Now and then, revisiting a piece of work from the past can be a walk down memory lane. I recently stumbled upon a little gem from my time at the Savannah College of Art and Design, a short film that…
Recently, I immersed myself in a project quite different from my usual endeavors as a set designer. A friend approached me with a request to design a concept for her beauty salon. Armed with little more than blurry photographs of…
In the realm of independent filmmaking, creativity often takes center stage, turning limited resources into opportunities for innovation. This is precisely what we set out to achieve with the short film “Upyri.” With a shoestring budget, I embraced the role…
In my twenties, I was utterly baffled by the critical praise for “Glorious Technicolor.” My only experience with the process was watching Nick-at-Nite trailers, which could never substitute for a theatrical screening. Honestly, I don’t even remember watching The Adventures…
In Frank Capra’s “Lost Horizon” (1937), a journey from the bustling streets of Baskul, China, to the mythical haven of Shangri-la unfolds. While the film carries a mix of delights and disappointments, the scenic design leaves an indelible mark on…
In the dark and twisted world of a post-apocalyptic Macbeth, where new societies arise in the ruins of underground railways, the spotlight shifts to costume design. At the heart of this transformation are Hecate and her three witches, reimagined as…
Today, I had an exciting revelation that’s set to remake the way I approach film reviews. I’ve devised a unique rating system, the “Scenic Fitch Rating,” to evaluate movies based on their achievements in visual storytelling. This innovative approach promises…