Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How do you visually capture yearning, first love, and the emotions that live in the subtext? Girls Like Girls production designer Lindsey Moran and cinematographer Sonja Tsypin break down the visual language behind the 2026 film and how every location, color palette, and camera choice helped tell the story.
From Kohli's evolving attic bedroom to Sonya's carefully curated childhood space, Moran explains how the production design reflects each character's emotional journey and family history. Tsypin also discusses using shallow depth of field, operating the camera during intimate scenes, and adapting in the moment to preserve the performances rather than forcing preconceived visual ideas.
The conversation also explores the film's inspirations, subtle nods to the original "Girls Like Girls" music video, collaborating with director Hayley Kiyoko, building the film's distinct color palette, and the logistical challenges of bringing these deeply personal spaces to life.
Chapters:
0:00 Bringing first love to the screen
0:47 Filming yearning and emotional subtext
1:23 Designing Kohli and Sonia's bedrooms
3:45 Visual inspirations and color palettes
5:13 Collaborating with Hayley Kiyoko
6:40 Easter eggs from the original music video
8:03 Building the film's most important locations
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How do you visually capture yearning, first love, and the emotions that live in the subtext? Girls Like Girls production designer Lindsey Moran and cinematographer Sonja Tsypin break down the visual language behind the 2026 film and how every location, color palette, and camera choice helped tell the story.
From Kohli's evolving attic bedroom to Sonya's carefully curated childhood space, Moran explains how the production design reflects each character's emotional journey and family history. Tsypin also discusses using shallow depth of field, operating the camera during intimate scenes, and adapting in the moment to preserve the performances rather than forcing preconceived visual ideas.
The conversation also explores the film's inspirations, subtle nods to the original "Girls Like Girls" music video, collaborating with director Hayley Kiyoko, building the film's distinct color palette, and the logistical challenges of bringing these deeply personal spaces to life.
Chapters:
0:00 Bringing first love to the screen
0:47 Filming yearning and emotional subtext
1:23 Designing Kohli and Sonia's bedrooms
3:45 Visual inspirations and color palettes
5:13 Collaborating with Hayley Kiyoko
6:40 Easter eggs from the original music video
8:03 Building the film's most important locations
Our Social Media:
facebook.com/collider
x.com/Collider
Our Website
collider.com
Video By Ewgeniya Lyras & Dano GS
For copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com
#girlslikegirls #hayleykiyoko #collider
