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THE BUZZ - Featuring Lance Totten SDSA - Sep 2023 Issue 12

SDSA The Buzz - Newsletter - SEP 2023 Issue 12

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In this Issue: Crew-Lateral Damage, Strike Support, Ariel Awards, Members in the News, and Lance Totten SDSA in the Set Decorator Spotlight!

CREW- LATERAL DAMAGE
Saturday, July 22nd 2023

History For Hire's parking lot was the place to be on Saturday, July 22nd.

The "Crew-Lateral Damage Parking Lot Sale" was presented by SDSA Business Members with an aim at increasing awareness of the predicament of those who work in the industry and the businesses who serve them.

Props and goods were available for sale by industry vendors that have never been open to the public before. Support services were also on hand including Film LA, The Motion Picture & Television Fund, Property Masters Guild and Valley Industry and Commerce Association.

A big thank you to Pam Elyea and Corri Levelle for bringing us all together and doing the heavy lifting, to History For Hire for hosting the event, to all of the SDSA members that put up a tent, loaded in their goods, and to the members who attended and supported.

STRIKE RESOURCES EVENT
August 26th, 2023

A Strike Resource Event was held on Saturday August 26, 2023 at History for Hire.
The event was a big success with a lot of people getting some much needed help.
Though it was a hot day, the event was a great example of how government and CBOs
can quickly come together to meet the needs of our residents.
Thanks to LA County Film Office Department of Economic Opportunity.

SDSA Booth L-R, Susan Eschelbach SDSA, Jan Pascale SDSA, Kelly LoBianco, Director of our Department of Economic Opportunity, Adrianna Cruz Ocampo SDSA BusMem U-Frame-It Gallery, Rosemary Brandenburg SDSA, Pam Elyea SDSA BusMem History for Hire.

65th Ariel Awards
September 9, 2023

The 65th Ariel Awards ceremony, presented by the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences, took place at the Teatro Degollado in Guadalajara, Jalisco on September 9th, 2023. The Ariel is the Mexican Academy of Film Award, the most prestigious recognition for excellence in motion picture making of Mexican cinema. The Mexican equivalent of the Oscars®.

The award for Best Art Direction went to, 'BARDO, Falsa Crónica de unas cuántas Verdades'. Congratulations to the entire team, and a special hurrah to Set Decorator Daniela Rojas Mont SDSA.

View a fascinating conversation with Daniela Rojas Mont SDSA and Production Designer Eugenio Caballero with Halina Siwolop SDSA on Inside the Set with SETDECOR

Inside the Set: BARDO: FALSE CHRONICLE OF A HANDFUL OF TRUTHS (setdecorators.org)

BEST ART DIRECTION

BARDO: FALSE CHRONICLE OF A HANDFUL OF TRUTHS

Production Designer
Eugenio Caballero

Art Director
Roberto Bonelli

Set Decorator
Daniela Rojas Mont SDSA

How Small Businesses Are Pivoting
and Reinventing in the Face of the Hollywood Strike
INC. Magazine
Article

Hollywood Strikes Squeeze
Prop Rental Business
Reuters
Video
Marc Meyer
Faux Library Studio Props

With Hollywood on Strike, a Bright Spot in New York' Economy Goes Dark
N.Y. Times
Article
Set Decorators
Cathy T. Marshall SDSA, George DeTitta Jr SDSA
SDSA Business Members
Art for Film, Carpet Time

Not Just Writers and Actors:
Crew Workers Struggle Through Hollywood's Summer of Strikes
L.A. Times
Article
Set Decorator
Andi Brittan SDSA

Set Decorators Society of America Announces 'Crew-lateral Damage'
Parking Lot Sale
Below the Line
Article

How Hollywood Strikes Affect
Behind-the-Scenes Workers
Fox 5
Article / Video
Set Decorator
Cathy T. Marshall SDSA

How 'Succession' Made the Craziness of Election Night Feel So Reel
L.A. Times
Article
Set Decorator
George DeTitta Jr. SDSA

'Yellowstone's' Best Cowboy Helped Design the Farmhouse Bunkhouse
The Digital Fix
Article
Set Decorator
Carla Curry SDSA

