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Behind the Groundbreaking Technical Achievement of Ryan Coogler's Virtuosic and Wholly Original 'SINNERS'
Director/Writer/Producer Ryan Coogler, DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Actor Michael B. Jordan and more of the team behind 'SINNERS' discuss the history-making filmmaking techniques employed throughout production, including lensing in both IMAX 70mm and Ultra Panavision 65 simultaneously - a union of two techniques that’s never been accomplished before - and also crafting the longest-ever shot filmed in IMAX. This innovative approach highlights the emotion of Coogler's story and brings to life sprawling visuals never-before-seen on the big screen. WATCH!
SINNERS | DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC | ShotDeck: Shot Talk
In this episode of Shot Talk, Lawrence Sher, ASC sits down with cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC for an in-depth conversation about her work on the genre-bending historical horror film SINNERS.
DENNENESCH ZOUDÉ In Conversation with RYAN COOGLER
Director/Writer/Producer Ryan Coogler sits down with Dennenesch Zoudé in Berlin to discuss the filmmaking process behind "SINNERS" and why the themes of the film remain so resonant today - WATCH
The Music of Sinners, with Ludwig and Serena Göransson | #DolbyCreatorTalks
Two-time Academy Award®-winning composer Ludwig Göransson and Executive Music Producer Serena Göransson join us to discuss the powerful use of music in Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” recently nominated for six 2026 GRAMMY® Awards. In this conversation with music journalist Jon Burlingame, the Göranssons share how integral music was to the film’s storytelling — and how their close collaboration with Coogler shaped the creative process from start to finish
Crafting the Sonic World of Sinners
The award-winning sound and musical team behind Sinners explain the creative decisions that shaped the film’s most impactful moments. They explore the blend of design, score, and mix that defines the movie’s unique sonic identity and offer an unprecedented in-depth look at how every element you hear in Sinners was crafted
RUTH CARTER Breaks Down the Intricate Costume Design Behind the Film’s Most Impactful Looks
Costume Designer Ruth Carter takes us behind the scenes to discuss how she crafted the richly textured and period-specific wardrobe worn by the characters of SINNERS, and how music and movement helped shape the story told through every garment that appears on screen
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Ryan Coogler says 'Sinners' inspiration felt 'like a bolt of lightning' By Tonya Mosley
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Art of the Cut we speak with Michael Shawver about editing Ryan Coogler’s feature film, Sinners.
This discussion includes - among other things - how the first scripted scene ended up in act 2 while the last scene ended up as the first scene, how therapy can turn you into a better editor, and the artistic challenges of one actor playing two parts.
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Cinematographer AUTUMN DURALD ARKAPAW, ASC
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Followed by a Conversation with
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Visual Effects Producer JAMES ALEXANDER and
Special Effects Coordinator DONNIE DEAN
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How ‘Sinners’ Found a Sound as Big as its IMAX Imagery
From noisy IMAX cameras to bad weather and foot-stomping dances, the "Sinners" sound team faced a lot of challenges when it came to fully realizing director Ryan Coogler's audacious sonic aspirations.
Road To Oscar Preview: The Lensing Of “Sinners”
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC reflects on a historic first and her collaborative bond with director-writer-producer Ryan Coogler -SHOOT Online
RYAN COOGLER'S ROAD TO 'SINNERS'
The film represents a departure for the “Black Panther” director, and a creative risk; it grapples with ideas about music, race, family, religion—and vampires. -The New Yorker
Sinners Breakout Miles Caton Didn’t Know He’d Signed On for a Vampire Movie
The music prodigy makes his acting debut opposite Michael B. Jordan in Ryan Coogler’s hit thriller, though he didn’t learn the film’s true plot until after he’d been cast: “My initial thought was, Whoa, what’s going on?” -Vanity Fair
Hailee Steinfeld Finds Her Edge
How the Oscar nominee channeled her greatest fears into a stellar performance in Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” -Backstage
Sinners Star Wunmi Mosaku on Working With Michael B. Jordan & What Playing Annie Taught Her
“I was like, ‘I can learn from her as a mother.’” -W Magazine
Big, Bold Blues and Blood
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC and director-writer-producer Ryan Coogler blend genres and formats for a fresh Southern-Gothic vision.
How Ludwig Göransson Fueled the Electrifying ‘Sinners’ Soundtrack With the 1932 Dobro Cyclops: ‘I Want the Kids to Go Home and Want to Play Guitar’
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Bringing the MUAHS Looks of SINNERS to Life
Special Effects Makeup/ Prosthetic Makeup Designer MIKE FONTAINE on the intricate prosthetics process that helped bring the looks of SINNERS to life, and working alongside Makeup Designer SIÂN RICHARDS, Makeup Department Head KEN DIAZ and Hair Designer Shunika Terry to craft the overall HMU styles that aligned with director-writer-producer RYAN COOGLER’s bold vision
Ryan Coogler Covers LA Times' The Envelope
Crafting the sprawling and emotional “SINNERS” was a task entirely personal to Director/Writer/Producer Ryan Coogler. With immense contributions from the film’s first-rate artisans, many of them frequent collaborators, and an incredible ensemble cast, Coogler breaks down how the team created the “I Lied To You” sequence, a soaring 6-minute performance and ode to the Blues that encompasses centuries of Black History in the longest take ever filmed in IMAX.
Read The Los Angeles Times’ The Envelope Cover Story with @latimes_entertainment writer Glenn Whipp now
After chasing success in the North, twin brothers Smoke and Stack return to their hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to open a juke joint. As music and dance meld in celebration of artistry, culture and history, an evil descends, threatening to devour the heart and soul of the community.
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