Eddington: Elliott Hostetter on Designing Ari Aster’s Unsettling World

Step inside the haunting design of Eddington with Production Designer Elliott Hostetter. In this episode of Decorating Pages Podcast, host Kim Wannop explores how small-town New Mexico shaped the film’s unsettling world. Elliott reveals how abandoned restaurants became police stations, how Ari Aster personally designed the creepy dolls, and how clutter, hoarding, and character history shaped the sets.

Listeners will get behind-the-scenes details on:

• Scouting Truth or Consequences, NM

• Building layered, claustrophobic interiors

• Designing Pedro Pascal’s home

• Real-life inspired sheriff’s office details

• Collaborating with Set Decorator Adam Willis

Perfect for fans of Ari Aster, Eddington, Pedro Pascal, and anyone fascinated by production design and set decoration.

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Discover the Art of TV & Film Design with Decorating Pages Podcast

Hosted by Emmy-winning Set Decorator Kim Wannop, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of your favorite shows and movies. Each episode features in-depth conversations with the industry’s top production designers, set decorators, prop masters, and art department professionals, offering rare insight into the creative process of visual storytelling.

Whether you’re a film and TV fan, aspiring designer, or entertainment industry pro, Decorating Pages Podcast is your backstage pass to the world of production design. Learn how sets are built, stories are shaped visually, and characters come to life—one episode at a time.

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