Awards Focus

Matthew Davies on Building the Biggest Set in ‘Star Trek’ History for ‘Starfleet Academy’

Production designer Matthew Davies approached ‘Star Trek: Starfleet’ Academy with an architect’s eye, helping create a series that embraces light, openness, and community while honoring the franchise’s legacy.... Read More...

How Grace Yun Used Production Design to Shape the Conflicting Worlds of ‘Beef’ Season 2

Production designer Grace Yun returns for Season 2 of Netflix's "Beef," expanding the Emmy-winning series from Southern California country clubs to the sleek corporate world of Seoul. Yun discusses collaborating with Lee Sung Jin, designing class conflict through physical spaces, and creating one of the season's most ambitious set pieces.

Production Designer Nina Ruscio on the Detail and Scale Behind ‘The Pitt’

On the eve of its season two finale, “The Pitt” stands as one of television’s most acclaimed dramas. Production designer Nina Ruscio reveals how an expansive, meticulously detailed set helped shape the series’ realism, allowing audiences to step inside a fully realized emergency department that feels indistinguishable from the real thing.

The Making of ‘Train Dreams’: Alexandra Schaller’s Innovative Production Design

'Train Dreams' production designer Alexandra Schaller on shaping a world that appears untouched by time and making “invisible” production design.

‘The Lowdown’ Production Designer Brandon Tonner-Connolly on Building Tulsa’s Dust Bowl Noir

Production designer Brandon Tonner-Connolly explains how The Lowdown captures Tulsa’s heat, texture, and history through meticulous design. From hand-selecting 5,000 books for Hoot Owl Books to collaborating with local artists on murals, Tonner-Connolly brings Sterlin Harjo’s Dust Bowl noir to life with authenticity and community at its core.

‘Hedda’ Production Designer Cara Brower on Building a House of Secrets

Production Designer Cara Brower discusses location scouting, collaborating with Nia DaCosta, and crafting the moody, mid-century interiors in "Hedda".

Designing ‘Chief of War’: Jean-François Campeau Brings Hawaiian History to Life in Jason Momoa Epic

Production designer Jean-François Campeau brings Hawai‘i’s past to life in Apple TV+’s “Chief of War.” Collaborating with Jason Momoa and a predominantly Polynesian cast, Campeau blends cultural authenticity with cinematic scale, constructing temples, canoes, and landscapes that honor Hawaiian craftsmanship while capturing the epic scope of the islands’ unification.

Emmy-Nominated Designer Kalina Ivanov on Building Gotham for HBO’s ‘The Penguin’

Emmy-winning production designer Kalina Ivanov brings a new vision of Gotham to HBO’s "The Penguin," the most nominated show in HBO Max history with 24 Emmy nods. From Crown Point to Arkham, Ivanov’s designs shape the series’ gritty identity and earned her a nomination for Outstanding Production Design.

Rob Tokarz (standing) in a BTS still from season 4 of Hacks.

Rob Tokarz on Emmy-Nominated Production Design for ‘Hacks’ Season 4

Emmy-nominated production designer Rob Tokarz discusses his journey on 'Hacks,' the challenges of season 4, and the resilience of his design team. Tokarz shares his nomination for Outstanding Production Design... Read More...

SNL50: THE ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL -- Pictured: Lorne Michaels and guests during "Goodnights & Credits" on February 16, 2025

SNL50: Director Liz Patrick and Production Designer Keith Raywood on Live TV Chaos, Creative Legacy, and Family Vibes

'SNL' director Liz Patrick and production designer Keith Raywood discuss 'SNL50,' fast-paced production, and the close-knit family behind the scenes. “The 50th anniversary special—as a fan, growing up watch... Read More...

Rhea Seehorn on the Deductive Art of Character: Unlocking the Nuance of Carol in Apple TV+'s 'Pluribus'

Rufus Sewell on ‘The Diplomat’ Season 3, Keri Russell, and Why Chemistry Can’t Be Manufactured

Luke Tennie on ‘Shrinking,’ ‘The Pitt,’ and Why Representation Starts With Great Characters

Stephen Root on Balancing Comedy, Horror, and Heart in ‘Widow’s Bay’

Rhea Seehorn on the Deductive Art of Character: Unlocking the Nuance of Carol in Apple TV+'s 'Pluribus'

Rufus Sewell on ‘The Diplomat’ Season 3, Keri Russell, and Why Chemistry Can’t Be Manufactured

Luke Tennie on ‘Shrinking,’ ‘The Pitt,’ and Why Representation Starts With Great Characters

Stephen Root on Balancing Comedy, Horror, and Heart in ‘Widow’s Bay’

Film Review: 'Sentimental Value' | Raw. Painful. Beautiful

‘South Park’ Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone Talk Writing Process, AI, and Enduring Legacy at FYC Event

Inaugural Character Honors Celebrates the Expanding Influence of AAPI Leaders Across Industries

86th Annual Peabody Awards Announce Nominees Across Documentary, News, Public Service, and Podcast Categories

STICK’s Cast and Creators Talk Golf and Series Insights at FYC Carpet

‘Train Dreams’ and ‘Adolescence’ Lead the Way at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Unforgettable Awards Reveal 2026 Honorees Celebrating AAPI Excellence Across Film and Television

Film Review: 'Sentimental Value' | Raw. Painful. Beautiful

Film Review: ‘The Invite’ Finds Big Emotional Truths Inside an Awkward Dinner Party

Film Review: ‘Power Ballad’ Finds Heart in Faded Dreams, Even If the Music Doesn’t Fully Soar

Film Review: Film Review: Andrew Scott Anchors ‘Pressure’ in a Quietly Commanding Turn

Film Review: ‘Michael’ Trades Complexity for a Carefully Curated Legacy

‘Beef’ Season 2 Review: Netflix’s Acclaimed Anthology Evolves Beyond Its Original Formula

Film Review: ‘The Drama’ Finds Uneasy Truths Inside a Twisted Love Story