Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast

012 - Wicked & Alien: Romulus


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This week, we discuss the work behind two films nominated for Oscars in Best Visual Effects. From the whimsical world of Wicked and the acidic atmosphere of Alien: Romulus—Pablo Helman, David Shirk, and Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser share their insights and learnings in crafting the visual effects behind these blockbuster hits.

Chapter Markers

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:02:45] Questions From the Mailbag

[00:10:36] Alien: Romulus

[00:23:29] Wicked

[00:51:47] The Martini

[01:02:00] Outro

Episode Links 
  • Nelson Sepulveda - IMDb
  • Pablo Helman - IMDb
  • David Shirk - IMDb
  • GET IN THE DOOR
  • Alien: Romulus (2024) - IMDb
  • Wicked (2024) - IMDb
  • The 97th Academy Awards | 2025
  • The Martini

    Todd The Straight Story (1999) - IMDb

    Jenny - Movies | DC Comics | DC

    Pablo - Pablo Helman Soundcloud McCartney's 4001 | TalkBass.com

    David - Liberty Puzzles

    Rob - The Classic Presets - Classic Film Presets 2021 for Lightroom



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