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In this episode of The Film and Furniture Podcast, host Paula Benson sits down with production designer Stanislas Reydellet to explore the striking production design of Coralie Fargeatâs The Substance. Reydellet, a key creative force behind the film, shares the details of crafting a visually immersive worldâone that is both unsettling and meticulously designed. From grand, minimalistic apartments to corridors that evoke a psychological journey, this episode explores the interplay of set design, furniture, dĂŠcor, colour, and symbolism in storytelling.
đĽ Episode Highlights
⢠A visionary approach to filming The Substanceâincluding a 110-day shoot and 20 days dedicated to microscopic details.
⢠Elizabethâs apartmentâhow its vast emptiness reflects isolation, status, and a retreat from the world.
⢠Furniture transformationsâhow the evolving bed, chairs, and dĂŠcor reflect shifting psychological states.
⢠The mechanics of bloodâhow 2,000 litres of fake blood were engineered for one of the filmâs pivotal moments.
⢠Design influencesâthe impact of the Memphis Group and Ettore Sottsass on the filmâs aesthetic.
⢠A nod to The Shiningâthe hexagonal carpet in the TV studio corridor and how it was adapted as a subtle yet powerful homage.
⢠The bathroom as a lightboxâinspired by Jean-Pierre Raynaud, its sterile, minimalist design heightens the filmâs surrealism.
⢠Obsessive attention to detailâfrom designing the perfect USB key to crafting a unique custom typeface for the filmâs fictional brand.
đ Guest & Host Info Guest:
Stanislas Reydellet â Production Designer for The Substance
Host: Paula Benson â Founder and Editor of Film and Furniture
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â° When to Watch/Listen to This Episode?
You can watch or listen to this episode before seeing the film to enhance your viewing experience. However, please note that it contains SPOILERS. If you prefer to avoid them, watch after seeing The Substanceâit might even make you want to watch the film all over again!
đŹ Films Mentioned
The Substance (2024)
The Shining (1980) â Kubrickâs influence, including the hexagonal carpet reference
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) â The filmâs visual language and lighting effects
A Clockwork Orange (1971) â Aesthetic references in the filmâs mood boards
The Fly (1986) â Body horror and transformation influences
Requiem for a Dream (2000) â Psychological and stylistic elements
The Picture of Dorian Gray â The filmâs thematic connection to identity and transformation đ¨
Credits
Film and Furniture Founder/Editor: Paula Benson
Podcast Producer: Suzanne Courage
Video/Podcast Editor: Laura Spini
Graphics: Paul West (@Form Design and Branding)
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đď¸Episode Summary
In this episode of The Film and Furniture Podcast, host Paula Benson takes us on a design-centric journey through the 97th Academy Awards, highlighting the nominees and winners for Best Production Design and other key categories. From the magical world of Wicked to the gothic atmosphere of Nosferatu, the futuristic landscapes of Dune Part Two, and the intensity of The Brutalist, Paula explores how these films create unforgettable worlds through design. With in-depth insights on each nominee, the conversation also touches on other notable Oscar winners Anora, Emilia PĂŠrez and The Substance, focusing on their unique visual styles.
đż Episode Highlights Wicked: A deep dive into the world-building brilliance of this musical reimagining, designed by Nathan Crowley. The film's sweeping design transports audiences into a magical world, with set decorator Lee Sandeles playing a crucial role.Nosferatu: A look at Robert Eggers' gothic horror masterpiece, featuring impressive set designs by Craig Lathrop that creates authentic interiors and eerie castlesDune Part Two: Patrice Vermette, the production designer, and Shane Vieau, the set decorator, join Paula to discuss how the film's design showcases the different cultures and houses of the Dune universe.The Brutalist: A conversation on the film's striking set design by Judy Becker and Patricia Cuccia, reflecting the life of a fictional visionary architect, and inspired by the works of post-war architects like Marcel Breuer.Conclave: An exploration of this political thrillerâs minimalistic, symmetrical design and bold colour palette, brought to life by production designer Suzie Davies.Other Oscar Winners: A look at Emilia PĂŠrez, Anora, and The Substance, discussing their design choices, from gritty realism to profound cultural reflections.
