James Mangold and DP Phedon Papamichael tackle the racing world with the same unified vision while swerving away from stock solutions.

Kenny Ortega and production designer Mark Hofeling are in sync when it comes to serving young audiences.

Nicole Holofcener and editor Robert Frazen arrive at the beats and cadences of her character-driven dramas with a shared understanding of the director's intent.

When it comes to casting, director Barry Levinson and casting professional Ellen Chenoweth rely on a combination of expertise and instinct.

Director Francis Lawrence and DP Jo Willems have been creative partners since their pop video days.

Three decades of kinship have allowed director Kenneth Branagh and composer Patrick Doyle to work in cultivated harmony, dating back beyond Branagh's first feature, 1989's Henry V.

Director Todd Haynes and DP Ed Lachman liken their relationship to dance partners, in step to the same emotional rhythms.

Director Jeff Nichols and cinematographer Adam Stone eschew conspicuous camera movement for stately objectivity.

For The Beguiled, Director Sofia Coppola and Production Designer Anne Ross talk color schemes, mood boards and the value of actual locations.

Director Denis Villeneuve and composer Jóhann Jóhannsson discuss their modus operandi as they team up on their fourth film, Blade Runner 2049.

When the collaboration between directors and DPs is clicking, there is almost a non-verbal communication. We checked in with a few longstanding teams to see what makes them work.

Director David Fincher worked closely with his composer and sound designer to achieve the haunting score for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

The relationship between directors and production designers is one of the most crucial on a film. No wonder once the collaboration clicks, they often stick together. Several longtime teams explain how it works.