Reality, Rearranged: “Primetime” Production Designer Alex DiGerlando on the Design of Robert Pattinson’s Chris Hansen
For production designer Alex DiGerlando, the challenge of “Primetime” wasn't merely recreating the world of Chris Hansen and “To Catch a Predator.” It was crafting a landscape where reality and performance blur, and where every room feels just a little off.
From Sound Mixers to Cinematographers, Industry Artisans Back Federal Film Incentive
Production sound mixers, cinematographers, composers, visual effects supervisors, and other creative professionals are voicing support for a proposed federal film and television incentive they say could help keep jobs, productions, and investment in the United States.
“Verity” Director Michael Showalter On How Anne Hathaway, Hitchcock & Upstate New York Were Key To His Vision
Director Michael Showalter takes us inside “Verity,” his adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling thriller, discussing Anne Hathaway's fearless performance, Hitchcock-inspired influences, a one-of-a-kind filming location, and the enduring appeal of mid-budget suspense.
Ready to Roll: America’s Film & TV Workforce Stands Prepared to Deliver – Part 2
As Congress considers the first federal film and television production incentive, filmmakers, craftspeople, and local business owners across America are making a simple case: the talent, infrastructure, and workforce are already here, ready to work.
A Commonwealth of Stories: 2026 MPA Industry Champion Honoree Senator Robert Stivers on Kentucky’s Production Future
2026 MPA Industry Champion honoree Senator Robert Stivers discusses Kentucky's growing production industry, the workers behind the credits, and why film and television can help diversify the Commonwealth's economy while creating opportunities statewide.
The Crews Are Ready: Why America’s Production Strengths Are Worth Building On
As Washington debates a federal production incentive, filmmakers across America are telling the same story: world-class crews, thriving small businesses, and local communities are helping power film and television production from Georgia to New Mexico and beyond.
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.
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.
Dan Fogelman on Redemption, Reunion, and Reinventing “Paradise”
“Paradise” creator Dan Fogelman discusses the bold gamble of centering Season 2's premiere on Shailene Woodley’s Annie, the loneliness and human connection driving the story, Sinatra’s redemption arc, and the mysteries setting up Season 3.
Inside “Beef” Creator Lee Sung Jin’s Twisty Blueprint: Rise-Fall Graphs, Wealth Wars & Human Frailty
“Beef” creator Lee Sung Jin takes us inside the making of the Emmy-nominated second season, revealing how country club culture, wealth disparity, real-life experiences, and painstaking “story math” helped shape the interconnected lives of its deeply flawed characters.
How Director Hanelle M. Culpepper Turned “Paradise” Finale “Exodus” Into an Emmy-Worthy Epic
Emmy-nominated director Hanelle M. Culpepper takes us inside "Paradise" finale “Exodus,” revealing how she balanced massive crowd scenes, emotional reunions, and visual spectacle to create one of television's most ambitious and moving episodes.
“Hacks” Co-Creator and Co-Showrunner Jen Statsky on Giving “Hacks” the Perfect Last Laugh
As "Hacks" closes the curtain on Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels' remarkable journey, co-creator Jen Statsky reflects on the show's emotional finale, record-setting Emmy success.
How “The Wrong Girls” Writer/Director Dylan Meyer Captured the B-Sides of Los Angeles With Kristen Stewart & Alia Shawkat
Writer-director Dylan Meyer discusses making "The Wrong Girls," her punk-inspired, neo-noir-inflected ode to Los Angeles starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat, and why shooting with a 95% local crew made her feature debut especially meaningful.
The City of Love: How Production Designer Claire Bennett Made Los Angeles the Heart of “Nobody Wants This”
Production designer Claire Bennett helped make Los Angeles a star of Netflix's "Nobody Wants This." She discusses using real neighborhoods, businesses, and character-driven locations to create the warm, authentic world that surrounds Kristen Bell and Adam Brody's beloved romance.
“One Night Only” Screenwriter Travis Braun on Capturing the Madness of Modern Dating
Writer Travis Braun reveals how a honeymoon-inspired idea became "One Night Only," Will Gluck’s high-concept rom-com starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, and explains why its outrageous premise is really a heartfelt story about modern dating.
Built to Last: How The Scenic Companies Turned Set Storage Into a Production Powerhouse
Ever wonder what happens to massive film and television sets when production wraps? Mark and Robert Larinto's family-run Scenic Companies stores, rebuilds, rents, and recycles some of Hollywood's most iconic productions while helping studios save money and reduce waste.
How DP Tari Segal Found Joy, Whimsy, and Intimacy in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
Cinematographer Tari Segal breaks down how intimacy, color, and intention shaped the buoyant visual language of “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”
Fashion, Power, and Print Under Pressure: How Screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna Cracked “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
The Devil Wears Prada 2 begins with Anne Hathaway’s reporter character, Andy Sachs, getting fired by text just before taking the stage to accept a prestigious journalism award. A few days after the movie opened, a Washington Post editor watched her colleagues win a Pulitzer Prize for a story she’d worked on before being laid off via email. In this David Frankel-directed sequel, which opened to a whopping $77 million, the realities of a shrinking print media industry co-exist vividly alongside the still-glamorous New York City fashion world...
“Paradise” Season 2 Cinematographer Yasu Tanida on Reunions, Ruin, and Radiant California Light
For “‘Paradise’ Season 2,” cinematographer Yasu Tanida evolves the show’s visual language—moving from the controlled cold light of an underground bunker to the unruly beauty of the real world. Drawing on California’s unmatched sunlight and classic Hollywood technique, Tanida crafts moments of chaos, intimacy, and long-awaited reunion with striking emotional power.
“The Thing Under Threat Was a Friendship”: Creator Annie Weisman on Reframing the Thriller in “Imperfect Women”
In “Imperfect Women,” Annie Weisman transforms a literary thriller into an emotionally grounded series where friendship—not power—is the mystery at the core.
