Leveling Up “Street Fighter”: How Stunt Coordinator John Valera Turned Video Game Icons Into Real Fighters
From Hurricane Kicks to Spinning Bird Kicks, stunt coordinator John Valera reveals how he transformed the iconic moves, beloved fighters, and martial arts traditions of “Street Fighter” into cinematic action for stars Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Jason Momoa, and more.
Islands of Meaning: How Editor Daniel Garber Found “Primetime”‘s Emotional Logic
Editor Daniel Garber says shaping “Primetime” was about finding “islands of meaning” within a film built on experimentation and discovery. He discusses working with director Lance Oppenheim to create a visually distinctive feature starring Robert Pattinson and Skyler Gisondo.
Face Off: How Special Effects Maestro Shane Mahan Engineered the Body Horror of “Clayface”
Legacy Effects co-founder Shane Mahan takes us inside the making of “Clayface,” revealing how practical makeup effects, pull-tab prosthetics, and old-school movie magic helped transform Tom Rhys Harries into one of DC’s most haunting villains.
The Soul of “Wildwood”: Travis Knight on Portland, Artistry, and the Power of Human Storytelling
Director Travis Knight takes us inside LAIKA's ambitious “Wildwood,” revealing how Portland inspired the film's fantasy world, why global artists are flocking to Oregon
The Monster and the Maker: Takashi Yamazaki’s Path to “Godzilla Minus Zero”
Long before “Godzilla Minus Zero,” Takashi Yamazaki built a career defined by groundbreaking visual effects, historical storytelling, and boundless imagination. Here's how the filmmaker once dubbed “Japan's James Cameron” became one of the industry's most influential creative voices.
