In this issue: SDSA celebrates the Emmy nominees, Day With the Set Decorator goes to Universal,
NY gathers for a Market Place and SDSA Set Decorators are in the mainstream news!
This spotlight shines a light on the committees working to support the SDSA. Learn what they do and who the current members are. Want to get the most out of your membership?
Participate!
Meet the Educational OutreachCommittee
This committee coordinates the Day with the Set Decorator event, working with schools, student chapters and members. If you've never attended or participated in one of these events, you are missing out. Just ask the members that have! These students are eager to learn. Be a part of inspiring the future of the craft of set decoration.
If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact the
Committee Chair, Natalie Contreras SDSA
The SDSA Has a New Social Media Handle!
Let's make it Official!
The SDSA is now @OfficialSDSA on all of our social media outlets.
Making it easy for you to post and share all your beautiful work!
A good time was had by all at this years SDSA Creative Arts Emmy Party.
Business Member Astek Wallcovering was transformed into Southhampton for the evening. Guests mingled and danced under the stars, and celebrate the nominated
set decorators and their teams
Thank you to Astek's Aaron Kirsch, Allison Goode, Rachel Brand, Gabe Gonzales!
Thank you to the SDSA Business Members who contributed to this exceptional event—without our Business Members giving so generously in goods, services, donations, discounts and gifts, we could not have these amazing parties.
Show your Business Members how much you appreciate them!
Universal Studios was the setting for fall edition of Day With the Set Decorator.
Students experienced some real movie magic at the studio, where they learned first hand how Set Decorators transform the famous New York Street and back lot into everything from a war torn village to a heavenly hamlet. They also enjoyed an insider sneak peek of the sets for the much-anticipated WILL & GRACE.
Thank you to these Set Decorators for sharing their work and experiences:
David Smith SDSA, Lisa Alkofer SDSA, Rand Sagers SDSA, Natalie Contreras SDSA,
Jason Howard SDSA and Peter Gurski SDSA.
Thanks to our gracious host Beverly Hadley and Universal Studio Property for
a wonderful and enlightening day.
WESTEDGE DESIGN FAIR
October 20th - 22nd
Get your tickets now and come out to see the SDSA Set Decorators panel discussion on
Saturday, October 21st, at 2:00pm.
Behind The Design – The Art of Silent Story-telling:
A Set Decorator’s Collaboration
Presented by Set Decorators Society of America (SDSA)
The SDSA presents a lively discussion about what goes on “behind the scenes”
of some of our favorite TV shows and films.
Learn how the writer’s story and the talent of set decorators interact to make the production design all come together
Hurricane Irma sure packed a punch! After TV and film productions were shut down in preparation of the oncoming storm, THE BUZZ was happy to hear, and to report, that our members are safe. The power and phones were restored and everyone is back to work!
SDSA Marketplace at Carpet Time
SDSA Set Decorator and Business members gathered with
potential new members for a Marketplace event on Tuesday, September 26th
at SDSA Business Member Carpet Time's showroom in Queen's, NY.
A heartfelt Thank You to Eleanor Kazas and Christina Constantinou for putting on a beautiful event, and for sponsoring a new membership to the SDSA!
Thank you to the SDSA Business members and the vendors that helped to make the evening so special by providing goods and services and raffle prizes!
Please remember to show your Business Members how much you appreciate them! Bridge Furniture & Props, Carpet Time, Showbiz Flowers, Tone Pilates
Deadline’s The Contenders London Event
The first ever Contenders London event presented by Deadline took place on Friday October 6th, 2017 at BAFTA. It was an all-day event where attendees heard the back stories of how this years award contenders got made, from those who made them, including Set Decorator Katie Spencer SDSA for Walt Disney Studios’ Beauty and the Beast. Costume Designer Jacqueline Durran and Production Designer Sarah Greenwood rounded out this panel.
Nancy Meyers and Hallie Meyers-Shyer Tell AD
the Secrets Behind the Set of HOME AGAIN
The legendary filmmaker and her director daughter reveal to Architectural Digest
how they collaborated on HOME AGAIN, with the film Production Designer debut of Ellen Brill SDSA
Debra Messing Gives AD a Tour of the New WILL & GRACE Sets
Messing—along with Production Designer Glenda Rovello and
Set Decorator Peter Gurski SDSA—discuss everything from
$20,000 Hermès benches to upgrading Will's iconic orange wall
with Architectural Digest .
