Why Gabriel Luna’s Tommy Is the Heart of “The Last of Us” Season Two
'The Last of Us' star Gabriel Luna spoke with Awards Focus about calibrating Tommy for the season’s five-year time jump and the weight of holding Joel’s secret.
From Polaroids to Starships: James MacLachlan’s VFX Journey Through “Black Mirror” Season 7
Now in its seventh season, “Black Mirror” continues to evolve as one of television’s most thought-provoking and visually daring anthologies. MacLachlan enthusiastically walks Awards Focus through the technical and creative challenges of Season 7
‘The Pitt’ Star Taylor Dearden on the Physical Toll of High-Stakes Realism
'The Pitt' star Taylor Dearden on her pride in portraying a neurodivergent character without compromise and realism extended beyond the movements.
Delainey Hayles on Stepping into the Fire as Claudia in AMC’s ‘Interview with the Vampire’
'Interview with the Vampire' star Delainey Hayles spoke with Awards Focus about the rapid casting process and the personal impact of playing a beloved character
Director Kate Herron on Intimacy and Horror in Episode 4 of ‘The Last of Us’ Season Two
Awards Focus spoke with director Kate Herron on directing the fourth episode of “The Last of Us” season two and working with Bella Ramsey and Isabel Merced.
Jacob Anderson on the Emotional Toll and Creative Rewards of ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Season Two
'Interview with the Vampire' star Jacob Anderson on the relatability of fantasy and separating himself from Louis at the end of the day in season two.
How Donna Lynne Champlin Tackled One of ‘Law & Order: SVU’s’ Most Complex Survivors
Awards Focus spoke with "Law & Order: SVU" guest star Donna Lynne Champlin about the note that reshaped her performance and the lasting impact of Megan Wallace.
‘Adolescence’ Composers Aaron May and David Ridley on the Power of Stripping Back
'Adolescence' composers Aaron May and David Ridley spoke with Awards Focus about scoring from the inside out and crafting pivotal musical moments.
Finding the Pulse: Antonio Sánchez on Evolving from ‘Birdman’ to ‘The Studio’
When composer Antonio Sánchez first broke through with his visceral, all-percussion score for "Birdman," it marked a defining moment for both his career and modern film scoring. The jazz drummer turned compose... Read More...
Production Designer Julie Berghoff Shapes a Contender with ‘The Studio’
Julie Berghoff spoke to Awards Focus about the architectural inspirations that shaped the look of "The Studio", the joy of designing across such a wide tonal palette, and how collaborating with Rogen and Goldberg made this project one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of her career.