What do David Lynch, Terrance Malick and Paul Thomas Anderson have in common (besides being acclaimed film directors, of course)? They have utilized the expertise in production design or art direction of Illinoisan Jack Fisk.

In addition to having a rock solid careers in art direction and production design for other directors, Fisk has also directed feature films himself. While working on Terrance Malick’s film Badlands in 1973, he met his future wife, actress Sissy Spacek. The couple has two daughters, both of whom have followed in the family business.

Learn more:
NY Times article on Jack Fisk
Jack Fisk's impressive filmography