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 cinematographers Gregory Middleton and Andrew Droz Palermo about diving into the Marvel Universe and attempting to live… Read More

May 4, 2022

We chat with cinematographer Larkin Seiple about the numerous influences flooding throughout this multiversal madhouse. Read More

April 21, 2022

We chat with cinematographer Shawn Peters about the new Apple TV+ series and how chasing imperfection always results in authenticity. Read More

March 17, 2022

We chat with the cinematographer about capturing emotional truth rather than historical accuracy. Read More

March 9, 2022

We chat with the prosthetics designer about wrangling Jared Leto's massive mane, the first step in transforming the actor into… Read More

February 26, 2022

We chat with Alvin Wee about the art he supplies as the 'Encanto' score mixer and how tiny variations culminate… Read More

February 23, 2022

We chat with the composer about his latest project, 'The Velvet Queen,' and about how he and Nick Cave jam-session… Read More

December 27, 2021

We chat with the composer about his role in the remake and why he was hired to stand guard over… Read More

December 20, 2021

Also: why his partnership with Guillermo del Toro is a match made in film noir hell. Read More

December 16, 2021