SILO

Date:

2023

Season 2

In the gripping continuation of Apple TV+’s dystopian sci-fi series, Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) steps beyond the confines of the underground silo to uncover the truth about the world outside. As she faces the desolate remains of humanity, chaos brews within the silo she left behind — where power shifts, rebellion grows, and secrets threaten to unravel their fragile society. Tense, emotional, and visually stunning, Silo Season 2 deepens the mystery of survival, truth, and control.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER:

Nicole Northridge

SUPERVISING ART DIRECTOR:

Louisa Morris

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:

Pete Difrancesco

For Silo Season 2, our team at Cineco pushed set construction to new extremes, building vast, fully immersive environments that brought the world of the silo to life. We reconstructed major portions of the underground structure — from its winding stairwells and mechanical levels to the claustrophobic vault interiors of Silos 17 and 18. Every structure had to feel industrial, weight-bearing, and lived-in, as though thousands of people had inhabited it for generations. Our team engineered modular builds that allowed the camera to move fluidly through tight, confined spaces while maintaining a sense of realism and scale. Materials were carefully selected and finished to balance durability with cinematic texture — layered rust effects, reinforced concrete looks, and worn metalwork that grounded the dystopian atmosphere. Special attention went into the fabrication of the vault doors, which needed both mechanical credibility and dramatic weight for key moments. For the underwater sequences, we constructed a bespoke tank system, integrating lighting rigs and set pieces to ensure seamless visual continuity. The result is a world that feels unsettlingly real — a seamless blend of craftsmanship, engineering, and storytelling that reflects Cineco’s commitment to precision and creative collaboration at every level.
Working on Silo Season 2 was a true pleasure for our team at Cineco. The project pushed our craftsmanship and creativity to new heights, with large-scale builds that demanded precision, endurance, and teamwork. From the towering stairwells to the intricate mechanical levels, every detail was the result of close collaboration with the wider production team. It was an incredible experience bringing such an ambitious world to life alongside so many talented people — a project we’re proud to have helped build from the ground up.