THE BUZZ- OCTOBER 2025 - HAPPY HALLOWEEN! "Every day is Halloween, isn't it? For some of us." – Tim Burton 👻
In the News: West Coast
"MOVING STILL : A Cinematic Life Frame- by - Frame"
book signing at Arcana Books & LA Times article
Arcana Books hosted a special book signing event on Saturday, September 27th, celebrating Lauri Gaffin SDSA's new book
"MOVING STILL: A Cinematic LifeFrame-by-Frame."
The event was well-attended by friends and professional colleagues, celebrating Lauri's notable achievement.
Additionally, Lauri was featured in the LA Times, and the article can be read on their website.
Apple TV's Fall Preview Presentation & Reception Held on
October 19th, 2025 at The London Hotel
Apple TV's Fall Preview Presentation & Reception was held on October 19th at The London Hotel Penthouse in West Hollywood. Delicious nibbly bits and cocktails floated around while thrilling trailers of the upcoming Fall lineup played.
Production Designer Nelson Coates served as the evening's emcee.
Dream design team Set Decorator Ellen Reede SDSA, and Production Designer Jon Carlos were on hand to be introduced for their outstanding and highly anticipated work on PALM ROYALE Season 2.
Other wonderful SDSA Set Decorator members on hand were Dorit Hurst SDSA, Raelyn Tepper SDSA, Debra Echard SDSA, Effney Gardea SDSA, and behind the camera was JoAnn Vara SDSA.
After the presentation, guests continued the conversations on the roof deck, admiring the Hollywood sunset.
A Spooky October General Membership Meeting at
Green Set, Inc.
Save the Date: November GMM at Warner Bros. Property
Join us at the November 20th GMM at Warner Bros. Property!
Enjoy delicious food, catch up with friends,
and participate in a silent auction benefiting the SDSA College Scholarship Fund.
Our East Coast members have been busy crafting amazing visual stories for TV series and films. Check out their latest projects and make sure to follow them on Instagram @sdsaeastcoast!
Bonus Feature! Our East Coast members got an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek with the incredible Lydia Marks SDSA and her stunning work on Netflix's hit BLACK RABBIT
You can find it now on: @sdsaeastcoast Instagram
Check out Karuna Karmarkar SDSA's feature in SDSA Business Member, Newel Props Set Decorator Spotlightblog.
Discover the brilliance of Karuna and her work on Lady in the Lake.
Don't miss our SETDECOR article for a deep dive into her creative world!
The SDSA Board of Directors Election is Happening Now! All Ballots Must be Postmarked by October 31st.
Don't forget to postmark your ballots by October 31 using the self-addressed stamped envelopes included.
Make your vote count!
SDSA AWARDS - FILM 2025
Submissions are now open for The SDSA Awards for Film 2025!
The SDSA Awards are now accepting submissions for the 2025 Film Season, celebrating the exceptional accomplishments and outstanding achievements of Set Decorators and their teams. Submit your work today!
For more details, please visit our website or click the button below.
Calling All Business Members! Don't miss your chance to sponsor The SDSA Awards Film 2025!
Multiple sponsorship levels are available, including Marquee sponsorship. Contact JoAnnVara - SDSA Set Decorator Member & Business Member, Digital Marketing & Advertising for more information.
Join the Coalition of American Production &
Lobby in DC on November 5th & 6th
Our industry has faced tough times in recent years that are still challenging.
We need to act now to make the U.S. a top choice for production again.
The Coalition for American Production (CAP) is pushing for a federal tax incentive in Washington, D.C. to bring jobs and opportunities back home.
Join SDSA Business Members Jake Baer from Newel Props and Pam Elyea fromHistory for Hire as they lobby for this cause. Will you join the cause and make our voices heard in Washington?
For more information, please go to: Coalition for American Production | Federal Film Tax Incentives
Join CAP on November 5th & 6th 2025,
To lobby in DC for Federal Film Tax Incentives
Join Set Decorator Daniel Birt SDSA and Production Designer Jean-François Campeau on epic adventure about the origin of Hawai’i and its people.
SDSA MEMBER PODCASTS
The Decorating Pages podcastnew episode alert! Designing a Dream Inside a Jail Cell: Kiss of the Spider Woman with Andrew Baseman SDSA, and Scott Chambliss.
Kimberly Wannop SDSA talks in depth with the design duo on this hit film. It is a must-listen!
See all the episodes below.
Tune into Beyond the Palette to hear from Art Dimensions artists and industry pros! Hosted by Whitney Sincoff, each episode dives into the inspiration, motivation, and creative processes of their guests.
The newest episode out now features our very own Sondra Thorpe SDSA!
Check out the SDSA website for exciting original content & updates!
Stay in the loop with all the latest events by visiting the SDSA calendar regularly!
Please welcome the following Members:
New Set Decorator Members Gareth Edwards
Prim Rosales
Kristie Thompson
Demarias Dragonas
Jade Goheen
Dustin Berry
Danielle Berman New Associate Set Decorator Members
Amanda Medina Jessica Valdez
Lauren Adams Jones
Sara Briggs
Roxy Toporowxych New Friend Members Sophia Volz
Raf Lydon New Student Members Ricky (Erika) Gunsburg
David Montante
To see all of our Set Decorator, Associate, Student, and Business members,
Check out theMembership Directoryon the SDSA website
Do you know someone interested in joining?
Membership information can be found here on the SDSA website
In Theaters, Streaming & on Television Now
Films FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER Jenny Oman SDSA + Lisa Scoppa SDSA THE SMASHING MACHINE
Marcia Calosio SDSA + Shannon Gottlieb ANEMONE
Neil Floyd SDSA A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE
David Schlesinger SDSA KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
Andrew Baseman SDSA TRON: ARES
Elizabeth Wilcox SDSA BLUE MOON
Kevin Downey SDSA THE THING WITH FEATHERS
Charlotte Dirickx SDSA BONE LAKE Mily Moreno SDSA SHELL Adrienne Garcia SDSDA THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE Lisa Son SDSA PREDATOR: BADLANDS Gareth Edwards SDSA PRIMATE Tina Jones SDSA THE BRIDE Rena DeAngelo SDSA FLOWERVALE STREET Missy Parker SDSA LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY Kevin Downey SDSA EVIL DEAD BURN
Gareth Edwards SDSA SONG SUNG BLUE
Lisa Sessions Morgan SDSA IS THIS THING ON?
Becca Meis SDSA
Television
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY
Cherie Day Ledwith SDSA BOOTS
Tim Cohn SDSA THE LAST FRONTIER
Paul Hotte SDSA
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