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Lily-Rose Depp stars as Ellen Hutter in director Robert Eggers’ NOSFERATU, a Focus Features release.

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Back from the Dead
Costume designer Linda Muir tells IndieWire about creating a costume arc for Lily-Rose Depp's Ellen and Skarsgård's undead, decadent nobleman.
A high angle shot of Jihae as Reverend Mother Kasha, reaching up towards the sky against an indistinct background  in Episode 1 of 'Dune: Prophecy'
Wheels Within Dolly Wheels
Cinematographer Pierre Gill understood what a Dune story needs — after all, he worked on Denis Villeneuve's "Dune."
Image of Hannah Einbinder on a stage in blue spotlight holding a microphone in front of theater curtains as part of her Max standup special 'Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go'
No Hacks Here
Hannah Einbinder and cinematographer Adam Bricker tell IndieWire about making the camera part of the act in Einbinder's comedy special.
GLADIATOR II, (aka GLADIATOR 2), from left: Paul Mescal, Alexander Karim, 2024. ph: Aidan Monaghan  / © Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
Are You Entertained?
Russell Crowe's OG costume gets pride of place at one point, but the costumes in Ridley Scott's sequel are telling a different story this time around.
A Man on the Inside. (L to R) Ted Danson as Charles, Jody Jaress as Helen B. in episode 102 of A Man on the Inside. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
Look closely at the sets of Michael Schur's new comedy series and unspoken details start to emerge, thanks to production designer Ian Phillips and set decorator Kimberly Wannop.
A painted portrait of a bearded man in a black cap looking towards the viewer, self-portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci used in the PBS documentary 'Leonardo Da Vinci'
Filmmaker Toolkit
Directors Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon tell IndieWire about the visual tricks that opened up the mind of Leonardo Da Vinci in their two-part PBS documentary series.
The Emerald City in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu
Return to Oz
Production designer Nathan Crowley discusses his architectural world building and keeping the library in motion for Jonathan Bailey's "Dancing Through Life."
GLADIATOR II, (aka GLADIATOR 2), from left: Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal, 2024. ph: Aidan Monaghan / © Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
Cinematographer John Mathieson tells IndieWire about returning to the world of "Gladiator" and why shooting with multiple cameras is the right choice, even when it compromises his lighting.
GLADIATOR II, (aka GLADIATOR 2), Paul Mescal, 2024. © Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
Maximus Indeed
Production designer Arthur Max tells IndieWire about making the epic world of "Gladiator" even more expansive for its sequel and exchanging sand for water.
GLADIATOR II, (aka GLADIATOR 2), from left: Paul Mescal, Peter Mensah, 2024. © Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
Exclusive
Exclusive: In an epic Q&A perfectly suited to Scott's epic film, the director and 16 of his collaborators talk about how they "super-sized" "Gladiator" for its sequel.
'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'
Craft Considerations
Watch how "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" team brought the terror of Sauron to the second season of the Prime Video series.
LONGLEGS, Kiernan Shipka, 2024. © Neon / Courtesy Everett Collection
Hair stylist Kristin Chaar and makeup artist Madelaine Hermans discuss their approaches to the supporting characters of Osgood Perkins' unsettling horror hit.
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