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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2021 · 1H 13M

19 - Joe Alves - Legendary Production Designer on Jaws and Close Encounters

from The Filmumentaries Podcast · host Jamie Benning

In this episode of the Filmumentary podcast, I interview Joe Alves, the legendary production designer known for his work on iconic films like Jaws and Close Encounters. Joe shares his journey from a young artist to a prominent figure in the film industry, detailing his experiences in animation, live-action filmmaking, and the challenges faced during the production of Jaws. The conversation delves into the intricacies of set design, character development, and the innovative techniques used to bring the shark to life on screen. Joe has a book called “Joe Alves, Production Designer” it’s written by Dennis L Prince with a foreword by effects artist Greg Nicotero.You can buy it at Joe's site - hereJaws - A Filmumentary - https://vimeo.com/68400837All my linksThis podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you’d like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links

In this episode of the Filmumentary podcast, I interview Joe Alves, the legendary production designer known for his work on iconic films like Jaws and Close Encounters. Joe shares his journey from a young artist to a prominent figure in the film industry, detailing his experiences in animation, live-action filmmaking, and the challenges faced during the production of Jaws. The conversation delves into the intricacies of set design, character development, and the innovative techniques used to bring the shark to life on screen. Joe has a book called “Joe Alves, Production Designer” it’s written by Dennis L Prince with a foreword by effects artist Greg Nicotero.You can buy it at Joe's site - hereJaws - A Filmumentary - https://vimeo.com/68400837All my linksThis podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you’d like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links

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