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The Filmmakers Podcast

The Brutalist writer-director Brady Corbet & production designer Judy Becker on making an Oscar-nominated epic

Jan 28, 2025
01:21:52

This is the first of two episodes of our chats centred around the Oscar-nominated epic The Brutalist. First, Dom Lenoir sits down with writer-director Brady Corbet. Starting out as an actor, he seamlessly transitioned into a highly successful career behind the camera. Some of his acclaimed works include The Childhood of a Leader (2015) and Vox Lux (2018). Today, he talks all about:

  • Writing and directing The Brutalist
  • Putting the cast together
  • Storyboarding and rehearsals
  • The challenges of making a 3.5-hour epic with a budget of under $10 million

Next, Giles Alderson chats with production designer Judy Becker. You might recognise her incredible work from films like Brokeback Mountain (2005), Shame (2011), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), American Hustle (2013), and Carol (2015), just to name a few. She shares insights on:

  • Breaking into the industry
  • Working on The Brutalist
  • Workflow and mood boards

Sit back, relax, and enjoy our epic conversations with Brady Corbet and Judy Becker. And don’t miss part two with Guy Pearce, coming this Friday!

 

THE BRUTALIST is out in cinemas NOW! | Trailer

When a visionary architect and his wife flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.

 

WATCH OUT YOUTUBE CHANNEL our interview with Skeleton Crew showrunners Jon Watts and Christopher Ford here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHKr20viJYM&t=33s

 

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PATREON

Big thank you to:

Serena Gardner

Mark Hammett

Lee Hutchings

Marli J

Monroe

Karen

Newman

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CREDITS

The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson

Edited by @tobiasvees

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Theme Music by John J. Harvey

 

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