Interviews with Industry

Felicity Abbott, Production Designer on UPGRADE & Ladies In Black

Having been awarded the Fox Studios Australia Award for Excellence in Design in 1999,  it is no mystery that Felicity Abbott is a very talented and accomplished production designer. Lift Off spoke with her to find out about her personal influences, the role of a production designer, and her experience of working on Leigh Whannell’s action

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Composer Volker Bertelmann aka Hauschka

Bertelmann uses the unique “prepared piano” technique, involving resting objects on the strings of the instrument whilst playing it, and has pioneered a fresh and exciting take on film scores. His film credits include the Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures Academy Award nominated score for “Lion,” the London Film Festival screened “AlphaGo,”

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Bryce Fortner, Cinematographer of Ingrid Goes West and More

Having worked on a number of noticeable projects, including Ingrid Goes West, Professor Marston & the Wonder Women, and House of Cards, Bryce Fortner has created an impressive portfolio of work for himself. Lift-Off spoke to him about starting out in the industry, his advice for any aspiring cinematographers, and how he achieved the dark

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John Swihart, Composer of Napoleon Dynamite, Table 19 and More

John Swihart is a very accomplished american film and television composer. With more than 15 years of industry experience to his name, composing music for a wide range of projects including Napoleon Dynamite, How I Met Your Mother and Table 19, he has acquired a very successful portfolio of work. Lift Off looked to him to

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Jeremy Woolsey, Art Director On Hidden Figures, Pitch Perfect and More

Jeremy Woolsey is a highly accomplished art director. Having worked on many recognisable projects, such as Pitch Perfect, Keeping Up With the Joneses, and Hidden Figures to name a few, he has accumulated a wide variety of credits and a knowledgeable insight into what makes a great art director. Lift-Off spoke to him to find

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Kris Bowers, composer behind Netflix’s Dear White People and up-coming film, Green Book

This week Lift-Off was gifted the chance to speak with Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers. He’s scored a ton of films and worked with top music artists but you’re likely most familiar with his work on the critically acclaimed Netflix series Dear White People, which has just been renewed for its third season. He recently completed

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