Host:Paula Benson â Host of The Film and Furniture Podcast and expert in film design and interiors.Mentioned Films:
Wicked (Directed by John M. Chu)Nosferatu (Directed by Robert Eggers)Dune Part Two (Directed by Denis Villeneuve)The Brutalist (Directed by Brady Corbet)Conclave (Directed by Edward Berger)Emilia Perez (Directed by Jacques Audiard)Anora (Directed by Sean Baker)The Substance (Directed by Coralie Fargeat)â° When to Watch/Listen This Video? You can watch or listen to this video podcast before seeing the film, and it may enhance your viewing experience. However, please note that it contains SPOILERS. If you're sensitive to them, feel free to watch it after you've seen the filmâchances are, it might make you want to watch it all over again!Support the Show: If you love our podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review! It really helps us grow and continue bringing you interviews with the creative minds behind your favourite films and design.đ Links & Resources
đ Explore the â Film and Furniture website â for many other fascinating articles on the design, furniture and dĂŠcor of filmđ Discover where to furniture and dĂŠcor in film in our marketplaceđ â Sign-up to our Newsletterâ đFollow us on Instagram for more design inspiration from your favourite filmsđ Subscribe for more exclusive interviews on film design, furniture, decor and set decoration!
CreditsFilm and Furniture Founder/Editor: Paula BensonSeries Podcast Producer: Suzanne CourageVideo/Podcast Editor: Paula Benson (featuring previous episodes from Laura Spini, Ira Putilova and Emma Youell).Graphics: Paul West @Form Design and Branding
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In this episode of The Film and Furniture Podcast, host Paula Benson sits down with the Oscar nominated production designer Craig Lathrop to explore the haunting world of Robert Eggersâ Nosferatu. They dive deep into the intricacies of world-building in gothic horror, where every detailâfrom furniture to lightingâplays a role in creating an atmosphere of dread and tension.
Craig shares his process behind designing the set for Nosferatu, including his collaboration with set decorator Beatrice BrentnerovĂĄ and director Robert Eggers. We discuss how they brought historical accuracy to life, the influence of gothic and romanticism art, and the careful attention to detail that made the world of Nosferatu so immersive and chilling. Craig also takes us behind the scenes of iconic sets like the Harding house, Orlok's castle, and the creation of the coffin and crypt.
Episode Highlights
âď¸ Craig Lathropâs history of working with director Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman).
âď¸ The creative process behind building the gothic world of Nosferatu, including designing entire towns and castles.
âď¸ The influence of artists like Caspar David Friedrich on the filmâs visual language.
âď¸ Crafting the details of the Harding and Hutter homes, including the furniture and design elements.
âď¸ The eerie design of Orlokâs castle and the thought process behind the sparse, decaying interiors.
âď¸ The significance of the coffin, inspired by Polish sarcophagi, and its role in Orlokâs history.
âď¸ How Nosferatu blends historical accuracy with horror, occult influences, and emotional storytelling.
đ Guest Info
Craig Lathrop â Production Designer for Nosferatu
đ¤ Host:
Paula Benson â Host of The Film and Furniture Podcast
đŹ Mentioned Films:
The Witch (2015)The Lighthouse (2019)The Northman (2022)Nosferatu (1922) directed by F.W. MurnauNosferatu the Vampyre (1979) directed by Werner Herzogâ° When to Watch/Listen This Video? You can watch or listen to this video podcast before seeing the film, and it may enhance your viewing experience. However, please note that it contains SPOILERS. If you're sensitive to them, feel free to watch it after you've seen the filmâchances are, it might make you want to watch it all over again!
Support the Show: If you love our podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review! It really helps us grow and continue bringing you interviews with the creative minds behind your favourite films and design.
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Credits
Film and Furniture Founder/Editor: Paula Benson
Podcast Producer: Suzanne Courage
Video/Podcast Editor: Laura Spini
Graphics: Paul West @Form Design and Branding
With thanks to Focus Features/Universal Pictures
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đď¸ Episode Summary In this episode of The Film and Furniture Video Podcast, host Paula Benson chats with production designer Mark Scruton, who brings us behind the scenes of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Mark shares his experience collaborating with Tim Burton, the creative process behind reviving the iconic Maitland/Deetz house, and the intricate film set designs that define the filmâs world. From Victorian mourning aesthetics to the challenges of designing a surreal underworld, Mark reveals how every detail contributes to the filmâs rich visual storytelling. đŹ Episode Highlights âď¸ Working with Tim Burton â How Mark has developed a strong creative rapport with the visionary director. âď¸ Recreating the Maitland/Deetz House â The challenges of bringing the iconic home back to life after 30+ years. âď¸ The Houseâs Evolution â How its design reflects Deliaâs artistic transformation.