Stefan Dechant started at ILM as an intern in the art department. His career trajectory is a wild one and takes him from ILM to a highly successful career working above the line as a Production Designer.

Stefan talks about working with Rick Carter and how networking and professional relationships have kept him gainfully empolyed on numerous film projects including; Jurassic Park, Forrest Gump, Waterworld, Jarhead, Avatar, Kong: Skull Island, Pacific Rim: Uprising, The Tragedy of MacBeth, & Pinocchio (to name just a few).

Talking with Stefan was a blast. His affable, humble personality and enthusiasm for his work comes through in this fun and informative conversation.

George Hull, Mark Moore, & Stefan Dechant (eyes closed) in the art department at ILM April 14, 1995. Apparently belts were a must have part of the uniform.