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111. Interview of John Moffitt

Topic:
Film and Television
Length:
4 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Lead scenic artist for Warner Bros., with credits including The Perfect Storm, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Served as Art Directors Guild associate executive director.

112. Interview of Michael Denering

Topic:
COVID-19 Pandemic
Film and Television
Length:
6.25 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Scenic artist known for work at Warner Bros. and J.C. Backings and for extensive work as a mural painter.

113. Interview of Lisa Frazza

Topic:
COVID-19 Pandemic
Film and Television
Length:
2.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...

114. Interview of John Shaffner and Joseph Stewart

Topic:
Film and Television
Length:
2.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Owners of Shaffner/Stewart-Production Design, which designed sets for Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, Friends, several David Copperfield specials, The George Lopez Show, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Their work has received several Emmy Awards.

115. Interview of Roy Christopher

Topic:
Film and Television
Length:
2.75 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Art director and production designer. Known for Frasier, Wings, Murphy Brown, and Academy Awards, among many other productions.

116. Interview of Eric Warren

Topic:
Film and Television
Length:
4.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Set designer, production designer, and Eagle Rock Historical Society archivist.

117. Interview of Julia K. Levine

Topic:
Film and Television
Length:
3.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Set designer known for work on L.A. Confidential, The Last Tycoon, Oz the Great and Powerful, and The Majestic.

118. Interview of Martha Johnston

Topic:
COVID-19 Pandemic
Film and Television
Length:
2.25 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Set designer with credits that include Comes a Horseman, Wild and Free (1978), and Back to the Future Part II (1989) and Part III (1999). Worked in Universal Studios art department.

119. Interview of Bridget Duffy

Topic:
Film and Television
COVID-19 Pandemic
Length:
6.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Scenic, commercial, and fine artist who worked for Warner Bros., Magic Mountain, Universal Studios, and many other companies. Owner of scenic art business Bridget Duffy Fine Artist.

120. Interview of Gavin Koon

Topic:
Film and Television
COVID-19 Pandemic
Length:
4.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Scenic artist, union representative for International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501.