Lori Korngiebel

Lori Korngiebel, yeah, that name might not ring a bell for your average moviegoer, but she’s one of those behind-the-scenes powerhouses who’ve left fingerprints all over some seriously big films. Take “Howard” from 2018—this isn’t your run-of-the-mill documentary. It's a heartfelt tribute to Howard Ashman, the genius lyricist behind some of Disney’s most iconic tunes. Korngiebel helped bring that story to life, and honestly, if you’re a fan of Disney or musicals in general, that doc will hit you right in the feels. Flip over to “Maleficent” (2014)—remember that wild, gothic, Angelina Jolie cheekbone extravaganza? Lori was in the mix there, too. That movie tossed out the old Sleeping Beauty script and rewrote Maleficent as less of a straight-up villain and more of a misunderstood anti-hero. It’s full of dark magic, elaborate costumes, and a vibe that’s equal parts fairy tale and fever dream. Korngiebel’s work made sure all those weird, enchanting details landed just right. And then there’s “John Carter” (2012), which, okay, didn’t exactly blow up the box office, but it’s got this cult sci-fi energy that some fans swear by. The movie jumps to Mars (well, Barsoom, if you wanna be technical) and throws you into a bonkers adventure with aliens, lost princes, and insane action scenes. Korngiebel was part of wrangling all that chaos into something watchable. Seriously, she’s like the secret sauce that makes these big productions actually work.