Steven Spielberg
Director
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You look at the script and think, how are we going to do all this? But somehow or other, it gets done.
Articles & interviews3
- Reviving AMC’s Movie Magic Through Bold Brand Redesign
Designer Kristian “Sheps” Shepherd presents a self-initiated redesign concept for AMC intended to restore a sense of theatrical magic to the cinema-going experience. Drawing from AMC's 1979 logo, film ephemera, and prop-graphics practice, the identity combines a custom wordmark and star monogram with deep red and black colors and expressive typographic choices.
- Annie Atkins on how designing film props is like specialising in forgery
The article covers a Nicer Tuesdays talk in London where designer and author Annie Atkins discussed her career in film prop design. She shared stories from working on productions like BBC’s The Tudors and with director Wes Anderson, and spoke about her book 'Fake Love Letters', which explores the art of creating believable graphic props for film. Atkins described the craft as a form of creative forgery, blending design precision with storytelling.
- Filmmaker Pens Trilogy After Indie Success, Embraces Ambition at 50
Filmmaker Miles Watts reflects on his decades-long journey in independent cinema and explains why, at age 50, he’s decided to write an entire movie trilogy instead of waiting for industry approval. Drawing inspiration from Spielberg and Zemeckis, Watts embraces self-driven creativity and the freedom of writing without permission. The article serves as both a personal reflection and a motivational piece for creatives facing industry barriers.