Episode 2x06 - Kato Lawton | Indie Film Production Design & Method Acting
Update: 2025-03-06
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Welcome to Trilith Institute Talks!
In this episode of Trilith Institute Talks, host Hunter Barcroft speaks with Production Designer Kato Lawton, along with film students Austin and Andy, about their experiences on the ECR 2024 feature film 'A Mess of Memories.' The discussion delves into the parallels between method acting and production design, the creative process behind crafting detailed and immersive sets on an indie budget, and the personal backgrounds that led each guest to their current roles in the film industry. Key topics include the challenges of working on a hoarder's house set, the importance of understanding character for effective production design, and valuable lessons from past experiences that contributed to their current skills.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Method Acting in Production Design
00:35 Welcome to Trilith Institute Talks
01:06 Meet the Guests: Kato, Andy, and Austin
01:57 Kato's Journey to Production Design
05:04 Austin's Path to Filmmaking
09:40 Andy's Background in Theater and Film
11:52 The Role of a Production Designer
14:18 Challenges and Creativity in Indie Filmmaking
15:50 Building the Hoarder House Set
21:19 Leadership and Team Management in Production Design
27:30 Valuable Feedback from Non-Filmmakers
28:40 Happy Accidents in Filmmaking
29:56 Production Design Tricks and Techniques
31:35 Challenges of Filming in a Hoarder's House
34:57 Influences and Inspirations in Production Design
38:34 The Art Department Experience
47:48 Advice for Aspiring Production Designers
50:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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