Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
In this episode of IndieWire’s Filmmaker Toolkit, ‘Hacks’ Co-Creator, Director & Executive Producer Lucia Aniello breaks down the visual language behind Deborah and Ava’s evolving relationship across the series. Aniello explains how the show’s framing shifted from placing the characters opposite each other “like a western” to finally bringing them into the same frame as their bond deepens emotionally throughout the latest season.
From the final moments in Paris to Las Vegas, Aniello dives into the cinematic choices, blocking, and emotional storytelling that helped shape one of television’s most compelling relationships.
Hosted by Chris O’Falt.
#Hacks #LuciaAniello #FilmmakerToolkit #IndieWire #HBO #Max #DeborahVance #AvaDaniels #TVDirecting #BehindTheScenes #ComedySeries #JeanSmart #HannahEinbinder
In this episode of IndieWire’s Filmmaker Toolkit, ‘Hacks’ Co-Creator, Director & Executive Producer Lucia Aniello breaks down the visual language behind Deborah and Ava’s evolving relationship across the series. Aniello explains how the show’s framing shifted from placing the characters opposite each other “like a western” to finally bringing them into the same frame as their bond deepens emotionally throughout the latest season.
From the final moments in Paris to Las Vegas, Aniello dives into the cinematic choices, blocking, and emotional storytelling that helped shape one of television’s most compelling relationships.
Hosted by Chris O’Falt.
#Hacks #LuciaAniello #FilmmakerToolkit #IndieWire #HBO #Max #DeborahVance #AvaDaniels #TVDirecting #BehindTheScenes #ComedySeries #JeanSmart #HannahEinbinder
