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M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 2 3 | P E R S P E C T I V E 9 C. PDS (L-R) GRANT MAJOR, CHUCK PARKER, JACK FISK, RICK CARTER, DAVID WASCO, JEANNINE OPPEWALL AND SANDY WASCO ON THE UPPER DECK OF THE PEGASUS ENROUTE TO THE ISLAND. D. JEAN-VINCENT PUZOS (L) AND JACK FISK SHARE TALES OF BURNING DOWN SETS AND FINDING WHITE HORSES IN ORDER TO PLEASE CHALLENGING DIRECTORS DURING THE JOURNEY TO SPETSES. E. JAMES CHINLUND (L) AND K.K. BARRETT SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH COLLEAGUES AND STUDENTS AT ONE OF THE GATHERING'S MANY WORKSHOPS. for Production Designers from around the world to meet and share techniques, technologies and stories, strengthening bonds while decompressing from what is today a very stressful work environment. Signature panels and workshops addressed timely topics such as "Fostering Creativity," "What Makes a Great Art Department?" "Well-being at Work," "Building Worlds on Screen," "VFX Collaborations," "Research and Inspiration," "Sustainable Production Design" and "Production Designers United." Leading designers shared their experiences and moderated creative and informational workshops covering a wide array of topics, including virtual production, backdrop technologies, storytelling, film and TV production, commercials, PD education, emerging PDs, starting out, book clubs, sketching, PD advocacy and gallery talks. Most importantly, time was dedicated to community building through yoga and plein-air sketching opportunities, island hikes, Aegean swims, communal dining, and many exuberant social celebrations and interactions. C D E