François Audouy
François Audouy | |
|---|---|
 Audouy speaking at the 2019 Camp conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada | |
| Born | June 17, 1974 |
| Occupation | Production Designer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse |
Véronique Audouy
(m. 1998) |
| Children | 2, Charlotte and Chloé |
| Website | www |
François Audouy (French: [odwi]; born June 17, 1974) is a French-American production designer known for his work in feature films, television, and music videos. He is a frequent collaborator with director James Mangold, having designed Logan (2017), Ford v Ferrari (2019), and A Complete Unknown (2024), among others. Audouy has received five Art Directors Guild awards and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work in production design.
Early life
Audouy was born in Toulouse, France and raised in the United States. He developed an early interest in film design and visual storytelling, later pursuing a career in production design.[1]
Career
Audouy began his career in the art department of major motion pictures as a graphic designer and concept artist. He gained industry recognition as an art director before transitioning to production design.[2] His work is noted for its historical accuracy, immersive environments,[3] and innovative approach to set construction.[4] In addition to his work in film, Audouy has designed commercials and music videos.
His first television series, The Residence, is set in an alternate historical timeline and features a fictional President of the United States.[5] The production design of the series was noted for the "dollhouse shots" and scope of reconstruction of the White House executive mansion, and earned Audouy his first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More).[6] In 2025, Audouy was announced as the production designer for the third season of American psychological drama television series Euphoria, written and directed by Sam Levinson.[7] The season marked his second television project. Audouy designed the season's expanded visual world, which moved beyond the show's suburban high school setting to locations including the Mexico–United States border, drawing influences from the American Western and classic Hollywood filmmaking.[8] He was nominated for a second Primetime Emmy Award for his work on the series' final season.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Spider-Man | Assistant art director | Sam Raimi |
| Men in Black II | Barry Sonnenfeld | ||
| 2003 | The Cat in the Hat | Bo Welch | |
| 2004 | The Terminal | Supervising graphic designer | Steven Spielberg |
| 2005 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Art director | Tim Burton |
| 2007 | Transformers | Michael Bay | |
| Lions for Lambs | Supervising art director | Robert Redford | |
| 2009 | Watchmen | Zack Snyder | |
| 2011 | Green Lantern | Martin Campbell | |
| 2012 | Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter | Production designer | Timur Bekmambetov |
| 2013 | The Wolverine | James Mangold | |
| 2014 | Dracula Untold | Gary Shore | |
| 2017 | Logan | James Mangold | |
| 2019 | Ford v Ferrari | James Mangold | |
| 2021 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife | Jason Reitman | |
| 2023 | Air | Ben Affleck | |
| 2024 | A Complete Unknown | James Mangold | |
| TBA | Tyrant | David Weil |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Residence | Production designer | Liza Johnson, Jaffar Mahmood |
| 2026 | Euphoria | Sam Levinson |
Accolades
| Year | Work | Episode submission | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Residence | "The Fall of the House of Usher" | Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More) | Nominated | [10] |
| 2026 | Euphoria | "This Little Piggy" | Pending | [11] |
| Year | Work | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Excellence in Production Design for a Period or Fantasy Film | Nominated | [12] |
| 2018 | Logan | Excellence in Production Design for a Feature Film | Won | [13] |
| 2020 | Ford v Ferrari | Nominated | [14] | |
| 2021 | "Falling" by Harry Styles | Excellence in Production Design for a Music Video | Won | [15] |
| "My Oh My" by Camila Cabello | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | "Shivers" by Ed Sheeran | Nominated | [16] | |
| "All I Know So Far" by Pink | Nominated | |||
| "My Universe" by Coldplay and BTS | Nominated | |||
| Ghostbusters: Afterlife | Excellence in Production Design for a Fantasy Film | Nominated | ||
| "Happier Than Ever" by Billie Eilish (Apple Music) | Excellence in Production Design for a Commercial | Won | ||
| Made to Change (Neom) | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Did Somebody Say (Just Eat) | Nominated | [17] | |
| Seltzer: Land of Loud Flavors (Bud Lite) | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Scary Fast (MacBook Pro) | Won | [18] | |
| 2025 | Plates (Apple Pay) | Won | [19] | |
| A Complete Unknown | Excellence in Production Design for a Feature Film | Nominated |
| Year | Work | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ford v Ferrari | Best Art Direction and Production Design | Nominated | [20] |
| Year | Work | Set Decoration | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A Complete Unknown | Regina Graves | Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a Period Feature Film | Won | [21] |
| Best Picture | Won | ||||
| 2026 | Euphoria | Anthony Carlino | Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a One Hour Contemporary Series | Nominated | [22] |
References
- ↑ "Francois Audouy | World Building Institute". worldbuilding.institute. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ↑ "Aside From the Vampires, Lincoln Film Seeks Accuracy | New York Times".
- ↑ "'A Complete Unknown': Recreating Greenwich Village in the Early '60s - Including Bob Dylan's Apartment | IndieWire".
- ↑ "Inside the Mysteries of The Residence | Tudum by Netflix".
- ↑ Romero, Ariana (2025-03-20). "Inside the Mysteries of The Residence". Tudum By Netflix. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ↑ Corliss, Kate (2025-04-09). "How Accurately Does "The Residence" Portray Life at the White House? - Washingtonian". Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ↑ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/euphoria-season-3-new-cast-members-1236136850/
- ↑ Hemphill, Jim. "'Euphoria' Built a Giant Leg in the Desert for Season 3's Silver Slipper Strip Club". IndieWire.
- ↑ "Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour Or More) 2026 - Nominees & Winners Emmy Awards". Television Academy. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
- ↑ "The Residence | Emmy Awards and Nominations". Television Academy. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
- ↑ "Euphoria | Emmy Awards and Nominations". Television Academy. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
- ↑ "'Walk the Line,' 'Geisha' win ADG Awards". TribLIVE. United Press International. February 12, 2006. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ↑ McNary, Dave. "'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' 'Dunkirk,' 'Lady Bird' Nab Art Directors Guild Nominations". Variety. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ↑ Giardina, Carolyn. "'Parasite,' 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Win Art Directors Guild Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ↑ Giardina, Carolyn (2021-04-11). "'Mank,' 'Tenet,' 'Da 5 Bloods' Win Art Directors Guild Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
- ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (January 24, 2022). "Art Directors Guild 2022 Nominations Headed by 'Nightmare Alley,' 'Cruella,' 'No Time to Die,' 'In the Heights'". Variety. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (February 18, 2023). "Art Directors Guild Awards: 'Everything Everywhere', 'Babylon', 'Glass Onion' Take Top Film Prizes — Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- ↑ Pedersen, Erik (February 10, 2024). "Art Directors Guild Awards: 'Poor Things', 'Oppenheimer' & 'Saltburn' Take Top Film Prizes – Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 11, 2024. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (January 9, 2025). "Art Directors Guild Awards Nominations Include 'Wicked', 'Dune: Part Two', 'Emilia Pérez'". Deadline. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ↑ Johnson, Quendrith (December 19, 2019). "'Ford v Ferrari' Roars to Win at Satellite Awards, HBO's 'Chernobyl' Wins Big Too". International Press Academy. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ↑ Helzer, Chase (13 January 2025). "SDSA Awards for Film 2024: WINNERS ANNOUNCED". setdecorators.org.
- ↑ Pederson, Erik (5 June 2026). "S SDSA TV Awards Nominations: 'Euphoria,' 'Stranger Things,' 'Pluribus,' 'Bridgerton,' 'Outlander,' 'SNL' & More". setdecorators.org.