The reign of beige: In a political town, design stays neutral Set Decorator Tiffany Zapulla SDSA, talks to The Washington Post
about muted tones and THE HOUSE OF CARDS.
For more news, check out the SDSA Website Press/News page Click Here
PINACOTECA PICTURE PROPS
We are proud to say we have been in business over 20 years with the same staff since opening our doors, so you can count on help from any of our very knowledgeable staff.
We are known for our extensive collection of “Cleared Artwork” for the movie, television and commercial industry but you can also count on us for home furnishings, decorative items, office set supplies, kitchenware, lamps, rugs, pots/pans, arts and craft set supplies or pretty much anything else you can imagine for your prop needs… including one flying pig.
Having trouble finding the perfect picture frame? No worries, we have our own custom frame shop with a large collection of stock ready to meet your specific needs.
Feel free to stop by for a coffee and look around our 25,000 sq ft warehouse. Mention 20 years for 20% and receive 20% off one invoice the next time you come in.
PINACOTECA PICTURE PROPS
7120 Case Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 91605 www.pinaprops.com
Lamps Plus is a proud member of the Set Decorator's Society of America.
Founded in 1976, Lamps Plus has steadily grown into the nation's largest specialty lighting retailer. Family run then and now, we offer almost everything a set decorator needs to dress any type of location.
Browse online or visit any of our 39 showrooms across the Western U.S. (including over a dozen in Southern California alone!). Inside you'll find an unrivaled selection of lighting, plus a wide range of on-trend furniture and home decor.
Best of all, SDSA members qualify for our Lamps Plus Professionals trade program. Perks include discounted and volume pricing, dedicated account reps, expedited store pick-up and same-day shipping for orders placed before noon each day.
So give us a call or stop in. Whether you're just planning for a project or on the hunt for the perfect set accent, we're always here to help.
LAMPS PLUS
12206 Sherman Way
North Hollywood, CA 91605
Ph: (818) 764-2666 www.LampsPlus.com
For Trade Professionals
Lamps Plus Professionals
Ph: (800) 304-8120
Contact: Pros@LampsPlus.com
Hours:
Mon - Fri 10:00am – 7:00pm, Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm, Sun 11:00am - 6:00pm
Why a pieces of set dressing as simple as a pay telephone is a
key element throughout the action thriller AMERICAN MADE.
Set Decorator Kelley Burney SDSA tells us this and more! Just in time for Halloween! Set Decorator Regina O'Brien SDSA
takes us through re-creating the Amityville house! AMITYVILLE: THE AWAKENING
DANCING WITH THE STARS Set Decorator - John Sparano SDSA THE GOOD PLACE Set Decorator - Kimberly Wannop SDSA FULLER HOUSE: SEASON 3 Set Decorator - Peter Gurski SDSA TRANSPARENT: SEASON 4 Set Decorator - Sandy Struth SDSA THE BRAVE Set Decorator - Wendy Ozols-Barnes SDSA THE BIG BANG THEORY Set Decorator - Ann Shea SDSA ME, MYSELF & IRENESet Decorator - Claudette Didul SDSA (Pilot) BROOKLYN NINE-NINE Set Decorator - Jill Sprayregen Henkel SDSA THIS IS US Set Decorator - Cindy Coburn SDSA LETHAL WEAPON Buyer - Lauren Lustig SDSA (Assoc) LAW & ORDER: TRUE CRIMES - THE MENDEZ MURDERS Set Decorator - Peggy Casey SDSA SPEECHLESS Set Decorator - Don Diers SDSA GOTHAM Set Decorator - Michelle Shulter Ford SDSA,
Buyer - Michele Muñoz SDSA THE BLACKLIST Set Decorators -
