Alien 1979: Interview with Art Director Roger Christian

Get ready for a thrilling deep dive into one of the most iconic films in sci-fi history—Alien (1979)! I’m beyond excited to introduce a special guest who played a key role in bringing that haunting, otherworldly atmosphere to life. Joining us is none other than Roger Christian, the legendary art director behind the eerie, industrial aesthetic of the Nostromo and the chillingly memorable visuals that helped define the look and feel of Alien.

Roger's groundbreaking work in set design and art direction not only won him an Academy Award (for Star Wars) but also redefined science fiction as we know it. We’ll be exploring everything from the creative challenges behind the scenes to the artistry that made Alien a timeless masterpiece. Plus, stick around for a few surprises along the way!

Roger Christian is an English set decorator, production designer and feature film director. He won an Academy award for his work on the original Star Wars and was Oscar-nominated for his work on Alien. Dollar Bottom his 2nd short film won an Academy Award for Best Dramatic Short Film. Christian directed the second unit on both Return of the Jedi and Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace.

Feature credits include The Sender, Nostradamus, Final Cut, Underworld, Masterminds and Joseph and Mary.

Directing award winning actors John Travolta, Patrick Stewart, Forest Whitaker, Sam Elliot, Rutger Hauer, Tcheky Karyo, F. Murray Abraham, Julia Ormond, Denis Leary, Joe Montagna, Brenda Fricker and many more Christian has a wide experience in all aspects of filmmaking.

Director of many global TV ad campaigns and music videos including Duran Duran’s Arcadia Election Day and documentaries like the Star Wars 30th exhibition at County Hall. London. UK: Theatre productions include Conversations with Leonard Cohen.

Christian has given motivational lectures on film and life to students globally from China to Malaysia, UK and US at colleges, schools, and the growing number of Fan Expos. The constant stream of requests for advise on all aspects of filmmaking in podcasts and interviews are the basis for his forth coming one on one mentorship series. Inspiring all ages of students of film with his experience have motivated several successful careers in this fascinating industry. His book Cinema Alchemist: has inspired colleges in the US to change the structure of their film course.

Christians next book is titled WE CAN ALL BE HEROES, linking his experience in film and spiritual life to the incredible journey of Luke Skywalker going deep into mythology and legend. Written as a guide to everyone to find what the great mythologist Joseph Campbell calls the bliss inside us all and the reason Star Wars has connected globally like no other movie before or since.

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Thanks again for creating a chance to meet and connect with amazing creators and personalities.

[amancalledkev]

Roger, like all the other guys of his time got lucky…. REALLY lucky to have been around and involved at a key point in time when the world of film and video changed forever. Today’s generation will NEVER know the impact of what happened when Star Wars hit the cinemas - it was revolutionary in practically EVERY aspect. An event like that will NEVER happen again. It’s all been done now. All you are left with are wannabes and copycats.

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Alien: Romaine lettuce may not have been the best entry but at least it’s renewed interest in the franchise’s older ones.





(The better ones imho)