Cristina Basgan | Creative Pathways™

Voices from the Field: An Interview with Nicole Oguchi

by Cristina Basgan | Sep 4, 2025 | Q+A

With more than 300 roles on a film set in addition to VFX, animation, post-production, and film-adjacent careers, there are countless ways to build a career in the motion picture industry. The Voices from the Field series highlights professionals across departments to...

Essential Skills Needed to Succeed in Film

by Cristina Basgan | Aug 25, 2025 | Information

Working in film is more than lights, camera, action. It’s about collaboration, precision, and adaptability. Whether you’re dreaming of composing shots, scouting the perfect location, or designing VFX worlds, every role on a film set shares a common foundation: the...

Lessons in Production: A Q&A with Setwork Alumni Piedad Aristizabal

by Cristina Basgan | Aug 18, 2025 | Q+A

Breaking into film and television takes more than just talent, it also requires initiative, resilience, and a strong sense of direction. For emerging filmmaker Piedad Aristizabal, that journey started in Colombia, where a love for storytelling set the stage for a...

From Script to Setting: The Locations Department

by Cristina Basgan | Aug 14, 2025 | Information

When it comes to bringing a film to life, the right setting isn’t just background — it’s part of the story. Every sweeping cityscape, secluded forest, and bustling street scene on screen exists thanks to the Locations Department. This team is essential not only for...

Voices from the Field: An Interview with Nicole Oguchi

Essential Skills Needed to Succeed in Film

Lessons in Production: A Q&A with Setwork Alumni Piedad Aristizabal

From Script to Setting: The Locations Department

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