Every industry has its season—weddings, pro sports, seasonal pursuits—and this right now is Hollywood season. With the Oscars on Sunday night, we’ve heard plenty about the most notable performances and the big-name films. But what about the names you don’t always hear? What about the people whose names aren’t on a ballot but who play just a big a role? We’re talking about the managers, the producers, the set designers who turn a creative idea into an award-winning project. Here, we rounded up five behind-the-scenesters worth knowing.
