Welcome to Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast, where we focus on the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling. Co-hosted by Rob Bredow & Todd Vaziri, and produced by Jenny Ely, join us as we chat with top filmmakers, artists and innovators about their craft, careers, and the collaborative process of bringing stories to life.
Filmmakers Shannon Tindle and John Knoll explore the debated use of lens flares in film and animation, sharing favorite examples and discussing correct and incorrect techniques in this interview episode.
20 May 2025
019 - Severance
Production designer Jeremy Hindle and VFX supervisor Eric Leven join us to discuss their work on Severance season two. We discuss merging practical designs with the often invisible digital effects to create the atmosphere and environments of the Lumon world.
Chapter Markers
[00:00:11] Intro
[00:01:55] Rejection Letters
[00:06:52] Severance
[00:52:52] The Martini
[01:00:43] Outro
Episode Links
Jeremy Hindle - IMDb
Eric Leven - IMDb
Severance (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb
The Martini
Todd - Detroiters (TV Series 2017–2018) - IMDbThe Studio (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb
Jenny - Andor (TV Series 2022–2025) - IMDb
Eric - Swax Training Baseball
Rob - The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott
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Rob Bredow.com or on Instagram
Todd Vaziri
Jenny Ely on Instagram
Email us at lighterdarker@ilm.com
Transcript
https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/019-severance/
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6 May 2025
018 - ABBA Voyage
ILM creative director Ben Morris and producer Svana Gisla join us to discuss ABBA Voyage. We talk through details about the technology, collaboration with the band, and the legacy of this one-of-a-kind musical experience.
Chapter Markers
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:31] Origin Stories
[00:08:57] ABBA Voyage
[00:51:40] The Martini
[00:58:39] Outro
Episode Links
ABBA Voyage (Music Video 2022) - IMDb
Svana Gisla - IMDb
Ben Morris - IMDb
The Martini
Todd - MacBook Air 13-inch and MacBook Air 15-inch - Apple
Ben - Severance (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb
Jenny - Paul Tremblay
Rob - Game Changer - Dropout
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ilm.com | YouTube | Instagram | Threads | X | Facebook | LinkedIn
Rob Bredow.com or on Instagram
Todd Vaziri
Jenny Ely on Instagram
Email us at lighterdarker@ilm.com
Transcript
https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/ep-18-abba-voyage/
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Reach and audience
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YouTube views
57,022,457
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
52 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
36 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 85 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
80
Social presence
94
YouTube
93
Engagement
85
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