THE BUZZ- DECEMBER 2025 - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
“We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup.” — Buddy, "Elf"
In the News: West Coast
The Property Masters Guild, Set Decorators Society of America, and IATSE Local 44 Property Masters, Set Decorators, and Property Steering Committees
Holiday Party
On a sunny Sunday, December 7th, we had a fantastic Holiday Party at Pals & Bottle Shop.
Hosted by the Set Decorators Society of America, the Property Masters Guild, and IATSE Local 44, it was a perfect day. Friends and colleagues enjoyed mingling, sipping Aperol spritzers, and indulging in delicious treats. It was a great time celebrating the holiday season together!
Save the Date: January 22nd General Membership Meeting at
Atrtspace Warehouse
Join us in January 2026 for our next GMM at Art Space Warehouse!
Enjoy delicious food, catch up with friends. More details coming soon!
In the News: Southeast
The Southeastern Holiday party at 14th Street Modern & Vintage Home was a hit!
Despite the chilly Tuesday evening on December 2nd, the turnout was fantastic. A sincere thank you to our host, General Manager Lisa Thompson Rubin, the owners, and the fabulous staff who organized the event.
Thank you to Cindy Carr and Gia Grosso SDSA, who manned the front table, warmly welcoming everyone and handing out raffle tickets for some fantastic prizes.
A special thank you to Jon Holtzman of Eclipse Worldwide for the wonderful door prizes. Another round of applause and thanks to amazing SDSA business members LCW, Central Atlanta Props and Sets, and our generous host for additional raffle prizes!
Bloom Atlanta wowed us with stunning floral arrangements.
Members enjoyed drinks, tasty food, and delightful company. It was a night to remember!
SDSA General Membership Meeting:
Save the Date: Friday, January 9th
SDSA General Membership Meeting at Newel Props,
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Celebrate the New Year and the first General Membership Meeting of 2026 at Newel Props. Join us for a night of festive drinks, tasty nibbles, and great company!
Newel Props 32-00 Skillman Avenue, 1st Floor
LIC, NY 11101
Nomination Voting Opens on December 27th, 2025, for The SDSA Awards for Film 2025 For more details, please visit our website or click the button below.
SDSA AWARDS FOR FILM 2025 AWARDS CALENDAR
December 21, 2025 Late Submissions Close
December 27, 2025 Nomination Voting Opens
January 3, 2026 Nomination Voting Closes
January 5, 2026 Nominations Announced
January 19, 2026 Final Voting Begins
January 26, 2026 Final Voting Closes
February 21, 2026 SDSA Awards for Film 2025 Announced
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Set Decorator Rosemary Brandenberg, SDSA, discusses the collaboration and teamwork involved in reimagining the legend that has captured generations of hearts, highlighting the effort required for such a large-scale project.
Inside the Set with SETDECOR
Inside the Set with SETDECOR features new interviews from current television shows & films in out now.
SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE
THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
WICKED: FOR GOOD
AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH
HAMNET
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
THE LOWDOWN
FRANKENSTEIN
TRAIN DREAMS
HEDDA
SDSA MEMBER PODCASTS
The Decorating Pages podcastnew episode alert!
Designing Sinners: Hannah Beachler & Monique Champagne on Ryan Coogler’s Southern Gothic Vampire Epic See all the episodes below.
Tune into Beyond the Palette to hear from Art Dimensions artists and industry pros! Hosted by Whitney Sincoff SDSA, each episode dives into the inspiration, motivation, and creative processes of their guests.
The newest episode out now features world-renowned graffiti artist and muralist, Man One.
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
Alice Felton
Sarah Fredericks
New Set Decorator Associate Members
Amanda Cornell
George Atamian
Christina Dunham
New Student Members
Jack Mead
Jeff Kaisershot
Jonas Janez
Faisal Al Trad
Giovanna Bush
Mia Travis
New Student Members
Fernanda Salles
New Business Member
Sundial Wire
To see all of our Set Decorator, Associate, Student, and Business members,
Check out theMembership Directoryon the SDSA website
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In Theaters, Streaming & on Television Now
Films HAMNET
Alice Felton SDSA THE HOUSEMAID
Paige Mitchell SDSA SONG SUNG BLUE
Lisa K. Sessions SDSA THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE:
Search for Squarepants
Danielle Berman SDSA TRAIN DREAMS
Melisa Jusufi SDSA HOUSE OF DYNAMITE
David Schlesinger SDSA DIE MY LOVE
Amber Humphries SDSA IS THIS THING ON?
Becca Meis SDSA THE CONJURING: LAST RIGHTS
Cathy Featherstone SDSA ELLA McCAY
Brandi Kalish SDSA
Television OH. WHAT. FUN.
Shanna Worsham SDSA PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS - Season 2
Hamish Purdy SDSA CHAD POWERS - Season 1
Lance Totten SDSA DTF- St. Louis
Lance Totten SDSA THE LAST FRONTIER
Paul Hotte SDSA THE BEAST IN ME
Michael Nallan SDSA PLURIBUS
Ashley Michelle Marsh SDSA ST. DENIS MEDICAL
Jessie Chaaffin SDSA STUMBLE
Jonna Capehart SDSA
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