'Next in Fashion'

Wrangle
Article
Set Decorator
Gabrielle Rosenberg SDSA

It's Barbie's World.
Here's How They Made It
Harper's Bazaar
Article
Set Decorator
Katie Spencer SDSA

'Barbie' Actor Simu Liu and
Set Decorator Katie Spencer
Open Up About Greta Gerwig Movie
Pinkvilla
Article
Set Decorator
Katie Spencer SDSA

Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer design "absurd" set for 'Barbie' Film
dezeen
Article
Set Decorator
Katie Spencer SDSA

'Barbie': How Weird Barbie's House Design was inspired by "Psycho'
Variety
Article
Set Decorator
Katie Spencer SDSA

How "Barbie's' Production Designers Created the Plastic, Fantastic World of Barbie Land
Vogue
Article
Set Decorator
Katie Spencer SDSA

Behind the Scenes at 'Barbie': How Barbie's World Came to Life
Wallpaper
Article
Set Decorator
Katie Spencer SDSA

How "Barbie's' Production Designers Created the Plastic, Fantastic World of Barbie Land
Vogue
Article
Set Decorator
Katie Spencer SDSA

Behind the Scenes at 'Barbie': How Barbie's World Came to Life
Wallpaper*
Article
Set Decorator
Katie Spencer SDSA

Where Did Barbie's Weirdest Props
Go After Filming?
Looper
Article
Set Decorator
Katie Spencer SDSA

Interview: Set Decorator
Ellen Christiansen
Awards Radar
Article
Set Decorator
Ellen Christiansen SDSA

Set Designers Dish Secrets Iconic Eateries in 'The Office,' 'Pulp Fiction' and More
TheMessenger
Article
Set Decorator
Sandy Reynolds-Wasco SDSA

7 Things to Look Forward at the Vancouver International Film Festival
Vancouver Is Awesome
Article
Set Decorator
Katie Spencer SDSA

'Yellowstone'-Inspired Thanksgiving ...
Wide Open Country
Article
Set Decorator
Carla Curry SDSA

TIFF Review:
Chris Pines' 'Poolman'
LaineyGossip
Article
Set Decorator
Traci Spadorcia SDSA

A Hollywood Set Decorator
Staged This Listing
Curbed
Article
Bridge Props
SDSA Business Member

Early Episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series Required Dumpster Diving
MeTV
Article
Marvin March

Emmy Nominee:
'A Black Lady Sketch Show'
Below the Line
Article
Set Decorator
Lizzie Boyle SDSA

Emmy Nominee:
'Schmigadoon'
Below the Line
Article
Set Decorator
Carol Lavallee SDSA

This column regularly features an SDSA Business Member, shining a spotlight on the vendors, providing an opportunity to introduce or remind us about their offerings and services. A chance to say, 'Hey, over here! Come shop us!"

So very many of these businesses were just turning the corner and rebounding from the world pandemic known as COVID-19. We thought and really hoped that words like "unprecedented", "pivoting" and "shutdown" were in the rear-view mirror. But then we rounded the corner and there was a new word, "strike."

The WGA and SAG/AFTRA strike became unprecedented in how long it has lasted with the WGA coming to a tentative deal after 148 days. Now, with SAG/AFTRA next in line to get the AMPTP back to the table, while we see a light at the end of the tunnel we are not yet out of the woods. Businesses that could, pivoted, while others downsized and reduced hours. Where there had been some government and state support during COVID, there has been none with the strike. There have been casualties. Sadly, some true go-to's have shutdown forever and will be sorely missed. We pray that those that find themselves close to the edge can hang on.

The SDSA Business Members Committee Zoom gatherings that were born during the pandemic have continued in bringing members together to commiserate, brainstorm and offer support, and have created a tightly-knit community. We'll call that a silver lining!

And so, for the Spotlight in this issue, we are shining a light on all of the SDSA Business Members! The Website Committee has launched a beautiful revamp (Check it out! www.setdecorators.org) which includes the return of the Business Member Directory in a new downloadable digital format.

As you return to work we hope that the SDSA Business Members Directory will become your best friend. We can't wait to hear from you and see you!

