Forum

Working in an industry of shifting financial realities, production designers at times find themselves victims of circumstances beyond their control. Our colleagues describe their experiences and their methods of coping with the unexpected.

I find so many gifts and enhancements from nature, locations and the movie god that I try to stay open to see them all

The field of production design animation is relatively unfamiliar to many live-action production designers. To shed a light on the practice we invited four colleagues to discuss their work and art.

This month our question confronts the recent revelations of sexual harassment and emotional abuse in our industry. The topic has been a frequent matter of discussion in these past months, so we asked our colleagues to help grapple with this difficult subject by writing their thoughts.

Production Design is not an obvious career decision, and often the road to becoming a production designer is a winding one. Our colleagues share their stories about moments of revelation and the factors that lead them to choosing their profession.

Working as a production designer often means embracing a freelance lifestyle, including periods of inactivity and unemployment. Our colleagues share advice and personal experience from their quiet periods between projects.