Big Screen, Small Matte
How tiny matte details quietly shape massive cinematic moments, revealing the hidden artistry that makes big screen magic feel effortlessly seamless…
8th September 2026
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2026
Heart Of The Beast – Featurette – Bond
A sharp behind the scenes look at Heart Of The Beast exploring Bond’s creature work, production energy and the practical artistry driving its wild cinematic personality…
31st August 2026
Designs of Ep II: Supreme Office Space
A detailed look at the design of Palpatine’s Supreme Chancellor office in Attack of the Clones exploring how concept art and set construction shaped its imposing visual identity…
7th August 2026
Ellenshaw Goes All Out
A richly detailed Matte Shots feature exploring Ellenshaw’s breathtaking craftsmanship, revealing ingenious techniques, rare production insights, and the sheer artistry behind his most iconic cinematic illusions…
20th July 2026
Matte Art and the Feminine Touch
Exploring the subtle feminine influence behind classic matte artistry, where delicate brushwork and bold imagination merged to build the grand movie worlds audiences still adore today…
9th July 2026
From Comic Strip to Matte Painted Wonderland
A vibrant dive into Dick Tracy’s bold comic‑strip aesthetic, celebrating its dazzling matte artistry, stylised production design, and the pulpy escapist charm that makes the film such a visual treat…
1st July 2026
A Salute
A warm tribute to Fred Sersen’s pioneering effects work at 20th Century Fox, revisiting classics like The Rains Came through a photographic celebration of old‑school movie magic that still dazzles today…
27th June 2026
30 Seconds Over Tokyo
A thoughtful look at the craftsmanship behind 30 Seconds Over Tokyo, celebrating its wartime artistry, striking visuals, and the meticulous matte work that elevates its classic Hollywood legacy…
18th June 2026
Shakespeare in Space
A lighter Matte Shot detour that blends theatrical imagination with cosmic flair, offering a playful creative breather between larger projects while still celebrating cinematic artistry…
17th June 2026
Episode III: Rebuilding Classic Locations
Episode III’s team rebuilt classic Star Wars locations in Sydney blending continuity fresh design choices and inventive production work to update iconic environments for a new era…
9th April 2026
Poor Things – Gallery
A vivid gallery of images from Poor Things showcasing striking production design character moments and atmospheric visuals from Yorgos Lanthimos’ imaginative Victorian inspired fantasy…
28th January 2026
Layers upon Layers: Set Decorator Peter Walpole
Inside the Holocron examines Peter Walpole’s layered approach to Star Wars set decoration, revealing how subtle details and thoughtful design choices build immersive, believable galactic environments…
26th January 2026
In the Details: Peter Wyborn
Discover how Peter Wyborn and his team crafted the intricate props of Episode II, bringing authenticity, texture, and practical magic to the Star Wars universe…
26th January 2026
Tron: Ares – Behind The Magic
A deep dive into the digital world of Tron Ares exploring cutting edge effects bold production design and the evolving legacy of Disney’s iconic sci fi universe…
7th January 2026
The Art of Visual Storytelling
Explore how Ryan Church and Erik Tiemens shaped Attack of the Clones through concept art that defined the film’s lighting, colour, mood, and visual storytelling long before production began…
7th January 2026
Supreme Office Space
Explore how Palpatine’s Supreme Office in Attack of the Clones was designed to project power, elegance, and hidden menace through concept art, set construction, and its sweeping Coruscant view…
6th January 2026
