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In this episode of The Forge and Foundry Podcast, Tony and Kerry sit down with legendary model maker and visual effects artist Fon Davis, whose craftsmanship has helped shape some of the most iconic worlds in film history — from Star Wars and The Matrix to Interstellar and The Nightmare Before Christmas. As the founder of Fonco Studios and a veteran of Industrial Light & Magic, Fon shares how his lifelong passion for building by hand continues to inspire a new generation of makers. We explore the artistry behind practical effects, the marriage of creativity and engineering, and what it means to bring imagination to life — one miniature at a time.
By Kerry StagmerIn this episode of The Forge and Foundry Podcast, Tony and Kerry sit down with legendary model maker and visual effects artist Fon Davis, whose craftsmanship has helped shape some of the most iconic worlds in film history — from Star Wars and The Matrix to Interstellar and The Nightmare Before Christmas. As the founder of Fonco Studios and a veteran of Industrial Light & Magic, Fon shares how his lifelong passion for building by hand continues to inspire a new generation of makers. We explore the artistry behind practical effects, the marriage of creativity and engineering, and what it means to bring imagination to life — one miniature at a time.