Codebreaking and Supercomputers - Designing The Iris Affair

In this episode of the the BFDG podcast, Jonathan Paul Green talks to the Laura Pozzaglio and Tiberio Caporossi two of the talented design team behind the spy thriller, The Iris Affair, winner of Best Production Design - TV Band 2 at the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards.

The team discuss the creation of "Charlie," a 600kg quantum computer featuring 200 meters of practical LED lighting and design roots inspired by Cambodian temples. They also share insights into building 12 complex sets for a mountain bunker on a Chinese soundstage and managing environmental logistics in Sardinia. The conversation offers a masterclass in blending physical craftsmanship with modern technology, ending with thoughts on the future of AI in the industry.

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The Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.

The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.