Robert Wise Interview: Hollywood Production Designer, Set Secrets & Filmmaking | David A.R. White Podcast

Lights, camera, vision!

Talented production designer Robert Wise joins his friend David A.R. White (God’s Not Dead, Pure Flix) for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes episode of The White House Pod – Dare to Dream!

Robert pulls back the curtain on:

His journey as a production designer and creating unforgettable movie worlds

The art and craft of building sets that bring stories to life

Working on major film and television productions

Collaborating with directors, actors, and crews to make magic on screen

The challenges and creative joys of production design in Hollywood

How faith influences his work, vision, and approach to storytelling

If you love learning how movies are made, enjoy Hollywood insider stories, or want inspiration from a creative who builds entire worlds — this episode is packed with insight and encouragement!

Timestamps:

00:00 – Robert’s creative welcome & instant connection

02:20 – Early career and breaking into production design

08:40 – Behind-the-scenes set creation stories14:10 – Working on major productions

20:30 – Faith, creativity & vision in filmmaking

27:15 – Challenges and triumphs in Hollywood

34:50 – Advice for aspiring creatives

41:20 – What Robert is working on in 2026

47:00 – Rapid-fire: Favorite project, best advice, dare to dream

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