From 2011 until 2021, I worked internationally as a contractor within the art department. The following provides an impression of my role within the film and TV, which, although varied, was essentially that of the architect for film sets.
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INTERNATION TV COMMERCIALS:
Ford, Netflix, American Express, US POLO, MacDonalds, Fruit of the Loom, VW Amarok, Loka, Coca-Cola, KFC, Kotlin, Warka, PMU, Xeljanx, Lu, Rogers, Rani, Sanlam, FNB, OLX, Regional Brands, Prisma, Fleurop, Toro, Euronics, Nurofen, CYDR
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MY ROLE IN FILM EXPLAINED:
Although no two days were the same, my role in film and TV generally looked like this:
I created 3D models and renders of proposed designs, either following others' directions or using my own imagination. This process allowed the design to be reviewed, iterated upon, and approved. 3D models are advantageous because they are easily understood by everyone, unlike technical drawings which may lack atmosphere, or be misinterpreted. Given the substantial budgets involved, securing informed agreement from all top decision-makers was essential.
Afterward, I produced technical 2D "working drawings" derived from the 3D models. These drawings, which included floor plans, elevations, sections, and detailed elements, were used by the construction department to execute the build.
I frequently conducted surveys of existing locations. Using this information, we could design and plan for alterations such as building, painting, and set dressing. For example, we might convert a Cape Town warehouse into a Somalian prison, a Thai marketplace, or an LA airport.
I was responsible for overseeing the construction and scenicing of my sets, ensuring that the set's 'vision' was realised. My duties did not include performing physical construction myself.
20th Century Studios
Location: Cape Town (2016)
Production Designer: Craig Lanthrop (CAN)
Art Director: Shane Bunce (SA)
Art Director: Greg Cleaver (SA)
Art Director: Shan Stride (SA)
Production house: Gatehouse Commercials
Location: Cape Town (2018)
Production Designer: Willow Howell (SA)
Art Director: Shan Stride (SA)
This job involved the production of four Loka commercials and pack shots.
Production house: Artichoke
Location: Cape Town (2019)
Production Designer: Roberto Bonelli (DKN)
Art Director: Erin Turchetti (SA)
Set Designer: Shan Stride (SA)
Netflix
Location: South Africa (2018)
Production Designer: Kevin Phipps (UK)
Set Designer: Shan Stride (SA)
Production House: Disney, Moonlighting, Constantin.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa (2019)
Production Designer: Darryl Hammer (SA)
Art Diretor: Patric O' Connor (SA)
Set Designer: Shan Stride (SA)
Production House: Netflix
Location: London, UK (2020)
Production Designer: Simon Rogers (UK)
Set Designer: Shan Stride (SA)
Production House: Apple TV
Location: London, UK (2020)
Production Designer: Lisa Hall (UK)
Set Designer: Shan Stride (SA)
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