The Making of Sinners — What It Took to Make an Original Blockbuster
Sinners BTS — We take a look at Ryan Coogler's most celebrated movie yet, and how it got made.Subscribe to StudioBinder Academy ►► https://bit.ly/sb-ad
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to SINNERS
00:57 - The Story of Sinners
02:02 - Chapter 1: Creating The Twins
05:59 - Chapter 2: Cinematography & Approach
10:12 - Chapter 3: Building The Past
14:20 - Final Thoughts
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SINNERS MOVIE
There had been no doubt that Ryan Coogler was a filmmaker to watch, but after Sinners, he's solidified himself as a powerhouse director. Coogler's newest film is a rare breed these days: an original blockbuster with complex ideas and themes. So how did Coogler pull off what much of Hollywood thought was impossible? Let's dive in.
SINNERS TWIN BEHIND THE SCENES
A standout technical challenge was creating the illusion of twin brothers both played by Michael B. Jordan. This was accomplished through a combination of nuanced performances from Jordan and high-tech cinematic equipment. A good old fashioned body double was occasionally used as well. Taken together, the effect is seamless.
SINNERS CINEMATOGRAPHY
The cinematography, helmed by Coogler’s longtime collaborator Autumn Durald Arkapaw, has been a massive selling point for the film. Shot using both IMAX and Ultra Panavision 70, Sinners becomes the first film to blend these two formats. This duality isn’t just a gimmick: it serves the story. The visuals lean heavily into desaturated tones, evoking Depression-era photography and the muted palette of the Deep South. Stylized lighting is used to great effect, with much of the film lit through windows or firelight, heightening the film’s mythic mood.
SINNERS BREAKDOWN LOCATION
Grounding all of this is the film’s authentic 1932 Mississippi setting, recreated with a blend of practical builds and on-location shoots. Production designer Hannah Beachler constructed key sets, including a dilapidated sawmill-turned-juke joint and a crossroads general store, using historically accurate materials. The attention to period texture extended to the costume design as well. Ruth E. Carter assembled wardrobes that drew on 1930s Southern textiles died with era-specific pigments for realism.
All these elements come together to create an unforgettable movie. But remember: it all started with an original idea.
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“Smokestack Twins” - Ludwig Göransson
“She Said, We” - Ludwig Göransson
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“Magic What We Do” - Ludwig Göransson
“Mound Bayou” - Ludwig Göransson
“Bury That Guitar” - Ludwig Göransson
“Why You Here Before The Sun Went Down” - Ludwig Göransson
“Flames of Fortune” - Ludwig Göransson
“Clarksdale Love” - Ludwig Göransson
“Filídh, Fire Keepers and Griots” - Ludwig Göransson
“Free For A Day” - Ludwig Göransson
“Grand Closing” - Ludwig Göransson
“Hole Up Til Sunrise” - Ludwig Göransson
“I’ve Seen Enough Of This Place” - Ludwig Göransson
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