The Artisans Who Played Key Roles in Making Sure ‘The Odyssey’ Sailed Smoothly
Costume designer Ellen Mirojnick, production designer Ruth De Jong and editor Jennifer Lame helped shape Christopher Nolan’s large-scale adaptation of “The Odyssey”. They will receive the Variety Creative Collaborators Award at the Middleburg Film Festival on 16 October, recognising the craft behind a film notable for its scale and production methods.
The film was shot entirely on Imax 70mm over 91 days, using two million feet of film. De Jong coordinated design work across six countries, including a Troy set covering more than 2.5 acres and locations in Italy and Morocco; Mirojnick developed costumes from the story’s mythology. Lame combined practical effects, puppetry and performances in scenes including Circe’s transformation and the Cyclops encounter.
- Three key artisans behind Nolan’s “The Odyssey” will be honoured.
- The film was shot on two million feet of Imax 70mm film.
- Design and editing brought its large sets and effects to life.