I'm Lucie and this is my podcast, The Reel Girls Club. Join me as I interview Oscar and BAFTA-nominated women in cinema, diving into their inspiring journeys and groundbreaking contributions to the film industry. providing you with advice, tips and inspirational anecdotes about their careers. The aim of the podcast is to educate, inform, inspire and empower women and girls (or to anyone who is interested!) who want to work i ...
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In this episode of The Reel Girls Club, I chat with costume designer Linda Muir. Known for her long-standing collaboration with director Robert Eggers, Linda takes us behind the scenes of her incredible work, particularly on the 2024 Nosferatu remake, which earned her both a BAFTA and Oscar nomination for Best Costume Design. You’ll learn about the challenges and rewards of designing costumes for a film that blends horror with artistry, as well as Linda’s unique approach to storytelling through costume design. From collaborating with Eggers to her creative process and techniques, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone passionate about film and design. What you'll learn in this episode: The creative challenges and process behind designing costumes for Nosferatu How Linda’s collaboration with Robert Eggers began The importance of costume design in conveying character and atmosphere in film The role of research and historical accuracy in her design work Tips for aspiring costume designers working in the film industry Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of art, history, and design in cinema!
In today's episode, I'm joined by two-time Oscar-nominated production designer Judy Becker, whose work includes Brokeback Mountain, American Hustle, Carol and her latest project, The Brutalist. Judy takes us behind the scenes of these iconic films, sharing her creative process and the challenges she faced in designing their unique worlds. We discuss how she collaborates with directors to bring their visions to life, as well as her approach to visual storytelling and 'method' production design. Judy also offers invaluable advice for aspiring production designers looking to break into the industry. In this episode, you'll learn: How Judy approached the production design for The Brutalist and other films such as American Hustle, Carol & Brokeback Mountain The process behind collaborating with directors to visually shape and bring their vision to life What she means by 'method' production design and an organic process Valuable advice for aspiring production designers Time was limited, but I've included links below to other fascinating articles and interviews with Judy if you want to dig deeper intop her remarkable career and creative process. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business! Watch the trailer for The Brutalist here Inside the Set | The Brutalist | Patricia Cuccia SDSA & Judy Becker - YouTube Making The Decision To Be A Production Designer and Nothing Else by Judy Becker of CAROL - YouTube Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and More on The Brutalist | NYFF62 - YouTube Part 1/3 Review - Reframing “The Brutalist”: Exploring Bauhaus and Marcel Breuer’s Hidden Influence - YouTube SBIFF 2025 - Variety Artisans Judy Becker Discussion (Production Design - The Brutalist) - YouTube THE BRUTALIST Q&A with Mona Fastvold and Judy Becker || Sag Harbor Cinema - YouTube Podcast edited by Christopher Breckon
In today's episode, I'm joined by Croatian make up & hair designer, Ivana Primorac - one of the most renowned in the film industry today. From creating iconic looks in Atonement and The Hours to her work more recently on Barbie, Lee & We Live In Time, Ivana's artistry has brought countless characters to life. We dive into her creative process, the challenges of balancing historical accuracy with artistic interpretation, and her experiences working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Whether you're a film buff, a budding makeup artist, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes magic of movie-making, this episode is packed with inspiration and insights. What you'll learn in this episode: How Ivana approaches character design and storytelling through makeup and hair The role of collaboration in the filmmaking process Stories from her career working in award-winning films alongside the likes of Margot Robbie, Kate Winslet, Greta Gerwig, Nicole Kidman & Florence Pugh Advice for aspiring artists looking to break into the industry ...and so much more! Enjoy & thank you for listening!
In today's episode, I'm joined by British Director, Writer & Activist Ruby Phelan. Ruby trained as a dancer and worked both as a choreographer and dancer across Europe, before attending the Fontainebleau School of Acting in France. She then studied an MA in Directing & Writing at RADA. Ruby worked on several sold-out London stage productions, as well as working as a Director's Assistant on the hit Netflix series 'The Crown'. With her producer, BAFTA-nominated & BIFA-winning, Cheri Darbon, of June & Stella Productions, she is the inaugural Activist in Residence at the Feminist Centre for Racial Justice. For their short film, The Woman In The Wardrobe (made during their residency), Ruby & Cheri have partnered with the UN to fundraise for birthing kits to be sent to labouring women and health professionals in warzones. In today's conversation, we talk all about Ruby's days at acting school in France, to her experience on set of The Crown, what inspired the making of her short film, The Woman In The Wardrobe, her plans for the future, and much more! You can find more info about Ruby here: Home | Ruby Phelan
In today's episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Domee Shi. Domee is a Chinese-Canadian Director & VP, Screenwriter & Storyboard Artist at PIXAR Animation Studios (pinch me!) In the interview we talk all about how Domee's childhood love of drawing, manga and anime turned into an education at Sheridan college starting out in storyboarding then finally, into a career at one of the biggest animation studios in the world. She started out as an intern, storyboarding on Inside Out & The Incredibles 2, to name a few, and has now gone on to make her Oscar-winning short 'Bao' and has also directed her first feature length, Turning Red. She's currently co-directing on an upcoming feature-length due for release in 2025. You can stream both Bao & Turning Red on Disney+ now!