Shelley Barclay SDSA, Sean Haines SDSA (Asst. Set Dec) CRIMINAL MINDS Set Decorator - K.C. Fox SDSA GREAT NEWS Set Decorator - Claire Kaufman SDSA GREY'S ANATOMY Set Decorator - Nicole Cramer SDSA WILL & GRACE Set Decorator - Peter Gurski SDSA HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER Set Decorator - Claudette Didul SDSA HELL'S KITCHEN Set Decorator - Heidi Miller SDSA MACGYVER Set Decorator - Julieann Getman SDSA HAWAII FIVE-O Set Decorator - Linda Sutton SDSA THE LAST MAN ON EARTH Set Decorator - Shauna Aronson SDSA NCIS: LOS ANGELES Set Decorator - Michele Poulik SDSA,
Buyer - Cindy Downes SDSA (Assoc) GHOSTED Set Decorator - Brandi Kalish SDSA (Pilot) 9JKL Set Decorator - Melinda Ritz SDSA THE GIFTED Set Decorator - Natali Pope SDSA BLACK-ISH Set Decorator - Joanne Baker SDSA THE MIDDLE Set Decorator - Julie Kay Fanton SDSA MADAME SECRETARY Set Decorator- Shelia Bock SDSA,
Assistant Set Decorator - Rich Murray SDSA VALOR Set Decorator - Carol Bayne Kelley SDSA DYNASTY Set Decorator - Julieann Getman SDSA (Pilot) CHANCE Buyer - Natalie Contreras SDSA JANE THE VIRGIN Set Decorator - Kimberly Leonard SDSA CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Set Decorator - Bryan Venegas SDSA GRAVES Set Decorator - Lori Mazuer SDSA SUPERIOR DONUTS Set Decorator - Melinda Ritz SDSA WHITE FAMOUS Set Decorator - Brandi Kalish SDSA THE WALKING DEAD Set Decorator - Gia Grosso SDSA KEVIN CAN WAIT Set Decorator - Alexandra Mazuer SDSA
Playing at a theater near you:
KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Set Decorator - Rosemary Brandenburg SDSA
THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE Set Decorator – Lisa Thompson SDSA (Live Action Unit) WOODSHOCK Set Decorator – Florencia Martin SDSA AMERICAN MADE Set Decorator - Kelley Burney SDSA OUR SOULS AT NIGHT- Set Decorator Helen Britten SDSA SET IT UP Set Decorator - Alexanda Mazur SDSA SUBURBICON Set Decorator - Jan Pascale SDSA NOVITIATE Set Decorator - Gia Grosso SDSA HAPPY DEATH DAY Set Decorators - Lisa Alkofer SDSA, Gretchen Gattuso BLADE RUNNER 2049 Set Decorator - Alessandra Querzola SDSA GEOSTORM Set Decorators - Anne Kuljian SDSA,
Lori Mazuer SDSA (add'l photography),
Buyer - Natalie Contreras SDSA (add'l photography) AMITYVILLE: THE AWAKENING Set Decorator - Regina O'Brien 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:
Lizzy Boyle SDSA Set Decorator
Monika van Schellenbeck SDSA (Associate)
Andrea Farah SDSA (Associate)
Jocelyn Wu SDSA (Associate)
Katherine Hughey, Friend
Daniel Luna, Friend
Kurt Ewell, Student (WLAC/HCPR)
Veronica Gradney, Student (Saddleback College)
Please welcome the following Business Members:
Cloth Connection (Spring Valley, NY)
Furnish Green (NY)
Zarin Fabrics (NY)
Wallshoppe (LA)
To see all of our 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
SDSA General Membership Meeting
Thursday, October 12th at 6:30pm
Hosted by Dapper Cadaver 7648 San Fernando Rd. | Sun Valley, CA 91352
Costume competition!
Westedge
SDSA Panel
Saturday, October 21st, 2:00pm
The Barker Hanger | 3021 Airport Avenue | Santa Monica, CA 90405
Tickets available HERE Trade tickets available until October 15th
SDSA General Membership Meeting
Thursday, November 9th at 6:00pm
Hosted by Warner Bros.Studio Property Dept. 4000 Warner Blvd | Burbank, CA 91521
Save the Date!
For more events and information, please check the SDSA Calendar here SDSA Calendar
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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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