Oscars Design round-up: Outstanding film sets from the 2025 Academy Awards (Video podcast)

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Paula Benson explores the design of nominated films at the 97th Academy Awards, discussing their unique visual styles and production design.

🎙️Episode Summary In this episode of The Film and Furniture Podcast, host Paula Benson takes us on a design-centric journey through the 97th Academy Awards, highlighting the nominees and winners for Best Production Design and other key categories. From the magical world of Wicked to the gothic atmosphere of Nosferatu, the futuristic landscapes of Dune Part Two, and the intensity of The Brutalist, Paula explores how these films create unforgettable worlds through design. With in-depth insights on each nominee, the conversation also touches on other notable Oscar winners Anora, Emilia Pérez and The Substance, focusing on their unique visual styles. 🍿 Episode Highlights Wicked: A deep dive into the world-building brilliance of this musical reimagining, designed by Nathan Crowley. The film's sweeping design transports audiences into a magical world, with set decorator Lee Sandeles playing a crucial role.Nosferatu: A look at Robert Eggers' gothic horror masterpiece, featuring impressive set designs by Craig Lathrop that creates authentic interiors and eerie castlesDune Part Two: Patrice Vermette, the production designer, and Shane Vieau, the set decorator, join Paula to discuss how…

People in this episode

Host: Paula Benson

Topics covered

• Academy Awards
• Production Design
• Film Set Design
• Oscar Winners
• Film Analysis
• Visual Styles

Keywords

• Academy Awards
• Production Design
• Film Sets
• Wicked
• Nosferatu
• Dune Part Two
• The Brutalist
• Oscar Winners
• Film Design

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Wicked, Nosferatu, Dune Part Two, The Brutalist, Anora, Emilia Pérez, The Substance

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