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

SINNERS In Conversation with KENNETH BRANAGH

Kenneth Branagh sits down with Director/Writer/Producer Ryan Coogler and Actors Michael B. Jordan and Miles Caton to discuss the impactful narrative that drives the film, and the decisions made during production that inspired groundbreaking filmmaking and sprawling performances from the film's incredible ensemble cast

Miles Caton on SINNERS at the Virginia Film Festival

Breakout star and performer MILES CATON discusses the themes and background of the song "I Lied To You" at the Virginia Film Festival, and how he worked with Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson and Raphael Saadiq to make it come alive on screen.

American Cinematheque: Ludwig Göransson, Raphael Saadiq and Miles Caton Perform "I Lied to You."

The songwriters and performer behind the original song featured during the film's climactic, surreal montage provide a sonic arrangement of the hit at the American Cinematheque Awards

Miles Caton Performs "I Lied To You" at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards

MILES CATON performs a stirring rendition of "I Lied To You" at the HMMAs, written by Ludwig Göransson and Raphael Saadiq

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Sammie performs the original song by Ra "I Lied to You" anchoring a stunning evolution of music sequence; rich in symbolism celebrating Black culture, the power of music & artistic expression

SINNERS In Conversation with SPIKE JONZE

Director/Writer/Producer Ryan Coogler, Producer Sev Ohanian, DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Composer Ludwig Göransson and Editor Michael Shawver sit down with Spike Jonze to discuss how they brought the world of SINNERS to life, and how collaboration between department heads lead to the sprawling and emotional final cut

BARRY JENKINS In Conversation with Director RYAN COOGLER and the Cast of SINNERS

Director/Writer/Producer Ryan Coogler, Actors Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, Miles Caton, Jayme Lawson, Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter, Production Designer Hannah Beachler, DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw and Casting Director Francine Maisler speak with Barry Jenkins about the ins and outs of bringing Coogler and team's collective vision to fruition, and how the themes of the film are as timely as ever

MILES CATON and ALICE SMITH Perform LAST TIME (I SEEN THE SUN)

Watch a Special Performance of "LAST TIME (I SEEN THE SUN)," written by ALICE SMITH, MILES CATON and LUDWIG GÖRANSSON

An In-Depth Look at the Film's Intricate Prosthetics Work

Special Effects Makeup/ Prosthetic Makeup Designer MIKE FONTAINE and his team take us behind the scenes of the film's intricate prosthetics work as they scuplted emotion and story into every detail

Inside the Set | Sinners | Monique Champagne SDSA & Hannah Beachler

Set Decorator MONIQUE CHAMPAGNE and Production Designer HANNAH BEACHLER sit down with SET DECOR to discuss building the authentic and immersive world of the film, and how the intricate set pieces helped bring the team’s collective vision to life

RYAN COOGLER In Conversation with CHRISTOPHER NOLAN

Ryan Coogler sits down with Christopher Nolan to discuss the filmmaking techniques employed in the making of SINNERS, and working with cast and the Filmmaking Team to bring the initial vision to the screen

RYAN COOGLER In Conversation with BEN STILLER

Ryan Coogler and Ben Stiller discuss the process of taking SINNERS from the page to the screen, and the conversations had on set that helped bring out the best performances from Michael B. Jordan and the film's ensemble cast

An In-Depth Look at Delroy Lindo's Performance as 'Delta Slim'

DELROY LINDO takes us behind the scenes of his soulful and resonant performance as ‘Delta Slim’ – “The notion of playing a musician who carries with him a particular history has been creatively very stimulating”

DELROY LINDO In Conversation with DENZEL WASHINGTON

Reuniting 30 years after co-starring in Malcolm X, Delroy Lindo sits down with Denzel Washington to reflect on his career, overcoming rejection, and delivering a career-defining, tour-de-force performance in Sinners

An In-Depth Look at Michael B. Jordan's Performances as 'Smoke' and 'Stack'

Lead Actor MICHAEL B. JORDAN on stepping outside of his comfort zone to deliver not two, but three dynamic and distinct performances as twins Smoke and Stack in ‘Sinners’

Sinners Cinematographer AUTUMN DURALD ARKAPAW In Conversation with GREIG FRASER

MATT DAMON and MICHAEL B. JORDAN In Conversation

Michael B. Jordan sits down with Matt Damon to discuss diving into the emotional core of his dual SINNERS performances and the joys of working with such an impressive ensemble cast

Kevin Bacon and the Cast and Filmmakers of SINNERS In Conversation

Director/Writer/Producer Ryan Coogler, Actors Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, Miles Caton and DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw speak with Kevin Bacon about the artistic and technical process behind SINNERS, and how performances and behind-the-camera craft merged to create something wholly original and groundbreaking