How The Electric State and Blade Runner 2049 Were Built by an Oscar Winner! DENNIS GASSNER - S3 EP 5

Some of the most visually stunning films of all time—The Truman Show, Skyfall, 1917—owe their immersive environments to Dennis Gassner. On this episode of Pizza Film School, Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with the master designer to explore how he approaches storytelling through set design, how color and shape influence emotion, and why his first job on Apocalypse Now changed everything.

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ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

02:06 How Lawrence of Arabia Made Dennis Gassner a Filmmaker

03:23 Designing for Apocalypse Now – His First Big Break

05:21 Seeing His Work on Screen for the First Time in Apocalypse Now

06:26 The Hidden Story Behind the Apocalypse Now Poster

08:21 What It's Like Designing for The Godfather Team

10:00 Creating the World of Field of Dreams – The Power of Smell

12:30 Pitching Miller's Crossing to the Coen Brothers in One Word

16:24 How Architecture Inspired The Truman Show & 1917