In this issue: SDSA launches new website, Day With the Set Decorator goes to Warner Bros.,
SDSA NY gathers for a Market Place and Richard C. Walker SDSA in the Decorator Spotlight
The website committee has been working all year and we hope you enjoy all the latest
(and easy to find) SETDECOR magazine articles exclusively about our very own
SDSA members!
We love seeing your photos! Please send us your highest resolution images
so we can show you off in the galleries!
Send them to infosubmit@setdecorators.org
Set Decorators and Business Members BOTH are encouraged!
In case you missed it…click on ARCHIVE and be reminded of all the
fabulous articles over the last 25 years…wow!
SDSA Community Outreach Committee Toy Drive
Unwrapped toys are being collected until
December 19th at the following locations:
Day With the Set Decorator
Warner Bros. Property Department November 11th, 2017
Students who aspire to the craft of set decoration spent the day on the
Warner Bros. lot getting a glimpse of the Set Decorator's world.
The day began with an insider's tour of the Warner Bros Property Dept.,
led by Natalie Contreras SDSA and Warner Bros Property Dept. Foreman
and Customer Liason, Tobey Bays.
Students continued onto working sets, meeting and hearing from the shows'
Set Decorators and their crew, including:
William DeBiasio SDSA, FAMOUS IN LOVE
Linda Louise Sheets SDSA, THE FOSTERS
Amy Feldman SDSA, LIVING BIBLICALLY
Richard C. Walker SDSA, YOUNG SHELDON
The day wound up with an on-set lunch and informative and fun Q&A .
Thank you to the SDSA Educational Outreach Committee, Amy Hilker and the
Warner Bros Property Dept. for putting together an amazing day!
SDSA General Membership Meeting
Warner Bros. Property Dept. November 9th, 2017
It was a full house and a great meeting!
Check it out HERE
Special thanks to Warner Bros.
Robert Greenfield and Amy Hilker.
SDSA 25th Anniversary Committee meeting in the new Set Decorators Lounge
Warner Bros. Property Dept., 2nd Floor
WestEdge Design Fair October 19th - 22nd, 2017
The SDSA returned to WestEdge Design Fair for the third year in a row, presenting the panel Behind the Design – The Art of Silent Story-telling: A Set Decorator’s Collaboration.
The panel featured prominent SDSA Members who shared their work and experience; inspiring ways to bring the desired look and feel into any room through set décor tips and techniques.
Juan Morales, Editor-in-Chief of the Television Academy’s Emmy Magazine, led a conversation on the collaborative process between Set Decorators and industry professionals who help enrich the art of “Silent Storytelling” for film, television and emerging media. The panel revealed insider tips on how the Set Decorator makes believable worlds for camera using the art of Silent Storytelling.
This lively discussion was streamed live on Instagram at OfficialSDSA. Look for the video to be posted soon on the SDSA website.
(L to R) Juan Morales, Editor in Chief of Emmy Magazine,
Beverly Hadley, Director of Property at Universal Studios, Jason Howard SDSA,
Jan Pascale SDSA, Ken Sharp, Vice President at Modern Props, Ann Shea SDSA
SDSA Business Members at this years' event included WestEdge exhibitor, Marc Phillips Rugs
and
Judy Buckles, artist and creative director at Daisy Punk, was one of two-dozen artists that created a one-of-a-kind customized Namber wine bucket for auction that benefitted
DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids) and Thrive Tribe Foundation.
SDSA General Membership Meeting
Dapper Cadaver October 12th, 2017
The October vampire-themed meeting was blood-tingling, and our members costumes beyond impressive! Thanks to B.J. Winslow and Dapper Cadaver for again hosting this holiday themed gathering. Fangs-off to Corri Levelle, winner of the costume competition.
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 EventsCommittee
This committee handles the general membership meetings as well as
cocktail parties and mixers. The Events Committee liaisons with the SDSA Website
and Social Media committees, posting calendar notices and post-event coverage.
The Events Committee is actively seeking members. This is a great way to get involved!
If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact
Committee Co-Chair, Michele Harding-Hollie or,
Chairman of the Board, Philip Hoffman
SDSA Business Member Astek Wallcovering
featured in an episode of Bravo's FLIPPING OUT
Peter Gurski SDSA in TV Guide See How Will & Grace's Christmas Episode Pays Tribute
to Debbie Reynolds in These Exclusive Photos Article
Hall of Fame InducteeRena DeAngelo SDSA The Record's NorthJersey.com announced that
Nutley, New Jersey native, Rena DeAngelo SDSA,
has been inducted into the town's Hall of Fame Article
AV Club FUTURE MAN Review Eric Thurm's TV series review gives a shout-out to
Set Decorator Lisa Clark SDSA Article
For more news, check out the SDSA Website Press/News page Click Here
HOLLYWOOD PIANO COMPANY
Hollywood Piano is about to celebrate 90 years in business in 2018. The historic piano company has been providing pianos for the entertainment industry since 1928, including some of the most famous pianos in screen history, such as the Laurel & Hardy classic "The Piano Movers" and the legendary "Casablanca". Our company still believes in the personal approach and we will move heaven and earth to satisfy our customers.
The collection of pianos is gigantic. We have 2 showrooms and 2 large warehouses filled with pianos. No matter what color, period, finish or style you can think of, we probably have it. While our warehouses are not generally open to the public, we make them available to our friends in the industry.
