How ‘Better Man’ Director Michael Gracey and Pop Icon Robbie Williams Crafted a Unique Biopic Starring a CGI Monkey
Better Man Director Michael Gracey and Musician Robbie Williams spoke with Awards Focus about the challenges of revisiting the past.
‘Nightbitch’ director Marielle Heller on Processing Parenthood and Working with Amy Adams
Nightbitch director Marielle Heller spoke to Awards Focus about the vulnerability involved in opening Pandora’s box of emotions and working with Amy Adams.
Amelia Warner on Scoring ‘Young Woman and the Sea’
Amelia Warner sat down with Awards Focus in mid-November to discuss the score for Disney's Young Woman and the Sea starring Daisy Ridley.
Before joining Young Woman and the Sea, Amelia Warner had never hear... Read More...
Showrunner Laura Eason Discusses Vulnerability, Intimacy, And Power in Starz’ ‘Three Women’
Laura Eason has built a formidable career blending her talents as a playwright and screenwriter into captivating television narratives. Her latest endeavor as the showrunner for Three Women, a series now streaming on Starz, represents a significant new chapter in her career, allowing her to dive deep into the raw, emotionally charged terrain of female desire and resilience.
‘Small Things Like These’ Director Tim Mielants Explores the Dark Side of 1980s Ireland With Cillian Murphy
When Cillian Murphy won the Oscar for Best Actor this past March for his work in “Oppenheimer,” it felt like the culmination of a long journey: he had gone from a respected character actor to an A-list star ca... Read More...
Honoring The Past, Forging The Future: Wes Ball’s Vision For ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’
Director Wes Ball spoke with Awards Focus about his creative process, the challenges of directing a legacy franchise, and how he sought to expand the emotional and visual landscape of the Apes universe. He delved into the film’s exploration of power dynamics, the evolving definition of civilization, and the personal stakes embedded in the characters’ arcs.
Production Designer Ruth Ammon Talks Cultural Accuracy in ‘Pachinko’ Season 2
In her latest endeavor, production designer Ruth Ammon brings a vivid authenticity to Pachinko Season 2 (both seasons streaming on Apple TV+), transforming historical settings into immersive storytelling. Based on Min Jin Lee's novel, the series explores intertwined Korean and Japanese histories, mostly through the lens of Koreans struggling to be seen as equals since World War II. Ammon, enlisted by showrunner Soo Hugh, embraced the complexity of designing for multiple eras, locations and socioeconomic status, crafting a world that feels both expansive and intimate. Despite the formidable challenges, Ammon describes the experience as one of the most creatively fulfilling of her career.
David Tedeschi, Margaret Bodde on Beatles ’64
Three years ago, we had the epic Disney+ documentary series, The Beatles: Get Back. Last year, it was a new song, "Now and Then," from The Beatles coming to life thanks to old John Lennon recordings. This year... Read More...
‘Saturday Night’ Star Gabriel Labelle on Being Loose and Present
Awards Focus spoke with Saturday Night star Gabriel Labelle about the challenges of portraying a real-life figure like Lorne Michaels.
‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ Production Designer Matthew Flood Ferguson Never Lets His Guard Down
'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' Production Designer Matthew flood Ferguson talks with Awards Focus about recreating the finer details.