CONVERSATIONS + CONTENT
Directors on Directors: Denis Villeneuve with Christopher Nolan
Denis Villeneuve sits down with Christopher Nolan to discuss the challenges and triumphs in bringing Frank Herbert's classic novel to the big screen
Denis Villeneuve & Jon Spaihts sit down with Chloé Zhao
Director/Co-Writer Denis Villeneuve and co-writer Jon Spaihts sit down with moderator Chloé Zhao to discuss their adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic novel
The Indie Sensibility Embedded in the World of DUNE
Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler discuss the human story at the core of Part Two
Adapting DUNE and Bringing Complex Characters to the Big Screen
Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler discuss building upon the themes of the first film and concluding Frank Herbert's classic novel with Part Two
A New Set of Threads
Watch as Costume Designer Jacqueline West navigates inspiration, materials, and construction of a wardrobe meant for a universe
The Evolution of Sound
A look into creating the distinct musical and audio cues for the world of Dune
Creating the Fremen World
Go deeper into the desert with the filmmaking team as they build a whole new world
Dolby Creator Talks
Greig Fraser on the importance of natural light and shooting on IMAX
The Sounds of Dune: Part Two - Dolby Creator Talks
Denis Villeneuve and his sound team discuss the bold artistic choices that make the film such an immersive sonic experience
An Ensemble for the Ages
Denis Villeneuve brought together acclaimed veteran actors like JAVIER BARDEM, JOSH BROLIN and CHRISTOPHER WALKEN with Hollywood's new wave - TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET, ZENDAYA, AUSTIN BUTLER and FLORENCE PUGH - to create an ensemble for the ages
ASC Clubhouse Conversation - Dune: Part Two
Denis Villeneuve sits down with Cinematographer Greig Fraser to discuss their continued creative collaboration for Dune: Part Two
An Ensemble for the Ages
Denis Villeneuve brought together acclaimed veteran actors like JAVIER BARDEM, JOSH BROLIN and CHRISTOPHER WALKEN with Hollywood's new wave - TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET, ZENDAYA, AUSTIN BUTLER and FLORENCE PUGH - to create an ensemble for the ages
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller sit down with Denis Villeneuve and his team of Artisans
Director Denis Villeneuve and Co-Writer Jon Spaihts, Editor Joe Walker, Visual Effects Supervisor Paul Lambert and Re-recording Mixer Ron Bartlett are joined by moderators Phil Lord and Christopher Miller to discuss bringing the world of Dune to the big screen.
SDSA Inside the Set
Production Designer Patrice Vermette and Set Decorator Shane Vieau discuss collaborating to seamlessly merge natural landscapes with extensive visual effects and combining innovation with tradition for a cultural aesthetic in every design
Reinaldo Marcus Green Sits Down with Denis Villeneuve & his Collaborators
Filmmaker Reinaldo Marcus Green moderates a conversation with Writer/Director Denis Villeneuve, Actor Josh Brolin, Producer Mary Parent, Cinematographer Greig Fraser and Costume Designer Jacqueline West
Riz Ahmed and Denis Villeneuve in Conversation
Filmmaker and Actor Riz Ahmed sits down with Denis Villeneuve to discuss the journey from Dune: Part One to Dune: Part Two
Denis Villeneuve's Inspiration
Director Denis Villeneuve breaks down the five films that inspired Dune: Part Two
Brett Goldstein & Denis Villeneuve in Conversation
Actor Brett Goldstein walks through Director Denis Villeneuve's filmography, examining how his indie roots brought him to Dune: Part Two
Scene Breakdown: Joe Walker on the Sandworm Riding Sequence
Editor Joe Walker describes how the iconic scene was meticulously edited, blending VFX with SFX, balancing intense sound design with score and the overall tension of the scene to capture the immense scale of Denis Villeneuve's vision
Finding the Sound Embedded in the Landscape of Arrakis
Supervising Sound Editor Richard King and Re-recording Mixers Ron Bartlett and Doug Hemphill discuss Director Denis Villeneuve challenge to create a documentary-like sound landscape for the world of Dune: Part Two.
