Pizza Film School

• 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. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/r3SJaSwsIqs FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #agbofilms  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 19:30 Designing the Cinematic World of Skyfall 23:09 How the Nightclub Scene in The Gray Man Was Built   24:00 The Power of Color in Blade Runner 2049 & The Gray Man 29:21 Designing Laszlo’s Apartment – The Spider’s Web Concept   31:32 How the Gray Man Château Was Found and Designed   35:01 The One Movie That Changed His Career Forever   36:02 The Best Advice for Future Filmmakers   36:31 The One Genre He’s Dying to Design For   37:10 Bringing The Electric State to Life  

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• BREAKING DOWN THE COSTUME DESIGN OF MARVEL & HARRY POTTER - JUDIANNA MAKOVSKY - S3 EP 4

  Ever wondered how Captain America’s stealth suit was created? Or why Katniss’s flame dress was intentionally toned down? From the wizard robes of Harry Potter to the battle-ready suits of Avengers: Endgame, Judianna Makovsky has shaped some of the most memorable looks in film history. In this episode of Pizza Film School, she breaks down her creative process with the Russo Brothers, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about Marvel, The Hunger Games, The Gray Man, Harry Potter, and beyond! FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #agbofilms  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.

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• How Hollywood's Biggest Blockbusters REALLY Get Made - CHRIS CASTALDI - S3 EP 3

  Ever wonder what it takes to run the set of the biggest movies in Hollywood? Chris Castaldi, the man behind the smooth operation of Iron Man, Avengers: Endgame, Jurassic World, and Pirates of the Caribbean, joins the Russo Brothers to talk about how he got his start, the pressures of managing massive film sets, and what really happens behind the scenes on blockbuster productions. 🍕🎥 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/tL-zsiVgC2A 02:02 - How Chris Castaldi Got Into the Film Industry   03:00 - The INSANE Ron Howard Story That Launched His Career   06:30 - Breaking Into Big-Budget Blockbusters   09:00 - The Role of an Assistant Director on Set   10:30 - Why Communication is the Key to Running a Film Set   12:00 - Managing the Massive Cast of *Avengers: Endgame*   14:00 - Working With Robert Downey Jr. & Chris Evans on Set   17:00 - The Most Expensive Shot in Movie History (*Avengers: Endgame* Funeral Scene)   19:30 - How They Kept Tony Stark’s Funeral a Secret from the Cast   21:00 - The Complexity of Filming *Avengers: Infinity War* and *Endgame* Back-to-Back   25:00 - How to Keep a Film Set Running Smoothly Under Pressure   27:00 - Chris Castaldi’s Most Stressful Day on Set   29:00 - Behind the Scenes of *Jurassic World* & *Pirates of the Caribbean*   30:30 - Why Chris Castaldi Always Starts Productions With Huge Scenes   32:00 - The Secret to Managing Massive VFX & Stunt Sequences   37:00 - The Wildest Hollywood Memorabilia Collection Ever   39:00 - Chris Castaldi’s Dream Projects: *Star Wars* & *James Bond*   41:00 - The Ultimate *Avengers: Endgame* Cast-Signed Poster Gift   46:30 - Final Words: Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers   FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms 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. 

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• SARAH FINN - S3 EP 2

  Want to know what it takes to land a Marvel role? Sarah Finn, the casting director behind over 100 films, joins Anthony and Joe Russo to share the secrets behind her iconic casting process. Learn about the intense Spider-Man auditions, casting Chadwick Boseman, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and how she found the now Academy Award-winning talent like Ke Huy Quan for Everything Everywhere All At Once. A must-watch for actors & film fans. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ToOrEQV9ohk  02:00 - Sarah Finn’s Superhero Origin Story in Casting   05:19 - What Does a Casting Director Really Do?   07:30 - The Hidden Process of Casting & Auditions   09:00 - Casting Robert Redford in Captain America: Winter Soldier   13:12 - Finding Authenticity in Mosul and Casting a Foreign-Language Film   18:22 - How Sarah Finn Helped Build the Marvel Cinematic Universe   19:30 - The Secret to Casting Chris Evans as Captain America   25:30 - Casting Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther   28:01 - The Search for Spider-Man: Casting Tom Holland   30:41 - Tom Holland’s Audition Process & Screen Tests   35:24 - Casting Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man 38:35 - How Everything Everywhere All At Once Was Cast   41:00 - Casting Ke Huy Quan: A Hollywood Comeback   43:38 - Jamie Lee Curtis Joins Everything Everywhere All At Once   45:15 - How Filmmakers Match Actors to Themes & Tones   48:17 - "Small Bite" Questions with Sarah Finn   49:37 - The Last Time Sarah Felt the “Electric” Moment in Casting   50:44 - Final Words: Advice for Aspiring Actors  FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms 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. 

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• CHRIS MARKUS, STEPHEN MCFEELY - S3 EP 1

  Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with screenwriters, co-presidents of story at AGBO, and their longtime collaborators Chris Markus and Stephen McFeely to discuss their work on Marvel and at AGBO. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/XNXc34NKsT0  FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms 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. 

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