Academy Award Nominated Editor Myron Kerstein on Rhythmic Experimentation with ‘Wicked’
Wicked editor Myron Kerstein is no strangers to editing musicals, having previously worked on 'In the Heights' and 'tick, tick...BOOM!'
Sound Designer Craig Henighan on the Challenge of Pacing Comedy in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
Oscar-nominated sound editor Craig Henighan on working with Shawn Levy on 2024's Marvel Hit Film "Deadpool & Wolverine"
Academy Award Nominee Eric Barba Breaks Down the VFX of ‘Alien Romulus’
In an interview with Awards Focus, Eric Barba discussed the challenges of blending analog and digital techniques, the legacy of practical effects in the "Alien" franchise, and the remarkable effort it took to balance artistry and technical precision.
Lorenz Dangel on Composing September 5 Score
Lorenz Dangel reunited with director Tim Fehlbaum to compose the score for the recently released September 5.
One of the first things that Dangel did after signing onto compose the score was have a discussi... Read More...
Jayden Bartels and Sam McCarthy on New Season of ‘Goosebumps’
“Goosebumps” is back.
The horror anthology series, which is loosely adapted from the wildly popular kids’ lit series of the same name by R.L. Stine, returns to Hulu and Disney+ for a new season on January 1... Read More...
Scribe Zach Baylin Talks the Disturbing Real-Life Events Behind ‘The Order’
Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews the brilliant and immersive 'Nickel Boys' directed by RaMell Ross on "The Wandering Screen."
The Last Republican: Steve Pink, Adam Kinzinger Discuss Doc
Filmmaker Steve Pink and former Congressman Adam Kinzinger discussed the new documentary, The Last Republican. Given their political differences, Pink is probably the last filmmaker one would expect to make a ... Read More...
Production Designer Stephen Phelps Discusses the World of ‘Anora’
How do you make the dimly lit space of a strip club feel like an exciting location on film? How do you decorate a mansion so that it conveys a sense of wealth and yet looks under-furnished enough to be the hom... Read More...
Soo Hugh Reflects On Apple TV+’s Pachinko Season 2 And The Road Ahead
Soo Hugh has established herself as a skilled storyteller, transitioning from the suspenseful worlds of The Terror and Under the Dome to the deeply personal, multi-generational drama of Pachinko. Soo Hugh recently spoke with Awards Focus about her approach to casting the multi-generational characters, the challenges of adapting Min Jin Lee’s expansive novel, and the significance of particular scenes that deeply resonated with her during production.
Academy Award Nominee James Mangold Discusses Bob Dylan’s Transformative Journey in ‘A Complete Unknown’
'A Complete Unknown' Director Mangold spoke with Awards Focus about the challenges of balancing historical accuracy with emotional storytelling.