‘Its sheer madness is unparalleled’: inside the production design of I Love Boosters
(Image credit: Christopher Glass) Copy link Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Boots Riley's absurdist crime comedy I Love Boosters is far from conventional. From its stunning movie posters to its…
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(Image credit: Christopher Glass) Copy link Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Boots Riley's absurdist crime comedy I Love Boosters is far from conventional. From its stunning movie posters to its action-packed trailer, it's not a movie that comes quietly. Following a group of shoplifters as they face off against fashion mogul Christie Smith, the film soon spirals into a surreal science fiction body horror with some slicing social commentary for good measure.But such an eccentric story needs immersive production design to match – that's where Christopher Glass comes in. To understand the meticulous practical effects process behind I Love Boosters and more, I sat down with Christopher to uncover the intricate artistry of production design and the evolution of the industry. (Image credit: Christopher Glass) Christopher Glass Christopher Glass is an Art Director Guild (ADG) Award-winning and Gold Cannes Lion-winning Production Designer whose work spans feature films, television, and commercials. Known for creating visually ambitious, emotionally resonant worlds - he has collaborated with some of the most influential directors working in film and advertising today. How has your industry changed since you first started out?I think beyond the obvious technological changes that have happened in the last 25 years (iPhones, iPads, Motion Capture/LED Volumes, real-time rendering and now AI) the largest conditions that have changed in the industry are economic. The decentralization of film work from a Los Angeles hub to being scattered all over the world, chasing the latest tax rebate; the creation of IP-obsessed streaming platforms with tech companies swallowing traditional studios via ever larger mergers and acquisitions have created an environment where there is less work in general.
