Genevieve Hofmeyr

Building authentic-looking boats for pirates, cannibals, and castaways is one thing--getting them to the set is another.

A treehouse to match the legend.

Crusoe's authentic look is all in the details.

Bringing a fantasy to life

Behind Crusoe's MacGyver-like gadgetry.

The secrets of Crusoe's ingenious

An eighteenth-century catapult comes to life

Turning a legendary tree house into reality takes ingenuity, planning, and 50 strong men.

Crusoe's cast and crew travel to the ends of the earth to give the series its larger than life scope.

It takes imagination to make modern-day marvels for the 18th century.

Putting palm trees where you want them isn't exactly easy.

Fights, falls, and sword duels take timing, choreography, and a director's eye for action.