Podcast Episodes
45+ Years | 500+ Film and TV credits | 135+ Awards
SINCE 1975
Welcome to Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast, where we focus on the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling. Hosted by ILM Chief Creative Officer Rob Bredow and ILM Compositing Supervisor Todd Vaziri, we share behind-the-scenes stories that illustrate the many crafts that come together to create a motion picture, TV series, or special venue project.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an aspiring filmmaker, or a fan of immersive experiences, Lighter Darker provides valuable insights, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for the artists behind the projects we undertake at ILM in visual effects, animation, and immersive entertainment. We have a terrific lineup of special guest filmmakers who join the team for upcoming episodes to discuss the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling.
Episode 1: The Premiere
Meet the hosts from Industrial Light & Magic (ILM): Rob Bredow, Chief Creative Officer, and Todd Vaziri, Senior Compositor who talk about the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling. In our premiere episode Rob and Todd share thoughts on beautiful final shots from films they’ve personally worked on, along with a...
Dingoes Ate My Baby
In August 1980, an Australian family suffered a tragedy while camping in Uluru (also known as Ayer’s Rock) in Northern Territory, Australia. Lindy and Michael Chamberlain’s baby, Azaria, was taken from their tent by a dingo, a breed of wild dog. Lindy reportedly screamed “A dingo ate my baby!” which became a punchline across the...
Episode 11: Orange Whip?
An orange whip is a sweet cocktail made with rum, vodka, cream and orange juice. It is typically blended to a froth like a milkshake, and poured over ice in a Collins glass. The drink had a resurgence after the release of The Blues Brothers. In the film, Jake’s parole officer, Detective Burton Mercer (John Candy), attends the film’s pivotal fund-raising concert in order to arrest Jake...
The Visitors
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Carter Burwell on Searchlight’s ‘The Banshees Of Inisherin’
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