Episode 21 | Gideon Ponte on Fashion Design and The Art of Being Pessimistically Hopeful

Listen in as PDC member Karen Murphy (Elvis, A Star is Born, The Bride!) chats about breaking the rules, unexpected sources of inspiration, and standing up for what you believe. Hosted & Produced by Alexander Whittenberg Produced by Gavin Mosier Original Score by Nathan Avakian

Listen in as PDC member Anne Seibel (Midnight in Paris, The New Look, Emily in Paris) chats about her work bringing the world of Paris to life through several different perspectives over time, the discoveries made by sketching, and the value of escaping reality, if only for a moment.

Listen in as PDC member Akin McKenzie (The Woman King, Native Son, Wildlife) unpacks why travel, language, and cultural differences can transform a designer’s eye - and why the best work often comes from noticing the vibrations of a place rather than forcing your own assumptions onto it.

Listen in as PDC member Jade Healy (Marriage Story, The Green Knight, I,Tonya) chats about her work designing Olivia Wilde’s new film, The Invite.

Listen in as PDC member Sara K White and writer-director Susanna Fogel chat about their work together across many projects, including Ponies, The Wilds and The Flight Attendant.