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Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton on Centering Humanity in ‘The Devil Is Busy’

Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton discuss their Oscar-nominated films “The Devil Is Busy” and “The Perfect Neighbor,” exploring faith, race, and perspective through immersive storytelling. By removing narration and traditional framing, both films allow audiences to experience events firsthand and draw their own conclusions.

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.

Brian Badie on Capturing Sofia Falcone’s Arc Through Hair in ‘The Penguin’

Emmy-nominated hairstylist Brian Badie breaks down the creative process behind Cristin Milioti’s transformation as Sofia Falcone in HBO’s "The Penguin." From the party-perfect waves to her jagged, self-inflicted wolf cut, Badie’s designs gave the character a visual fingerprint, shaping her descent from daughter to mob boss with striking precision.

Inside ‘The Penguin’: Mick Giacchino Talks Emmy Nod, Gotham’s Sound, and Carving His Own Path

Mick Giacchino’s first Emmy nomination comes for The Penguin, HBO’s most nominated series ever. Building on his work in The Batman, Giacchino created a score that blends classical strings, city textures, and silence itself to capture Gotham’s fractured world. He spoke with Awards Focus about forging his own musical identity.