Congratulations to all of our esteemed SDSA Members who were nominated for their outstanding work this year and congratulations to this year's award recipients.
David SchlesingerSDSAtook home the Emmy statuette for his extraordinary work on SEVERANCE.
The award-winning team includes Jeremy Hindle, Production Designer, Chris Chriver, Art Director, and Ann Bartek, Art Director. The Apple TV+ show won in the Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More) category.
Congratulations to Set DecoratorRebecca Alleway SDSA,along with Production Designer Luke Hull and Supervising Art Director Toby Britton, on winning the award for ANDOR in the category of Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More).
Claire Kaufman SDSA Set Decorator, Production Designer Julie Berghoff, and Art Director Brian Grego, brought home the Emmy for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half Hour) for THE STUDIO.
The ceremony honoring narrative programming was held on September 6th and September 7th at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
You can find the list of winners on the SDSA website
On Thursday, September 4th, Universal Prop and Costume House hosted an evening under the stars celebrating this year's Emmy Nominees. We raised a glass to toast the extraordinary work of this year's Emmy-nominated Set Decorators, Production Designers, Art Directors, and Costume Designers in the ethereal Garden Room on the Universal Studios backlot. It was a fabulous evening of delicious food and drinks, reconnecting with industry friends who came from far and wide to attend. A very special thank you to Beverly Hadley and her team at Universal for another spectacular evening. Special thanks to Gene Cane, Michelle Buffano, and Maya Levy for their wonderful work on the event.
PMG: Property Masters Guild - The 2nd Annual MacGuffin Awards
The Property Masters Guild celebrated their 2nd annual MacGuffin Awards on September 13th, 2025, recognizing top Property Masters and their teams in film, TV, and commercials. The event took place on a breezy evening at the Paramount Studios Lot, with receptions held at Bronson Plaza, just steps from the packed Paramount Theatre. Presenters included Rosemary Brandenburg SDSA and Nancy Haigh. Sponsorship was provided by SDSA Business Members DELL Technologies, History for Hire, ISS/Studio Art Technologies, Sandy Rose Floral Inc., Universal Prop House, and Warner Bros. Property.
CAP: Coalition For American Production LA Mixer
The Coalition for American Production held a mixer at The Lot at Formosa on September 18th.
Thank you to Nadeem Ibrahim and the rest of the team at The Lot at Formosa for putting together the event, and opening up the studios as well as giving tours of the legendary facilities.
Co-Founders Andrew Stern and Rudy Callegari were on hand to discuss efforts to keep productions in America. SDSA Business Member Jake Baer from Newel Props is also on the board of CAP.
Join CAP on Nov 5th & 6th 2025 to lobby in DC and make your voices heard.
We must act now to make the U.S. a competitive and attractive place for production once again. That’s why the Coalition for American Production (CAP) is turning to Washington, D.C., to advocate for a federal tax incentive that brings jobs and opportunities back home.
We need your help to amplify this movement and get Congress’s attention.
About CAP:
CAP is dedicated to ensuring that the film industry remains a vibrant part of American life. With rising production costs and competitive overseas incentives, our mission is more critical than ever.
Televison, Film and commercials are more than entertainment—it’s an economic engine that drives job creation, supports local businesses, and inspires communities. A national tax incentive will level the playing field and keep the U.S. as the premier location for film production.
The September SDSA Fall Mixer at Assembly Studios in Atlanta was a truly wonderful evening!
A special thank you to Alpha Medical and LCW for the fabulous raffle goodies.
A big thanks to Carol Bayne Kelley for organizing the fun!
Our VP, Edward McLoughlin, welcomed new members: Rachel Bell, Lauren Adams Jones, Dustin Berry, and Kristie Thompson
We devoured tasty food, sipped on delicious drinks, and basked in the perfect weather with industry friends, both new and cherished.
Thanks to everyone for an unforgettable night!
In The News: East Coast- New York
Our East Coast Members have a new Instagram account @sdsaeastcoast Check out their latest featured video showcasing SDSA Business Member Newel Props. This will be an ongoing series featuring SDSA Business Members Prop Houses. A big thanks to Madeline Rocco SDSA for shooting and editing the video.Don't forget to like,follow, and #officialsdsa on your posts!
SDSA AWARDS FOR FILM 2025
The Set Decorators Society of America announces the opening of submissions for the SDSA Awards celebrating the Outstanding Achievements in the 2025 Film Season. (Projects released between January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Click here to learn more about submissions for the SDSA Awards for Film 2025SDSA AWARDS FILM 2025 - Outstanding Achievements in the 2025 Feature Film Season
SDSA MEMBER PODCASTS
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.
Enjoy personal stories from artists, set decorators, collectors, gallerists, and designers we've partnered with.
For more information on Beyond the Palette
click the link below. Beyond the Palette
The Decorating Pages podcast has a new episode that takes a deep dive into the world of iconic film sets that shaped Hollywood history! From the haunting decadence of SUNSET BOULEVARD to the jaw-dropping transformations of AUNTIE MAME, join Kimberly Wannop SDSA as she breaks down five influential films whose production design still inspires today. It is a must-listen!
See all the episodes below.
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING : SEASON 4 Set Decorator Mila Khalevich SDSA
Production Designer Patrick Howe
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Please welcome the following Members:
New Set Decorator Members Klaus Hasmann
New Student Members Emma Christiansen - NY Michael Rhambo WLAC/HCPR
To see all of our Set Decorator, Associate, Student, and Business members,
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