Juliette Lewis on By Design, the Movie Where Her Soul Inhabits a Chair

Step into the surreal world of Amanda Kramer’s By Design with Juliette Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Samantha Mathis, and Robin Tunney, as they sit down at the IndieWire Studio at Sundance, presented by Dropbox, with IndieWire’s Christian Blauvelt. A woman’s obsession with an antique chair takes an unexpected turn when she becomes the chair itself—sparking a darkly funny, thought-provoking exploration of identity, desire, and social dynamics. The cast and director break down the film’s unique premise, its deeper themes, and what it was like to bring this genre-defying vision to life. By Design made its world premiere in the NEXT section at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and is currently seeking U.S. distribution. 🎬 Presented by Dropbox—helping 68% of Sundance feature films organize, collaborate, and secure their creative work. #Sundance2025 #IndieWireStudio #ByDesign #JulietteLewis #AmandaKramer #MamoudouAthie #SamanthaMathis #RobinTunney #Dropbox