The Power of Storytelling: 2026 MPA Industry Champion Honoree Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock on Georgia’s Production Future
2026 MPA Industry Champion honoree Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock discusses Georgia's emergence as a global production hub, the workers and businesses that power the industry's success, and why storytelling remains one of America's most valuable exports.
Making His Own Odds: 2026 MPA Creator Award Winner Francis Lawrence on Building Blockbusters With Heart
2026 MPA Creator Award recipient Francis Lawrence reflects on his rise from music videos to blockbuster filmmaking, the enduring power of “The Hunger Games,” and why he believes “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” ranks among the franchise’s strongest films.
From Plague to Protest: Paul Greengrass Finds Modern Parallels in his Andrew Garfield-Led Epic “The Uprising”
Director Paul Greengrass discusses why Andrew Garfield’s reluctant hero became the emotional center of “The Uprising,” how the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt echoes modern unrest, and why ordinary people remain at the heart of history’s biggest movements.
Dreams, Memories, & Killer Perspectives: Cinematographer Doug Emmett on Shooting “Lucky” and “Furious”
Cinematographer Doug Emmett takes us inside some of his favorite images from “Lucky” and “Furious,” revealing how hand-cranked film cameras, anamorphic lenses, color palettes, and point-of-view photography helped shape romance, suspense, and danger.
No Capes, No Gloss, No Problem: How Costume Designer Cynthia Ann Summers Grounded “Lanterns”
For “Lanterns,” costume designer Cynthia Ann Summers traded superhero perfection for authenticity, crafting battle-worn armor, carefully contrasting looks for Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler, and a grounded visual world inspired by Anthony Bourdain and “True Detective.”
How “Lord of the Flies” Costume Designer Maja Meschede Turned School Uniforms Into Survival Gear
For Netflix’s “Lord of the Flies,” costume designer Maja Meschede charted the boys’ descent from order to chaos through subtle, emotionally grounded costume design. She discusses vintage clothing, continuity challenges, and filming in Malaysia.
“Beef” Composer Finneas O’Connell on Building a Synth-Driven Score for Netflix’s Emmy Juggernaut
Composer Finneas O’Connell explains how he built the retro synth-driven score for “Beef” Season 2, collaborating with creator Lee Sung Jin to chart the series’ escalating tensions, generational conflicts, nostalgia, and explosive emotional reckoning.
“Lanterns” Editor Vikash Patel on Pace, Performance & Power Rings
Veteran editor Vikash Patel takes us inside the making of “Lanterns,” discussing its blend of drama, comedy, action, and visual effects, his collaboration with showrunner Chris Mundy, and the editorial choices that shape Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler’s cosmic mystery.
How VFX Wizard John Knoll & Sound Master David Acord Made “The Mandalorian and Grogu” Bigger Than Ever
For “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” VFX supervisor John Knoll and sound designer David Acord blended photogrammetry, practical effects, virtual production, and immersive sound to expand Din Djarin and Grogu's galaxy without losing the spirit fans fell in love with.
Web of Loss: Composer Michael Giacchino on Rebuilding Spider-Man’s Theme Note by Note
Composer Michael Giacchino reveals how he reshaped Spider-Man's music for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” stripping notes from Peter Parker's theme to reflect loss, loneliness, and growth as Tom Holland's hero confronts a powerful new chapter.
Denim Against Dinosaurs: How Erin Benach Built Anne Hathaway’s Vintage Armor for “The End of Oak Street”
Costume designer Erin Benach takes us inside the creation of the early-1980s world of “The End of Oak Street,” revealing how vintage fashion, character-driven design, and practical stunt-ready costumes helped bring Anne Hathaway’s dinosaur thriller to life.
“The Dog Stars”: Ridley Scott on Preparing For the End of the World
Ridley Scott discusses his visually stunning adaptation of “The Dog Stars,” why Westerns continue to influence his filmmaking, how storyboarding shapes every shot he makes, and why optimism remains essential to surviving both filmmaking and the apocalypse.
How “The End of Oak Street” Editor John Axelrad Crafted Anne Hathaway & Ewan McGregor’s Lean, Mean Dinosaur Thriller
Editor John Axelrad discusses how he streamlined “The End of Oak Street” into a tight, suspenseful thrill ride, balancing family drama, horror, humor, and prehistoric chaos while finding the perfect rhythm for Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor's dinosaur-infested adventure.
From Personal Loss to Emmy Nomination: Writer/Director Jim Rash’s Journey With “Miss You, Love You”
Emmy-nominated filmmaker Jim Rash discusses drawing from personal loss to create “Miss You, Love You,” directing Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells, filming ambitious long takes, and finding humor, healing, and connection in grief.
Creature Discomforts: Inside “Alien: Earth” With the Artists Behind Its Monsters
Noah Hawley's “Alien: Earth” expands the franchise with a terrifying new lineup of creatures. Prosthetics designer Steve Painter and VFX supervisor Jonathan Rothbart reveal how they created the Eye Midge, the Orchid, and the season's most unforgettable kills.
Inside the Mind Games of “The Beast in Me” With Emmy-Nominated Creator/Writer Gabe Rotter and Writer Daniel Pearle
Emmy-nominated writers Gabe Rotter and Daniel Pearle discuss crafting the combustible relationship between Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys in Netflix's “The Beast in Me,” balancing character drama and suspense while exploring the stories people tell themselves.
Foghorns, Ghosts & Gamba: Emmy-Nominated Composer David Fleming Conducts the Weird Wonders of “Widow’s Bay”
Emmy-nominated composer David Fleming reveals how opera vocals, conch shells, bass flutes, and medieval instruments helped create the haunting sonic world of Apple TV+'s acclaimed horror-comedy "Widow's Bay."
“Shōgun” Star Takehiro Hira & “Tokyo Vice” Producer Alex Boden on Japan’s Cinematic Power
Actor Takehiro Hira and producer Alex Boden reflect on filming “Shōgun,” “Tokyo Vice,” and more across Japan's castles, temples, mountain towns, and city streets, explaining why the country is quickly becoming a top destination for global productions.
License to Reveal: Emmy Nominee Riz Ahmed on the Vulnerability Behind “Bait”
Riz Ahmed opens up about transforming his own experiences into “Bait,” the deeply personal Prime Video series he wrote, produced, and stars in. The Emmy nominee discusses family, identity, fame, vulnerability, and the long road to self-love.
Mud, Mist, and Mortality: DP Gustav Danielsson on Shooting Westeros’ Most Intimate Battle in “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”
For Emmy-nominated cinematographer Gustav Danielsson, the Trial of the Seven wasn't about making combat bigger. It was about putting viewers inside Dunk's helmet, turning Westeros' most brutal battle into an intimate, muddy, and terrifying fight for survival.
