sundance indie and why tonal balance… Read More

February 6, 2023

We chat with the legendary cinematographer about finding a unique, almost black-and-white image for Antoine Fuqua's new film. Why did… Read More

January 31, 2023

We chat with production designers Dylan Cole and Ben Procter about how they constructed Pandora's oceanic depths. Read More

January 30, 2023

We chat with the cinematographer about the challenges of simultaneously shooting live-action and virtual. Read More

January 27, 2023

We chat with costume designer Deborah L. Scott about 'Avatar: The Way of Water' and how virtual fittings differ from… Read More

January 24, 2023

We chat with the cinematographer about the Westerns that influenced Martin McDonagh's psychological slugfest. Read More

January 24, 2023

We chat with the composer about the challenges director Martin McDonagh initiated and how they arrived at a whimsical sound… Read More

December 22, 2022

We chat with the cinematographer about striking the right balance between fairy tale action and historically accurate drama. Read More

December 22, 2022

We chatted with the fight coordinator about the many comics and cartoons he devoured to bring authenticity to the 'Black… Read More

November 19, 2022