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LANCE TOTTEN

Partial Credits List

GRAND DEATH LOTTO

DEAR EVAN HANSEN

TEENAGE BOUNTY HUNTERS

LODGE 49

BABY DRIVER

HALT & CATCH FIRE

In a Few Words...

Which Talent Would You Most Like to Have?

In regards to our craft, I wish I could sew. Although I was a Set Dresser for many years before becoming a Decorator, sewing is one skill
I never developed and I think it would still be a good talent to have, in a pinch. It’s never too late to learn, I suppose!

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Aside from my 25 year marriage and 2 wonderful children, I’d have to say that professionally my greatest achievement is maintaining a 30-year career in the entertainment industry in an area that’s not traditionally known for it, specifically Atlanta, Georgia.

Which word or phrases do you use the most?

“Killer.” As in “those freaking sconces are so killer.”

What do you look for on the Craft Services Table?

Only 3 things really: coffee, water, and chewing gum. The modern-day spin on Craft Service as an adjunct catering service is totally lost on me.

I don’t understand this thing of being served 4 hot meals in a 12-hour period. Of course, I don’t work on set so it doesn’t matter to me personally, and I know many set crew-people skip catering altogether now and simply get fed by craft service and that works well for them. But I secretly wish Craft Service would go back to rakes and brooms and taking out the trash on set and just keeping
a pot of coffee out on a table to “service the crafts”, as in its original studio incarnation.

Please name a benefit of being an SDSA member

I think for me it’s been getting to know fellow Set Decorators from others parts of the country, and other parts of the world too! Hearing about their specific struggles as well as our common gripes and concerns has been illuminating. I’m always keen to learn how other folks tailor the work of set decoration to the specific strengths and challenges of their respective environments.

If anything, I’d like to have more open sharing about rates and crew disparity between our various regions, and see what all we can learn to aid us in our individual negotiations going forward, since we are mostly on our own in that regard.

Check out the articles in SETDECOR ONLINE!

INSIDE THE SET
with SETDECOR

SCHMIGADOON

Video Interview with
Set Decorator
Carol Lavallee SDSA
& Production Designer
Jamie Walker McCall

TED LASSO

Video Interview with
Set Decorator Kate Goodman SDSA
& Production Designer Paul Cripps

POKER FACE

Video Interview with
Set Decorator
Cathy T. Marshall SDSA
& Production Designer Judy Rees

FILM DECOR

BLUE BEETLE

A time capsule of sorts, filled with tech and style of the '80s, it's got a groove!

Set Decorator
Jennifer M. Gentile SDSA

LANDSCAPE WITH INVISIBLE HAND

A quirky, satirical Sci-Fi
coming-of-age story

Set Decorator
Lynne Mitchell SDSA

TELEVISION DECOR

PERRY MASON

Sets that take us deep into the 1930's
furcated world of Perry Mason...

Set Decorator
Halina Siwolop SDSA

THE CONSULTANT

Sets that add to the mystery of this
somewhat eerie, somewhat comedic, definitely sinister thriller!

Set Decorator
Beth Wooke SDSA

WELCOME TO CHIPPENDALES

Sets that bring us the origin of Chippendales & the outrageous personal stories entwined

Set Decorator
Linette McCown SDSA

GEORGE & TAMMY

Sets that take us deep into the lives
of country music royalty
George Jones & Tammy Wynette

Set Decorator
James V. Kent SDSA

1923

The new era of the Dutton western
saga - the 1920's!
And the sets that defined it!

Set Decorator
Carla Curry SDSA

... more SCHMIGADOON

A peep show of set decoration and design for the Schmicago version of SCHMIGADOON!

Set Decorator
Carol Lavallee SDSA

... more POKER FACE

Unique sets for every episode!

Set Decorator
Cathy T. Marshall SDSA

... more A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY

Sets that ope convey a true commitment to the truth...

Set Decorator
Summer Eubanks SDSA

... more QUEEN CHARLOTTE

Two great loves!
Many splendid sets!

Set Decorator
Kevin Downey SDSA

... more ANDOR

The journey from set decorator concepts to completed sets!

