Apotheosis: A Production Design Podcast

Episode 7 | Patrice Vermette on Designing the Ancient Future of Dune and The Art of Subtraction

Apotheosis: A Production Design Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode, listen in as PDC Member Patrice Vermette (Dune, Dune: Part Two, Prisoners) speaks about the influence of music on his artistic life, building the ancient future for the Dune films, and embracing creative intuition. Don’t forget to rate, share, and subscribe.

Hosted & Produced by Alexander Whittenberg Produced by Gavin Mosier Original Score by Nathan Avakian

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