28 - Roger Christian - Set Decorator / Art Director - Star Wars, Alien

In this episode of the Filmumentaries podcast, I speak with Roger Christian, the set decorator for Star Wars and art director for Alien. We discuss Christian's early inspirations, his journey into the film industry, and the pivotal moments that led him to work on Star Wars. Christian shares insights into the creative process behind the film, the challenges faced on set, and the innovative solutions that emerged from a tight budget. He also reflects on the importance of collaboration within the art department and the legacy of the iconic props he helped create, including Luke's lightsaber. Christian also shares insights into his return to the Star Wars universe for The Phantom Menace and reflects on the future of the franchise, including his upcoming documentary and book. Black Angel (1980) - here. Cinema Alchemist Book - here. All my links This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you’d like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube: Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentaries All my links