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Set designers and dressers: how does one become one?

Not that acting and writing and producing aren't great, but I'm really into the unheralded jobs, scene-setting in the background (literally). Everyone says 'Start on a swing gang' but how do you even get in there?

Effie asked in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report
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    You could also start as an art intern for any movie looking for one. On the low budgets the interns often are the swing gang.

    You could also look into interning in a theater art department.

    There are hundreds of really talented art people in Seattle, get out there and meet some of them (see other comments below about the monthly happy hour and the NWFF board).

    Once you meet them, offer to take them to lunch or coffee. Always pay for the lunch or coffee even if they try to split the check. You will have earned the right to keep in touch when they need someone one their next project.

    Jennifer Roth answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report
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    If you're new to the business, I recommend you try to get some work as a Production Asst. From there you can move to different jobs. Let the production staff know you're interested in the Art Dept and they may have you help the Art Dept when needed. This gives you a chance to work with those crews. The other thing is, look up Art Directors and Prop Masters in the Index and start calling them.

    madzola answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report
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    Big fancy Scenography degrees can be had at certain european/german colleges... otherwise, get your hands dirty with theatre and with indie/college films. www.Productionhub.com isn't a terrible place to surf for art dept jobs (in events, TV and industrials especially), and www.backstagejobs.com can occasional throw you a bone too. Both list internships that might be right up your alley.

    Rev.Enant answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report
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