âď¸ The Black Veil Mystery â Was it real fabric or CGI? Mark spills the details. âď¸ Production Design Tricks â The use of forced perspective, surreal colour palettes, and the art of making real-world sets feel truly otherworldly. âď¸ Designing the Afterlife â How inspiration from global subway systems shaped the eerie train station. âď¸ The Importance of Physicality â Why real sets, props, and furniture enhance the performances and the filmâs authenticity. đ Guest Info Mark Scruton is a production designer known for his work on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Wednesday, and Miss Peregrineâs Home for Peculiar Children. With a deep appreciation for Tim Burtonâs signature style, Markâs designs balance gothic surrealism with practical storytelling. â° When to Watch/Listen This Video? You can watch or listen to this video podcast before seeing the film, and it may enhance your viewing experience. However, please note that it contains SPOILERS. If you're sensitive to them, feel free to watch it after you've seen the filmâchances are, it might make you want to watch it all over again! đ Links & Resources đ Read the articleđ Discover where to buy key items of furniture and dĂŠcor in Beetlejuice 2 in our marketplaceđ Explore the Film and Furniture website for many other fascinating articles on the design, furniture and dĂŠcor of film đ Sign-up to our Newsletter đ Check out the Tim Burton exhibition at the Design Museum đ Subscribe for more exclusive interviews on film design, furniture, decor and set decoration! Credits Film and Furniture Founder/Editor: Paula Benson Podcast Producer: Suzanne Courage Video/Podcast Editor: Ira Putilova Graphics: Paul West @Form Design and Branding With thanks to Universal Pictures #Beetlejuice #MarkScruton #TimBurton #SetDesign #ProductionDesign #InteriorDesign #FilmDesign #BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice #SetDecoration #DesignInspiration #Architecture
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In this episode of The Film and Furniture Podcast, Paula Benson interviews production designer François Audouy about his work on A Complete Known, the film directed by James Mangold and starring TimothĂŠe Chalamet as Bob Dylan. François takes us behind the scenes of this remarkable film, which captures the cultural revolution of the early 1960s, exploring how music, art, and society collided to shape history. François shares insights into the creative process of designing iconic sets, from Bob Dylan's meticulously recreated apartment, filled with period-accurate furniture and details, to the authentic feel of iconic folk venues like Gerdeâs Folk City. We also explore the homes of pivotal figures such as Joan Baez, brought to life by Jessica Chastain, and the handcrafted homages to Pete Seegerâs cabin, with François revealing how even cooking a meal on set helped create a truly lived-in atmosphere. We discuss the influence of Greenwich Village, the authenticity of the Newport and Monterey Folk Festivals, and the role of Columbia Records in showcasing Dylan's transformation as an artist. With a focus on authenticity, texture, and historical detail, François shares how his team created a world that makes you feel like youâve stepped back in time. Listen to this episode to uncover how the design of A Complete Known brilliantly brings the spirit of the 1960s to life, and get an inside look at the world of production design for a film that immerses its audience in one of the most transformative times in American culture. When to Watch/Listen This Video? You can watch or listen to this video podcast before seeing the film, and it may enhance your viewing experience. However, please note that it contains SPOILERS. If you're sensitive to them, feel free to watch it after you've seen the filmâchances are, it might make you want to watch it all over again! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! Links mentioned in this video: Film and Furniture website: https://filmandfurniture.com/ Find furniture, lighting and dĂŠcor in this film: https://filmandfurniture.com/film/a-complete-unknown/Sign-up to our Newsletter: https://filmandfurniture.com/membership/ Read our feature: https://filmandfurniture.com/2025/02/the-times-they-were-a-changin-the-film-sets-of-a-complete-unknown/Credits Film and Furniture Founder/Editor: Paula Benson Podcast Producer: Suzanne Courage Video/Podcast Editor: Laura Spini Graphics: Paul West @Form Design and Branding With thanks to Searchlight Pictures
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In this exclusive video podcast with Film and Furnitureâs Paula Benson and Dune: Part Two production designer Patrice Vermette, and set decorator Shane Vieau, we reveal how the filmâs designs go beyond aesthetics to reflect the cultures and identities of the filmâs three primary worlds: the resilient Fremen of Arrakis, the oppressive Harkonnen of Giedi Prime, and the opulent Imperial society of Kaitain.Discover how Vermette and Vieauâs creative vision brings Denis Villeneuveâs exploration of colonialism, environmentalism, and religion to life in this extraordinary continuation of Duneâs visual and narrative storytelling.Through meticulous world-building, the design team infused the sets, furniture, and architecture with symbolism and cultural depth, blending practical craftsmanship with artistic vision.When to Watch/Listen This Video? You can watch or listen to this video podcast before seeing the film, and it may enhance your viewing experience. However, please note that it contains SPOILERS. If you're sensitive to them, feel free to watch it after you've seen the filmâchances are, it might make you want to watch it all over again!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!Links mentioned in this video:Film and Furniture website
Find furniture, lighting and dĂŠcor in film: The Film and Furniture marketplace Sign-up to our NewsletterRead our feature: Design Secrets of Dune: Part Two: How Spaces Shape CulturesCredits Film and Furniture Founder and Editor: Paula Benson Podcast Producer: Suzanne Courage Video/Podcast Editor: Emma Youell Graphics: Paul West @Form Design and BrandingWith thanks to Warner Bros. Pictures
