Podcast – FYCit

The Season - An FYCit Podcast

The Season – An FYCit Podcast

If you’re part of the industry—or just curious about how it all works—The Season is the show that examines the nuts and bolts of the awards machinery. We’re pulling back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes: the strategies driving campaigns and the personal experiences and challenges of running the awards circuit gauntlet. Each episode, we’ll be talking to key players from all corners of the awards industry — from filmmakers and artisans to awards pundits and publicists — executives, journalists, film festival programmers, and even the people working behind-the-scenes of the biggest award shows.

On this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich hosts an insightful conversation with Oscar-winning costume designer Deborah L. Scott. Known for her work on iconic films like E.T., Heat, and Back to the Future, Deborah discussed her storied career, the evolving role of digital costume design in film, and the impact of technology and social media on the awards season. She shares personal anecdotes from her Oscar-winning work on Titanic and the challenges faced in the production of the Avatar films.

Show Notes:

(02:03) Introducing Deborah L. Scott

(03:10) Deborah’s Titanic Experience

(04:57) Impact of Social Media on Awards

(12:39) Avatar: A New Frontier in Costume Design

(21:31) Evaluating Costume Design in Film

(22:53) Challenges and Preferences in Costume Design

(25:35) Mentoring Young Designers

(26:46) Lightning Round with Deborah L. Scott

(29:17) FYCit Field Agent Report with Tony Miros

Host: Ryland Aldrich @RylandAldrich

Guest: Deborah L. Scott – Oscar-Winning Costume Designer