The Sounds of Arrakis Come to Life
Experience the sounds of Arrakis through a blend of realistic and imagined audio, crafted to create an immersive aural landscape
DUNE: PART TWO | Cinematographer GREIG FRASER, Production Designer PATRICE VERMETTE and Set Decorator SHANE VIEAU In Conversation
DUNE: PART TWO | AMPAS Nominees RICHARD KING, RON BARTLETT, DOUG HEMPHILL, GARETH JOHN, PAUL LAMBERT, STEPHEN JAMES, RHYS SALCOMBE, GERD NEFZER In Conversation
Denis Villeneuve on IndieWire’s Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast
Little Time Passed Between ‘Dune’ and ‘Dune: Part Two,’ but Worlds Changed - IndieWire Filmmaker Toolkit
Denis Villeneuve on NPR’s Fresh Air
Storyboarding 'Dune' since he was 13, Denis Villeneuve is 'still pinching' himself - NPR Fresh Air
HANS ZIMMER
DUNE: PART TWO SOUNDTRACK
HANS ZIMMER
DUNE: PART TWO SOUNDTRACK
HANS ZIMMER
DUNE: PART TWO SOUNDTRACK
HANS ZIMMER
DUNE: PART TWO SOUNDTRACK
HANS ZIMMER
DUNE: PART TWO SOUNDTRACK
HANS ZIMMER
DUNE: PART TWO SOUNDTRACK
HANS ZIMMER
DUNE: PART TWO SOUNDTRACK
HANS ZIMMER
DUNE: PART TWO SOUNDTRACK
Denis Villeneuve Refuses to Let Hollywood Shrink Him Down to Size
Writer and Director Denis Villeneuve discusses preserving the spirit of Frank Herbert's classic novel and remaining true to his indie filmmaking sensibility - Time Magazine
In ‘Dune: Part Two,’ filmmaker Denis Villeneuve realizes a lifetime dream
Denis VIlleneuve and his cast talk about continuing the epic story of Dune on a whole new scale in Part Two - Associated Press
From king to dark prince: Austin Butler and Denis Villeneuve on their new ‘Dune’ villain
Austin Butler and Denis Villeneuve reflect on finding the unique ruthlessness of Feyd-Rautha to bring the iconic character to the screen - Los Angeles Times
How Zendaya Stepped Back into the World of Dune
Zendaya on reprising her role as Chani, Director Denis Villeneuve’s “indie sensibility,” and learning to lose control when in character.
‘Dune: Part Two’ Came Full Circle While Shooting in Italy
Production Designer Patrice Vermette takes a closer look at the quiet scenes set on the capital planet Kaitain and contributes it's peaceful and serene feeling to the location's original architect, Carlo Scarpa - IndieWire
Greig Fraser in Variety's BIllion Dollar Cinematographer
Honored by Variety at the Newport Beach Film Festival, Greig Fraser looks back at his career and cinematic influences - Variety
How Dune's Costumes Tell their Own Story
Costume Designer Jacqueline West discusses the design elements that went into dressing Feyd-Rautha, Princess Irulan, and the rest of the known Dune Universe
Producer Mary Parent Witnessed Director Denis Villenueve Be ‘Driven to Realize His Vision
The Oscar-nominated producer tells IndieWire that the Visionary Award recipient realized a childhood dream through making the previously difficult-to-adapt "Dune" films.
Meet Feyd Rautha: The Vicious and The Vulnerable
Director Denis Villeneuve and his Academy-Award winning team of artisans on crafting the most menacing—and complex—villain yet.
Part Two Scene Breakdown
With Dune: Part Two, Denis Villeneuve wraps up the story of the first Dune novel. Go behind the scenes of four pivotal scenes
Joe Walker balanced character, intimacy and spectacle when cutting Dune: Part Two
Editor Joe Walker discusses navigating the intimate human story at the core of Dune's rich narrative
Denis Villeneuve and Timothée Chalamet: ‘Dune’ Dynasty
Timothée Chalamet and Denis Villeneuve reflect on the evolution of Paul Atreides and share their deep admiration of one another
‘THR Frontrunners’ Q&A About ‘Dune: Part Two’ With Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts
Director/Co-Writer Denis Villeneuve and Co-Writer Jon Spaihts discuss the challenges of adapting Frank Herbert's cautionary tale
It All Led to ‘Dune’
To adapt Frank Herbert’s novel into a massive, sprawling epic, Denis Villeneuve relied on his decades of indie film experience.
A look behind House Harkonnen
Denis Villeneuve, production designer Patrice Vermette, cinematographer Greig Fraser & editor Joe Walker discuss the unique design challenges with developing the bold and otherworldly visuals of House Harkonnen
Paul Lambert Returns to Arrakis for ‘Dune: Part Two’ VFX
Visual Effects Supervisor Paul Lambert breaks down merging practical and visual effects to ground the otherworldly visuals of Arrakis in reality
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Creating Immersive and Otherworldly Visuals for Dune: Part Two
Visual Effects Supervisor Paul Lambert and Special Effects Supervisor Gerd Nefzer breakdown merging practical and visual effects to ground Dune: Part Two in reality
Dune: Part Two, based on the second half of the novel, completes the cautionary tale of Paul Atreides’ rise to power. Vengeance, prophecy, fervent followers and political manipulation lead Paul to abandon the pull of love and his conscience to accept a fate he knows will destroy so much.
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TANYA LAPOINTE, p.g.a.
DENIS VILLENEUVE, p.g.a.
JON SPAIHTS
REBECCA FERGUSON
FLORENCE PUGH
JAVIER BARDEM
JOSH BROLIN
ZENDAYA
REBECCA FERGUSON
JOSH BROLIN
AUSTIN BUTLER
FLORENCE PUGH
DAVE BAUTISTA
CHRISTOPHER WALKEN
LÉA SEYDOUX
STELLAN SKARSGÅRD
CHARLOTTE RAMPLING
JAVIER BARDEM
DOUG HEMPHILL
STEPHEN JAMES
RHYS SALCOMBE
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