Christopher Nichols has spent over three decades blending art, technology, and storytelling in the world of movies. His work can be seen in films like Tron: Legacy and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. As host of the CG Garage podcast, he chats with artists, filmmakers, and tech wizards about everything from cutting-edge tools to old-school Hollywood magic, always with a curiosity for where the next great story will come from.
Daniel Thron
Chris Nichols
Daniel Thron is an award-winning director, writer, and VFX artist who has worked in games, streaming, and film for over twenty years. He is known for his long-form dramatic advertising work for Fox’s ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ and Chaos’s VRAY series, and was part of the original creative team behind the classic ‘Thief’ trilogy of games. His VFX credits include David Fincher's ‘Zodiac,’ and Denis Villeneuve's ‘Dune 2.’
Since 2014, CG Garage has brought lively, informal conversations with Oscar-winning legends, visionary artists, and the innovators driving the industry's biggest technological leaps. From in-depth interviews to spirited roundtable discussions, hosts Chris Nichols and Daniel Thron explore the art, craft, and future of filmmaking. With Hollywood in the middle of a major revolution, we talk to the filmmakers who are making that transformation possible — covering everything from behind-the-scenes stories on iconic movies to the cutting-edge tools reshaping the industry.
