Apotheosis: A Production Design Podcast

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Introducing “apotheosis,” a new production design podcast from the Production Designers Collective, hosted by PDC Board member Alexander Whittenberg. This series explores the art and soul of production design through in-depth conversations with the visual storytellers who craft cinematic worlds. Hosted & Produced by Alexander Whittenberg Produced by Gavin Mosier Original Score by Nathan Avakian

Episodes

  1. FEB 1

    Episode 9 | Jean-Vincent Puzos on Designing Amour and the Future of Filmmaking

    Listen in as PDC Member Jean-Vincent Puzos (Amour, Jungle Cruise, Beast) reflects on the importance of travel, the importance of authenticity in Amour and the future of filmmaking. Hosted & Produced by Alexander Whittenberg Produced by Gavin Mosier Original Score by Nathan Avakian

    1h 29m
  2. Episode 8 | Notes From the Field: Chris Trujillo on Designing Stranger Things

    JAN 16

    Episode 8 | Notes From the Field: Chris Trujillo on Designing Stranger Things

    Join us for the latest episode in an ongoing sub-series of the podcast, Apotheosis: Notes From the Field. Listen in as PDC Member Chris Trujillo (Echo, Glass, Boogie) reflects on his experience of designing the many worlds of Stranger Things across five seasons. Hosted & Produced by Alexander Whittenberg Produced by Gavin Mosier Original Score by Nathan Avakian

    53 min

  3. JAN 2

    Episode 7 | Patrice Vermette on Designing the Ancient Future of Dune and The Art of Subtraction

    In this episode, listen in as PDC Member Patrice Vermette (Dune, Dune: Part Two, Prisoners) speaks about the influence of music on his artistic life, building the ancient future for the Dune films, and embracing creative intuition. Don’t forget to rate, share, and subscribe. Hosted & Produced by Alexander Whittenberg Produced by Gavin Mosier Original Score by Nathan Avakian

    1h 13m
  4. Episode 6 | Notes From the Field: Alexandra Schaller on Designing Train Dreams

    12/19/2025

    Episode 6 | Notes From the Field: Alexandra Schaller on Designing Train Dreams

    Join us for the latest episode in an ongoing sub-series of the podcast, Apotheosis: Notes From the Field. Listen in as PDC Member Alexandra Schaller (After Yang, The Get Down) reflects on the experience of leaning into nature and designing the transcendent world of Train Dreams. Hosted & Produced by Alexander WhittenbergProduced by Gavin MosierOriginal Score by Nathan Avakian

    55 min

  5. 11/29/2025

    Episode 5 | Beth Mickle on The Fortress of Solitude to the Future of Film Design

    Listen in as PDC Member Beth Mickle (Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, Drive) visits the virtual studio to reflect on making Super 8 films as a child, re-imagining the Fortress of Solitude and promoting a future of equity, diversity and work-life balance in the film industry. Hosted & Produced by Alexander Whittenberg Produced by Gavin Mosier Original Score by Nathan Avakian

    1h 20m

  6. 11/21/2025

    Episode 4 | Nathan Crowley on Designing the World of Wicked, Interstellar, and More

    In this episode, we’re joined by Nathan Crowley (Wicked, Interstellar, The Prestige) to talk about his unexpected path to Hollywood, planting 9 million tulips for Munchkinland and the pleasures of practical filmmaking. Hosted & Produced by Alexander Whittenberg Produced by Gavin Mosier Original Score by Nathan Avakian

    1h 24m
  7. Episode 3 | Notes From The Field: Jeannine Oppewall on Designing Maria's Lovers

    11/01/2025

    Episode 3 | Notes From The Field: Jeannine Oppewall on Designing Maria's Lovers

    Join us for the first episode in an ongoing sub-series of the podcast called Apotheosis: Notes From the Field. Listen in as Jeannine Oppewall (Catch Me If You Can, Pleasantville, Seabiscuit) shares her essay My Movie with Andre, about her time working on the film Maria’s Lovers. Hosted & Produced by Alexander Whittenberg Produced by Gavin Mosier Original Score by Nathan Avakian

    58 min

  8. 10/17/2025

    Episode 2 | Rick Carter and His Philosophical Journey into Building Cinematic Worlds

    In this episode, we’ll turn on, tune in, and trip out with fellow PDC Board member Rick Carter (Avatar, Jurassic Park, Forrest Gump). Hosted & Produced by Alexander Whittenberg Produced by Gavin Mosier Original Score by Nathan Avakian

    1h 25m

  9. 10/17/2025

    Episode 1 | Inbal Weinberg and Kalina Ivanov discuss the Production Designers Collective

    In our inaugural episode, we’ll explore the creation and evolution of the Production Designers Collective with co-founders Inbal Weinberg (The Room Next Door) and Kalina Ivanov (The Penguin). Hosted & Produced by Alexander Whittenberg Produced by Gavin Mosier Original Score by Nathan Avakian

    1h 12m

  10. 10/16/2025

    Welcome to Apotheosis: A Production Design Podcast

    Welcome to Apotheosis, an ongoing odyssey into the world of film design. Hosted & Produced by Alexander Whittenberg Produced by Gavin Mosier Original Score by Nathan Avakian

    4 min

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Introducing “apotheosis,” a new production design podcast from the Production Designers Collective, hosted by PDC Board member Alexander Whittenberg. This series explores the art and soul of production design through in-depth conversations with the visual storytellers who craft cinematic worlds. Hosted & Produced by Alexander Whittenberg Produced by Gavin Mosier Original Score by Nathan Avakian

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