AwardsWatch - Interviews

TIFF Docs programmer Thom Powers on this year’s slate and the rise in popularity of documentary film

Erik Anderson August 27, 2018

Thom Powers has been the documentary programmer for the Toronto International Film Festival since 2006. He oversaw TIFF’s Mavericks conversation series for nine years and created the TIFF... Read More

Interview: Brian A. Kates, Emmy-nominated editor for ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’

Erik Anderson August 21, 2018

Since graduating from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Brian A. Kates has edited many acclaimed films, with 14 films selected to premiere... Read More

Interview: Cynthia Ann Summers, Emmy-nominated costume designer for ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’

Erik Anderson August 19, 2018

Cynthia Ann Summers is an Emmy-nominated and award-winning costume designer and stylist based in Los Angeles and Vancouver. She is best known for her brilliant... Read More

Interview: Christopher Scott, Emmy-nominated choreographer from ‘So You Think You Can Dance’

Erik Anderson August 13, 2018

Christopher Scott never wanted to dance. Now he’s a three-time Emmy nominee for Outstanding Choreography. After his mother packed him and his sister from Maryland... Read More

Interview: Meghan Kasperlik, Emmy-nominated costume designer of ‘Fahrenheit 451’

Erik Anderson August 13, 2018

Before becoming an Emmy-nominated costume designer Meghan Kasperlik made a name for herself in the world of feature films after first cutting her teeth in... Read More

Interview: Bill Groom, Emmy-winning production designer for ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’

Erik Anderson August 9, 2018

Bill Groom is no stranger to the Emmys, he’s a four-time winner for HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. With its expansive sets and designs of Atlantic City,... Read More

Interview: Emmy-winning legend Eugene Lee, production designer for ‘Saturday Night Live’

Erik Anderson August 6, 2018

Few people could imagine having the sheer breadth of the career Eugene Lee has had, especially in television. In May, Lee wrapped up his 43rd... Read More

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Interview: Cort L. Hessler III, Emmy-winning stunt coordinator of ‘The Blacklist’ (and nominated again this year!)

Erik Anderson August 2, 2018

Emmy-winning stunt coordinator Cort L. Hessler III got his start in Florida, where he grew up, at Disney when the theme park came to his... Read More

Interview: Ben Kutchins, Emmy-nominated cinematographer of ‘Ozark’

Erik Anderson August 1, 2018

Ben Kutchins on the set of Ozark (photo: Andrew Hreha / Netflix) For Ben Kutchins, the newly Emmy-nominated cinematographer of Netflix’s Ozark, his love of... Read More

Interview: Sean Callery, Emmy-winning composer of ‘Jessica Jones,’ ‘Homeland, ’24’

Erik Anderson July 27, 2018

From left: ‘Jessica Jones’ star Krysten Ritter with show composer Sean Callery (photo: Image24 PR) [divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] It doesn’t get more Emmy-tastic in... Read More