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by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jan 28, 2026
The second chapter of the ~log(ue) programme, powered by JSW, expanded its scope to move beyond conversations to reconceive spatial hierarchies through porous exchanges.
by Anmol Ahuja, Mrinmayee Bhoot Jan 16, 2026
Building on the screening of 3D films in the roster for ADFF:STIR Mumbai 2026, the question of whether the medium offers true immersion into the worlds it depicts is considered.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Nov 27, 2025
Guillermo del Toro’s much-anticipated ‘Frankenstein’ adaptation and the resulting online discussion lead to an exploration of the parable’s relevance in contemporary society.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jul 31, 2025
A documentary film by Thomas Furhapter highlights the banal, near liminal spaces composing one of many integration facilities providing courses for the integration of refugee groups into Austrian society.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Feb 28, 2025
STIR looks at the production design of the speculative series' disorienting spaces and the inspirations it draws on to provide a compendium of references to pop culture.
by Aarthi Mohan Feb 20, 2025
New York-based Yellow Studio weaves recognition, fluidity and connection into a narrative celebrating cinema’s artistry at the BAFTAs.
by Jason Lebidineuse Feb 20, 2025
Technology is changing what, how and how much we watch. How can architects ensure film studios keep up with and accommodate these changes in the film industry?
by Aarthi Mohan Jan 08, 2025
Five frames, five narratives: the pavilion by Manish Gulati and Shruti Gupte x ICA Pidilite, presents a temporal and spatial dialogue bridging culture, art and genres.
by Aarthi Mohan Dec 06, 2024
With a minimalist approach and a focus on storytelling, the New York-based production designer brings global events to life through his innovative stage designs.
by Aarthi Mohan Oct 04, 2024
In an exclusive interview with STIR, Tony Award-winning designer Finn Ross shares how technology and narrative in video design are reshaping live entertainment.
by Bansari Paghdar Sep 19, 2024
The 40th MTV VMAs come to life with production designer Matt Steinbrenner’s innovative design, featuring four stages and a reinvented Moon Person.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Sep 05, 2024
The annual design event in Sydney from September 13-19, brings together a diversity of designers and artists providing perspectives on our alternative futures.
by Bhawna Jaimini Aug 01, 2024
With impressive filmography spanning more than two decades, the Indian filmmaker opines on not having a singular visual aesthetic that holds his work together, a strength that shines through his stories.
by Jincy Iype Jul 16, 2024
STIR speaks with the Danish luxury audio brand’s head of design, who reflects on her definition of being ‘daring’ at 3daysofdesign 2024.
by Anmol Ahuja Apr 12, 2024
Streaming on MUBI, the film is an ode to slow living and creative passions. STIR dissects the film's larger architectural character and cultural commentary.
by Anmol Ahuja Feb 23, 2024
Erecting a town in the middle of the desert, years of research, and turning “naivety” into a Christopher Nolan epic—all in a riveting conversation with Oscar-nominee Ruth De Jong.
by Anmol Ahuja Feb 16, 2024
In an exclusive conversation with STIR, legendary production designer Jack Fisk unpacks the bearings of Scorsese’s sprawling epic of deceit and usurpation set in 1920s Oklahoma.
by Anmol Ahuja Dec 24, 2023
STIRred 2023: In a year of sizeable returns for the business of film, STIR compiles a list of towering cinematic achievements with designs and other worlds to boast of.
by Anushka Sharma May 18, 2023
The widely followed musical event unfolded in Liverpool, featuring a monumental stage set-up by New York-based design firm Yellow Studio.
by Anmol Ahuja Mar 20, 2023
Winner of the Best Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards, EEAAO's production designer Jason Kisvarday speaks with STIR on the magic and mundanity of the film.
by Sunena V Maju Mar 18, 2023
STIR talks to graphic designer Annie Atkins about her journey of creating immaculately detailed designs, props and graphics for movies, that disappear into the scenography.
by STIRworld Mar 16, 2023
Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley, the first women designer duo to produce the Academy Awards set, emphasised nostalgia and love for films, through cinema hall iconography.
by Anmol Ahuja Mar 13, 2023
The Oscar-nominated production designers deliberate on exploring new Pandoran geographies, world building dynamics, and the titular way of water in 2022's biggest film.
by Jincy Iype Dec 27, 2022
Best of 2022: From Oscar-nominated production designers to trend forecasters, STIR recalls compelling conversations centred on the disciplines of architecture and design.
by Jerry Elengical Sep 03, 2022
In an interview with STIR, the Berlin-based curator sheds light on his book Anime Architecture and its accompanying exhibition AKIRA - The Architecture of Neo-Tokyo.
by Anmol Ahuja Apr 07, 2022
True to the Guillermo del Toro signature, the Oscar-nominated production designer talks about converting surreal dreams to nightmares in the eponymous classic tale of desire.
by Anmol Ahuja Mar 29, 2022
From desert worlds to rustic barns to carnival funhouses and abstract edifices, STIR brings you enticing conversations with four of this year’s Oscar nominated production designers.
by Jerry Elengical Mar 28, 2022
Featuring 90,000 Swarovski Crystals, the set at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles offered a message of inclusivity and community from a utopian future of 'elegance and electricity'.
by Anmol Ahuja Mar 26, 2022
The Oscar nominated production designer walks STIR through the monochromatic, square framed no-place in Joel Coen’s adaptation of the profound Shakespearean tragedy.
by Anmol Ahuja Mar 21, 2022
In conversation with STIR, the Oscar nominated production designer delves into the Netflix film’s production design and recreating a 1925 Montana ranch in rural New Zealand.
by Devanshi Shah Feb 23, 2022
In a conversation with director Pan Nalin and producer Dheer Momaya, STIR explores the story behind the making of Last Film Show.
by Devanshi Shah Feb 14, 2022
Canadian production designer Patrice Vermette, whose work for the 2021 film Dune has got an Oscar nomination, discusses with STIR the nuances of world building.
by Anmol Ahuja Jan 22, 2022
While the Italian artist-designer-filmmaker-animator barely begins to scratch the surface of his repertoire, Virgilio Villoresi coalesces his dreamy inspirations in a conversation with STIR.
by Anmol Ahuja Dec 29, 2021
From period dramas to fantasies to sci-fi epics, STIR rounds up the best of architecture and design in this year’s mainstream cinema offerings.
by Anmol Ahuja Oct 27, 2021
Designed as a “love letter to journalism”, the world of Wes Anderson’s latest film is an enunciation of the director’s penchant for all things symmetric, pastel, and picture-perfect.
by Devanshi Shah Oct 18, 2021
In an interiew with STIR, the Polish cinematographer expresses his inspiration and experience on the sets of the multi-award-winning screenplay of the Indian Marathi-language drama film.
by Devanshi Shah Oct 15, 2021
In an interview with Ok Computer directors Pooja Shetty and Neil Pagedar, STIR unravels the use of modern Indian architecture in the web series currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
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