In this issue: November GMM coverage, members in the news, and
Edward McLoughlin in the Set Decorator Spotlight
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Awards
Congratulations to Set Decorator Rebecca Cohen SDSA and
Production Designer Karen Murphy for
Best Production Design at the AACTA Awards
for THE TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG
New Zealand Television Awards
Congratulations to Set Decorator Daniel Birt SDSA and
Production Designer Felicity Abbott for
Best Production Design at the NZTV Awards
for THE LUMINAIRIES
General Membership Meeting November 12 , 2020
Even during a pandemic Warner Bros. Studios came though and hosted the November GMM. Broadcasting live on Zoom from the Property Department, this was the first ever live-feed virtual meeting for the SDSA.
Viewers were welcomed by the masked dynamic duo of prop house Director Robert Greenfield and SDSA Executive Director Gene Cane.
Gene started off the meeting by introducing viewers to Nancy Niksic SDSA, the in-house Shopper and Decorator for all productions shopping within Warner Bros. Property Dept, with a fun get-to-know-you interview.
Next up, Robert gave some history and led Gene and, virtually, all of us on a personal tour of the prop house, injecting fascinating facts and anecdotes along the way. This included highlighting a famous pair of chandeliers that, as he said, "You have to have won 4 Academy Awards to rent these chandeliers!"
Business Member JoAnn Vara (Bridge Props) who was producing the live event was also pulled in front of the camera for a few words. JoAnn is now handling Business Member ad sales. She's getting to everyone, no small task, but you can always reach out to her to learn how to advertise with the SDSA!
Rosemary Brandenburg talked about the newly launched SDSA website revamp, letting members know about all of the work that had gone into the makeover and inviting everyone to log on and take a look.
If you haven't yet done so, be sure to check it out! SDSA Website
In a very poignant moment, Gene presented Amy Hilker with flowers and heartfelt thanks from all of us for her continued and immense support during her tenure as Manger, Business Development at Warner Bros. Entertainment. Amy, we love you and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Wrapping up the meeting, SDSA Board President Laura Richarz announced and introduced new members.
Thank you to Robert and Amy for a fun and special meeting. We look forward to the day we can all come back to the prop house and get together in person, and see your beautiful faces!
Additional thanks to Chase Helzer and Alexandra Olson for their production services and to Sandy Rose Floral for the beautiful flowers.
Best Production Design Oscar Predictions (November) Filmotomy Article
Inside the Homes From HBO's "The Undoing"
House Beautiful Article
Set Decorator Keri Lederman SDSA
The Flight Attendant Is
an Addictive Thriller With a
Flair for Interiors AD Article
Set Decorator Jessica Petruccelli SDSA
'Mank" Is a Rich Immersion Into Hollywood's Black-and-White Glory Days AD Article Set Decorator Jan Pascale SDSA
You Can Rent the Beach House From "The Undoing" on Airbnb
AFAR Article
Set Decorator Keri Lederman SDSA
'The Undoing' Has Drama, Suspense, and Plenty of New York Real Estate Porn AD Article Set Decorator Keri Lederman SDSA
Inside Nicole Kidman's Brownstone
from "The Undoing" Dirt Article
Set Decorator Keri Lederman SDSA
Set Decorator Spotlight Newel Props Article Set Decorator Andrew Baseman SDSA
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In the early 1990’s, Communism in Eastern Europe had fallen and Bob Rosenzweig, founder of Aamsco Lighting, visited the Czech Republic. Here, he discovered the commemorative postage stamp for Ferrowatt Lamps. The stamp showed a building that still stood (it was used as a Socialist book warehouse throughout the Communist period). Since then and with great success, Aamsco Lighting has been working to re-establish the Ferrowatt brand, reproducing light bulbs and vintage light fixtures.
Ferrowatt’s historic lamps are just the right finishing touch of authenticity to Victorian and Art Nouveau fixtures. Ideal for film sets that include museums, historical projects, traditional hotels and period pieces,
Aamsco vintage light bulbs can be seen in CIDER HOUSE RULES, THE GREEN MILE and THE ILLUSIONIST.
I would like to be able to cure COVID-19. It’s a horrid challenging time we are all living through.
What do you consider your greatest achievement? I don’t know what my greatest achievement is, I hope I never know. I like to be thought of as someone who passes the ball (Ted Lasso reference there).
Which word or phrase do you use the most? "Hi there, mate." or "That’s a brilliant idea, let's do it!"
What do you look for on the Craft Services table? Coffee and chocolate
Please name a benefit of being an SDSA member.
