Anora is the dark horse of this award season, sweeping nominations and wins back and forth from critics and award entities alike. Deservedly so, for this anti-Cinderella tale that talks about crushing dreams, classism, and sex positivity is both enjoyable and thought-provoking. I had the pleasure of interviewing Stephen Phelps, Production Designer of Anora, to talk about his artistry, collaborations with the set decorator, making sure that actors’ costumes don’t blend in the set backgrounds, and how special a New York shoot is.
