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1 0 P E R S P E C T I V E | N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3 C O N T R I B U T O R S R U T H D E J O N G received a BFA from Texas Christian University where she majored in painting and minored in photography. Before pursuing a master's in painting, she had a course-altering conversation with Jack Fisk, whose daughter, Schuyler Fisk, is a dear friend. De Jong joined Jack as an assistant on There Will Be Blood and continued to work with him as an Art Director over the next 10 years on a slew of films for directors Paul Thomas Anderson and Terrence Malick. In 2016, she made her Production Design debut with the Oscar-winning film Manchester by the Sea and has since created many memorable worlds—from the revival of the eerie town of Twin Peaks for the 2017 reboot for which De Jong was nominated for an Emmy; to the stunning, scenic Dutton family ranch for Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone in 2018; to the surreal and unsettling underbellies of Jordan Peele's Us and Nope (2019 and 2022 respectively, both of which received Art Directors Guild and Black Reel nominations for Outstanding Production Design). Her most recent film, Oppenheimer (2023, Christopher Nolan), transported viewers to the Manhattan Project's top-secret Los Alamos town and gave a front-row seat to the birth of the atomic bomb. De Jong's talents blur lines over into residential and commercial interiors; in between films, she's designed spaces and furnishings for select homes, bespoke shops and restaurants. De Jong and her master woodworker brother, Peter De Jong, also founded De JONG & Co. in 2014, creating handmade furniture and home goods. De Jong resides in Montana, with her husband, producer Charlie Skinner; their daughter; and an English Shepherd. D A N I E L H Y U N L I M is an artist who has successfully bridged the worlds of art and entertainment. His prolific career demonstrates his incredible versatility as a concept artist and storyboard artist. Daniel earned high honors in BFA Illustration from the Art Center College of Design in 2003 and a master's in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in 2006. This period shaped his artistic trajectory, redirecting his interest from editorial illustration to the more collaborative entertainment industry. A pivotal moment in Daniel's career was his collaboration with cinematic icon Robert Zemeckis on storyboards for the film adaptation of Pinocchio. This opportunity not only deepened his love for visual storytelling but cemented his commitment to storyboard artistry. Daniel believes in prioritizing family and a balanced lifestyle. Outside the artistic realm, Daniel has a competitive streak as a master-ranked player in Pokemon Unite, demonstrating his diverse skills and lighthearted nature. Today, Daniel continues to create compelling visuals, contributing his unique talents to his projects and inspiring all who experience his work. A R T H U R M A X is an Academy Award- nominated Production Designer for his work on Gladiator, American Gangster and The Martian. In addition to his Oscar nominations, Max has won several other honors, including the BAFTA, the National Board of Review prize, the Broadcast Film Critics honor, and two Art Directors Guild Awards—one for Gladiator and one for The Martian. He was previously nominated for Black Hawk Down, Robin Hood, American Gangster, Prometheus and Panic Room. His first Production Design job was Fincher's 1995 thriller, Seven. The native New Yorker began his career as a stage lighting designer in the music industry following graduation from NYU in the late 1960s. Those assignments included work at Bill Graham's famous music venue The Fillmore East and the historic Woodstock Festival of 1969. During the following decade, he designed concert lighting and festival stages for many rock and jazz artists. He was Pink Floyd's lighting designer during the band's tours in the US and around the world in the early 1970s. After studying architecture in England, Max completed several architectural design projects in London including an award-winning lighting design for the stage of St. John's Concert Hall, a former 18th century church in the centre of Smith Square, Westminster, London. Recently, he worked on The Last Vermeer and The Last Duel, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Arthur also recently wrapped on House of Gucci and can currently be found on Napoleon, his 15th project with director Ridley Scott.