I like being able to support our craft and the people in it. SDSA provides a great forum to do that. A big round of applause to everyone involved in keeping the organization going, their commitment is inspiring.
BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA Set Decorator - Ann Shea SDSA BRIDGERTON Set Decorator - Gina Cromwell SDSA THE EXPANSE Set Decorator - Justin Craig SDSA THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT Set Decorator - Jessica Petruccelli SDSA MR. IGLESIAS Set Decorator - Sarah Sprawls SDSA FOR LIFE Set Decorator - Rich Devine SDSA MAGNUM PI Set Decorator - Julieann Getman SDSA THE MASKED DANCER Set Decorator - Raelyn Tepper SDSA NCIS Buyer - Maike Both SDSA (Associate) THE NEIGHBORHOOD Set Decorator - Ron Olsen SDSA SAVED BY THE BELL Set Decorator - Julie Bolder SDSA SEAL TEAM Set Decorator - Sandy Struth SDSA SHAMELESS Set Decorator - Matt Callahan SDSA VIKINGS Set Decorator - Jil Turner SDSA THE WILDS Set Decorators - Anneka Botha SDSA, Annie Currie
Buyer - Meagan Miller-McKeever SDSA (Associate)
Streaming and/or possibly playing at a theater near you:
AFTER WE COLLIDED Production Designer- Lynne Mitchell SDSA THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES:PART 2 Set Decorator - Elizabeth Wilcox SDSA DREAMLAND Set Decorator - Susan Magestro SDSA DOLLY PARTON'S CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE Set Decorator - Sarah Carter SDSA FATALE Set Decorator - Dena Roth SDSA GREENLAND Set Decorator - Frank Galline SDSA HILLBILLY ELEGY Set Decorator - Merissa Lombardo SDSA JUNGLELAND Set Decorator - Debra Echard SDSA THE LAST VERMEER Set Decorator - Judy Farr SDSA MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Set Decorator - Karen O'Hara SDSA MANK Set Decorator - Jan Pascale SDSA Buyer - Joni Indursky SDSA NEWS OF THE WORLD Set Decorator - Elizabeth Keenan SDSA ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI Set Decorator - Janessa Hitsman SDSA THE PROM Set Decorator - Gene Serdena SDSA PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN Set Decorator - Rae Deslich SDSA SUPERINTELLIGENCE Set Decorator - Missy Parker SDSA WILD MOUNTAIN THYME Set Decorator - Keri Lederman SDSA WONDER WOMAN 1984 Set Decorator - Anna Lynch-Robinson SDSA
Don't see your show listed here?! Let us know what you're working on!
Please send the title of your show to InfoSubmit@setdecorators.org
Please welcome the following Members:
Bryant Berry SDSA
Deirdre Brennan SDSA
Eric Frankel SDSA (Associate) (Chicago)
Marilyn Lopez SDSA (Associate)
Carly Jennings, Student (Texas A& M)
Pamela Broady, Student (Columbia College Hollywood)
To see all of our set decorator members, check out the Membership Directory on the SDSA website
Do you know someone that is interested in joining?
Membership information can be found here on the SDSA website
Spark of Love
Since 2009, the SDSA has participated in the ABC7 Spark of Love toy drive.
From now until December 24th 2020, you can go online and order items or make a donation to help bring Holiday Cheer to a child really needing some joy.
Knowing that our own members have suffered through the lack of work and business closures, we ask only to do what you can to help lighten the spirit.
HOW TO DONATE You have a choice of 3 different opportunities to participate, whether selecting a toy or simply making a donation.
Thank you for helping us bring joy to children, especially this year!
BENEFIT THE SDSA WHILE SHOPPING ON AMAZON
Did you know that ANY purchase made on Amazon going through our links within our Book/DVD store(and not just the featured items) help raise funds for the SDSA?
Whether you are holiday shopping or shopping for your show, just remember to
click first on the SDSA's bookstore/market, and then
click the Amazon link to start your shopping!
The Buzz wishes you and yours, a happy and healthy holiday!
We'll be back in 2021!
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SDSA Business Members, vendors who work with our trade. Don't forget to check frequently for NEW members!
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Did you know that ANY purchase made on Amazon going through our links within our Book/DVD store(and not just the featured items) help raise funds for the SDSA?
Just remember to click first on the SDSA's bookstore/market, and then click the
Amazon link to start your shopping!
Business Membersdo you have an announcement you'd like to make? Set Decorators what are you working on?
