From Nirvana to Nebraska: Composer Stephanie Economou on Giving “Lanterns” Its Gritty, Soulful Heart
For Lanterns composer Stephanie Economou, the DC series didn't call for soaring orchestral grandeur. It called for guitars, static, blues riffs, and a little Nirvana-inspired loneliness to capture the divide and bond between Hal Jordan and John Stewart.
Five Boroughs, One Pickpocket: DP Sam Levy Captures the Big Apple in “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York”
Cinematographer Sam Levy takes us inside the making of “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” revealing how classic crime thrillers, practical locations, mirrors, and the city's distinctive light helped shape a dreamlike portrait of New York.
How Production Designer Theresa Guleserian Found the Hidden Los Angeles of Ben Affleck’s “Animals”
Production designer Theresa Guleserian reveals how architecture, hidden riverbeds, and deeply researched details helped shape the Los Angeles world of “Animals,” turning Ben Affleck's Netflix thriller into a story that could happen nowhere else.
Palm Trees, Production, and Possibility: Screenwriter & Producer Jaimie Engle on Florida’s Filmmaking Future
Screenwriter and producer Jaimie Engle explains why film production is about more than what appears on screen. From film tourism and local businesses to jobs, community investment, and hometown pride, she makes the case for keeping more stories connected to the places that inspire them
Cutting Deeper: Composer Volker Bertelmann on Finding the Tragic Heart of “Clayface”
Oscar-winning composer Volker Bertelmann reveals how he crafted the tragic, gothic soundscape of “Clayface,” balancing horror and heartbreak through strings, synths, and unsettling melodies that chart Matt Hagen's transformation into a monster.
