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Today marks the launch of ARTSTARS: Conversations with Production Designers & Art Directors. Created by friend, neighbor and Production Designer, Tom Lisowski, it's a blog of interviews he conducted with some of Hollywood's leading PDs and ADs. Don't know what a Production Designer in Hollywood actually does? Neither did I. This is a good primer. Already in the industry? This is great insight to some of Tinsel Town's best films and how they were made.

Tom asked if I'd be up for shooting portraits of his interviewees. I was happy to, as I got to sit in on the interviews. These are very interesting guys. They all share a passion unlike any other in filmmaking. A passion for the craft of make-believe but very different than the screenwriter or director. Because their role in the production of a film is so wide-reaching, most are adept at not only drawing and designing but sawing and hammering as well. And they love talking about all of the above in minute detail.


Documentarian Daniel Raim (Click image for full size.) © William Anthony

Tom's launching with four great, in-depth interviews. He has many more lined up including more industry legends.

Check it out for yourself here.