Set Decorator
Rebecca Alleway SDSA

... more DAISY JONES & THE SIX

Homage to 1970s Los Angeles
music culture...

Set Decorator
Lisa Clark SDSA

... more THE MANDALORIAN

Even more about the set decoration and design of this unique series!

Set Decorator
Amanda Moss Serino SDSA

... more THE LORD OF THE RINGS

Sets that bring us the origin of the Rings!

Set Decorator
Megan Vertelle SDSA

SDSA Members are hard at work on...

Some of your favorite shows:

AND JUST LIKE THAT...
Set Decorator - Karin Wiesel Holmes SDSA
AVERAGE JOE
Art Coordinator - Chase Helzer SDSA (Associate)
FEAR THE WALKING DEAD
Set Decorator - Gia Grosso SDSA
FRASIER
Set Decorator - Amy Feldman SDSA
Buyer - Peter Ayala SDSA (Associate)
THE GILDED AGE
Set Decorator - Lisa Crivelli Scoppa SDSA
HART TO HEART
Production Designer - James Connelly SDSA (Associate)
JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL
Set Decorator - Tanja Deshida SDSA
LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY
Set Decorator - Lori Mazuer SDSA
LINCOLN LAWYER
Set Decorator - Shauna Aronson SDSA
MAGNUM P.I.
Set Decorators - Julieann Getman SDSA, Kristie Thompson
PHYSICAL
Set Decorator - Kristin Peterson SDSA
SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS
Set Decorator - Tiffany Zappulla SDSA
THE SPENCER SISTERS
Set Decorator - Sarah Monteith SDSA
THIS FOOL
Set Decorator - Maya Levy SDSA
THE UPSHAWS
Set Decorator - Roya Parivar SDSA
WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTY
Set Decorator - Jon J. Bush SDSA

And movies:

A HAUNTING IN VENICE
Set Decorator - Celia Bobak SDSA
BARBIE
Set Decorators - Katie Spencer SDSA, Ashley Swanson SDSA (Los Angeles)
THE BLIND
Set Decorator - Kassandra DeAngeles SDSA
BLUE BEETLE
Set Decorator - Jennifer M. Gentile SDSA
THE BURIAL
Set Decorator - Claire Sanchez SDSA
THE CREATOR
Set Decorator - Claire Levinson-Gendler SDSA
DICKS: THE MUSICAL
Set Decorator - Prerna Chawla SDSA
DUMB MONEY
Set Decorators - Paige Mitchell, Rae Deslich SDSA (LA Unit)
THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER
Set Decorators - Cindy Carr SDSA, Jess Royal
EXPEND4BLES
Set Decorator - Neil Floyd SDSA
FIVE NIGHT'S AT FREDDY'S
Set Decorator - Claire Sanchez
HAUNTED MANSION
Set Decorator - Victor J. Zolfo SDSA
HEIST 88
Set Decorator - Eric Frankel SDSA
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
Buyer - Sondra Thorpe SDSA (Associate)
LANDSCAPE WITH INVISIBLE HAND
Set Decorators - Lynn Mitchell SDSA
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE
Set Decorator - Raffaella Giovannetti SDSA
OPPENHEIMER
Set Decorator - Claire Kaufman SDSA
THE OUTLAW JOHNNY BLACK
Set Decorator - Effney Gardea SDSA
PRISCILLA
Set Decorator - Patricia Cuccia SDSA
SHE CAME TO ME
Set Decorator - Nisa Schoonhoven 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:

Maya Levy Basche SDSA (moved from Associate)
Neil Floyd SDSA (UK)
Melissa Licht SDSA (Move from Associate)
Suzanne Stover SDSA (Texas)
Ashley Swanson SDSA

Abigail Benavidez SDSA, Associate
Hannah Woltz SDSA, Associate

Keyla Bertino, Student (Bellvue College)
Jessica Bryant, Student (Liberty U)

Katie Hochman, Friend

Please welcome the following Business Members

Litt Concept House (LA)
Silva Jewelera Corp (NY)
Tru-Tone (UT)

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

Looking for more information? Your best resource is
www.setdecorators.org

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