In addition to the enormous collection of pianos for rentals, Hollywood Piano also has one of the largest selections in the country for sale. The selection includes nearly every famous brand from grand pianos to upright pianos, digital pianos to players and everything in between.
We are honored to be a part of the design community and SDSA are here to serve you!
HOLLYWOOD PIANO
323 S. Front Street
Burbank, CA 91502
Ph: (818) 954-8500 or Toll Free: (800) 697-4266
Fx: (818) 840-6895
www.hollywoodpiano.com
Hours: Mon - Sat 10:00am – 6pm, Sun 12pm –6pm
And by appointment
Contact: Glenn Treibitz - Owner
Dan Manuel - Institutional Rentals
Email: glennt@hollywoodpiano.com
SDSA Member since 2006
Richard C. Walker
Partial Credits YOUNG SHELDON
BETTER THINGS (S2)
LIFE IN PIECES
CASUAL
HEARBEAT
SHOOTER (S1)
SWITCHED AT BIRTH
JANE BY DESIGN
MAKE IT OR BREAK IT
TELL ME YOU LOVE ME
HOW I MET YOUR
MOTHER (Pilot)
TEAM AMERICA
SAVING GRACE
SAMANTHA WHO?
TITUS
THE TONY DANZA SHOW
SAVED BY THE BELL: THE
COLLEGE YEARS
PASSIONS
GRACE UNDER FIRE
THE BOLD AND THE
BEAUTIFUL
SANTA BARBARA
In a Few Words...
Which talent would you most like to have?
Chris Pine
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Purchasing "Salsipuedas", my home in the over-inflated area of Silverlake, and... having my little miracle of redesale Mary Grotto written up in the Eastsider LA!
Which word or phrase do you most overuse? SMT, Bullsh#t, and That's amazing!
What do you look for on the Craft Services table? Napkins
Please name a benefit of being an SDSA member. The SDSA helps makes this competitive business friendlier. I have had chances to make friends with fellow set decorators and in doing so have been helped by many and been able to offer my help. They also remind me when I forget to pay my dues in a very friendly manner.
Set Decorator Rosemary Brandenburg SDSA takes us on a photo tour of the amazing sets for this international secret agent spy caper KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
Color expert Christy Addis talks about experiencing the film... and in the photo gallery,
Set Decorator Gia Grosso SDSA gives us behind-the-scenes notes about her sets! NOVITIATE
Behind the scenes! A new version of Agatha Christie's famed tale
of a mysterious journey on the luxurious Orient Express!
Set Decorator Rebecca Alleway SDSA MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
DIRECTOR'S CHAIR
Greta Gerwig shares delightful insights in the making of this very personal,
witty, heartfelt and artistic film...including her deep collaboration with
Production Designer Chris Jones and Set Decorator Traci Spadorcia SDSA! LADY BIRD
TELEVISION DECOR
Emmy-winning Set Decorator Jason Howard SDSA describes the
distinctive stylized edginess of the dynamic set decoration
by Claire Kaufman SDSA! AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT
A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE Set Decorator - Jason Howard SDSA AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE Set Decorator - Judi Giovanni SDSA FUTURE MAN Set Decorator - Nashon Petrushkin SDSA LIFE IN PIECES Set Decorator - Richard C. Walker SDSA THE MAYOR Set Decorator - Cynthia McCormac SDSA MOM Set Decorator - Ann Shea SDSA MARVEL'S RUNAWAYS Set Decorator - Amy Vuckovich SDSA SHAMLESS Set Decoration Buyers -
Jill Carvalho SDSA (Assoc), Eric LaBonte SDSA (Assoc)
SHE'S GOTTA HAVE ITSet Decorator - Cathy T. Marshall SDSA SHUT EYE: SEASON 2 Set Decorator - Susan Mina Eschelnach SDSA SMILF Set Decorator - Stephanie Beaurain SDSA VIKINGS Set Decorator - Jill Turner SDSA YOUNG SHELDON Set Decorators -
Richard C. Walker SDSA, Betty Berberian SDSA (Pilot) OUR SOULS AT NIGHT Set Decorator - Helen Britten SDSA
Playing at a theater near you:
ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD Set Decorators -
Letizia Santucci SDSA, Richard Roberts
DARKEST HOUR Set Decorator – Katie Spencer SDSA DOWNSIZING Set Decorators –
Karen Manthey SDSA, Odetta Stoddard, Patricia Larman SDSA FATHER FIGURES Set Decorators -
Jeanette Scott, Kimberly Wannop SDSA (Los Angeles) GOTTI- Set Decorator Gia Grosso SDSA HOSTILES Set Decorator - Edward McLoughlin SDSA JUST GETTING STARTED Set Decorator - Wendy Ozols-Barnes SDSA LADY BIRD Set Decorator - Traci Spadorcia SDSA LAST FLAG FLYING Set Decorator - Beauchamp Fontaine SDSA MOLLY'S GAME Set Decorators -
Sandy Reynolds-Wasco SDSA, Patricia Larman SDSA MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Set Decorator - Rebecca Alleway SDSA PHANTOM THREAD Set Decorator - Véronique Melery SDSA THE POST Set Decorator - Rena DeAngelo SDSA SUBURBICON Set Decorator - Jan Pascale SDSA THOR:RAGNAROK Set Decorator - Beverley Dunn SDSA
Production Designer - Ra Vincent SDSA WONDER WHEEL Set Decorator - Regina Graves 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: Jennifer Hayback SDSA Set Decorator
Lisa Son SDSA Set Decorator Lindsay Stephen SDSA Set Decorator
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