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In this exclusive video podcast interview with Film and Furnitureâs Paula Benson and The Brutalist's production designer Judy Becker and set decorator Patricia Cuccia, we explore the design, furniture and architecture of the film The Brutalist.Directed by actor-turned-filmmaker Brady Corbet, The Brutalist tells the story of LĂĄszlĂł TĂłth (Adrien Brody), a fictional Hungarian Jewish architect and furniture designer who survives the Holocaust and relocates to America in 1947 to rebuild his life. The film draws inspiration from the lives of pioneering architects and designers such as Marcel Breuer, Louis Kahn and Mies Van der Rohe.Join us as we explore the design details and furniture in The Brutalist and how they shape the narrative. We uncover how the production design team captured the essence of early Modernist and postwar designers, and the challenges they faced in crafting the world of The Brutalist.Also starring Felicity Jones as TĂłthâs wife, ErzsĂŠbet, and Guy Pearce as the wealthy industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren, this film places the creation of groundbreaking furniture and monumental architecture at its core, telling the story of one manâs resilience and vision.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
When to listen/watch this video podcast? You can listen/watch before seeing the film, and it may enhance your viewing experience. However, please note that it contains SPOILERS. If you're sensitive to them, feel free to watch it after you've seen the filmâchances are, it might make you want to watch it all over again!Read our feature: Furniture in The Brutalist: How Early Modernist Designers Influenced a Monumental Tale Discover more and buy the furniture mentioned in this video podcast in the Film and Furniture Marketplace
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The movie Wicked brings to life a magical world where both macro and micro design elements work in harmony to immerse the audience in the origin story of Elphaba (The Wicked Witch, played by Cynthia Erivo) and Galinda/Glinda (Ariana Grande).
In this exclusive video podcast interview with Film and Furnitureâs Paula Benson and the film's production designer Nathan Crowley, we explore the design process and reveal the intricate details of the Wicked film sets that make the movie visually spectacular.
The filmâs world-building draws on history, fantasy, and nostalgia, crafting a space that feels both familiar and completely new.
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CreditsFilm and Furniture Founder and Editor: Paula BensonPodcast Producer: Suzanne CourageVideo/Podcast Editor: Laura SpiniGraphics: Paul West @Form Design and BrandingWith thanks to Universal Pictures
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Welcome to the Film and Furniture video podcast! If youâre a film fan with a passion for design, grab your headphones and/or screen, because, youâve just found the perfect place to geek out over the magic of film design.
Every episode, will take you deep into the world where cinema and design collide, with an incredible lineup of video interviews and insights that you won't want to miss!
Film and Furniture is the home we created for design and film lovers like you who are hungry for all the insider information - on the big picture of how these immersive worlds are created to the details of the furniture, dĂŠcor, and design elements that make film sets so stunning. Whether itâs the chairs, wallpaper, glassware, or even those carpets that make a scene pop, we uncover the stories behind these iconic items, how they came to be there âand exactly where to find them to bring a touch of the silver screen into your own home.
In our world, the interiors, furniture and set decoration is the star: Far from just the background noise, we believe they tell the story. We dig deep into why these pieces and concepts were chosen for the set, what they say about the charactersâand give potency to the film.
Thanks to our direct line to the clever people who create these film sets and choose the items that make them, we will be bringing you behind-the-scenes industry scoops and exclusive interviews with the worldâs most revered production designers and set decorators, as well as famous creatives from the wider world of design.
Itâs a treasure trove for anyone with a serious interest in the art of film design, so join us as we unlock the secrets behind some of the most memorable films on the Film and Furniture podcast.
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CreditsFilm and Furniture Founder and Editor: Paula Benson Podcast Producer: Suzanne Courage Video/Podcast Editors: Emma Youell, Laura Spini, Ira Putilova Graphics: Paul West @ Form With thanks to all the relevant film studios.
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Join Film and Furnitureâs Paula Benson and Conclave's visionary production designer Suzie Davies, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes video interview on the design of the film.
This video podcast contains spoilers.
Conclave, a gripping political thriller, takes audiences behind the locked doors of one of the worldâs most secretive eventsâthe election of a new Pope. Set within the Vaticanâs hallowed halls and the imposing Sistine Chapel, the film is a masterclass in atmospheric production design.
We explore the thought process, creativity, and intricate dĂŠcor details that shapes the world of Conclave.
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