This documentary introduces Wētā Workshop (and its design crew of sculptors and set-designers), renowned artists Alan Lee and John Howe who were brought on to join them in conceptual design, and costume designer Ngila Dickson. Topics covered include the design of Middle-earth cultures portrayed in the film, the making of props and settings for Hobbiton, Rivendell, the Orthanc interior, and Caras Galadhon, and the complexity of prosthetics.
Michael Pellerin
Director, Writer

Peter Jackson
Self

Richard Taylor
Self

John Howe
Self

Alan Lee
Self
Tania Rodger
Self

Daniel Falconer
Self

Christian Rivers
Self

Rick Porras
Self

Ngila Dickson
Self
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