Production Design Work

Monday 17 February 2020


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Man Up! Student Film, 2019

For this project I was in charge of the onscreen look. I collaborated with the two directors and came up with design sketches for them to choose. From there I created a model of the set so the directors and other HOD's could get a more accurate feel of size, colour and proportion. Of course, adjustments were made from these meetings. Once we had a working model I began construction in at Avalon studios. 

Key features of the set include a working red front-door, life-size exterior tree, 360 degree set for reverse shots looking into the world of the 'studio', and puppet axolotl tank, as well as full costuming for all cast. NB. the script describes the show characters as pieces of foam, but I wanted to have them played by actors for a more surreal and visual approach.

We also filmed a scene where a child is watching the programme on TV. I brought in objects such as the colourful musical instruments and costume to integrate the two environments.

As well as designing, I was responsible for 4 assistants, budget, spending and petty cash, liaising with the manager at Avalon, over-seeing 2 additional assistants during construction, on-set dressing, and being on hand during the shoot for retakes and ongoing troubleshooting.


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