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PDC member Barbara Ling, production designer of Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood and Michael, passed away at 73 on July 9, 2026.

The PDC is thrilled to announce the first round of key speakers for the 2026 Production Designers Gathering! We are honored and grateful to feature such an incredible array of talent and experience.

Production Designer Dean Tavoularis, one of cinema’s greatest production designers, passed away in Paris at the age of 93.

The PDC and sponsors Astek celebrated with PDC members in Los Angeles in honor of Academy Award nominated production designers.

The Oscar-winning designers of La La Land launched the McHurley Film Center’s gallery with an inside look at how movies are built.

Introducing the 2026 PDC Coordinators! Our team is mostly made of volunteers who run our organization – from programming and communications to events and partnerships. We welcome our new team and look forward to collaborating on a full program this year!