Regina Graves - Set Decorator (A Complete Unknown, The Irishman)
Description
In today's episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Oscar, BAFTA, Critics Choice & Emmy nominated (and Emmy winning!) set decorator, Regina Graves, the creative mind behind the richly detailed world of A Complete Unknown, The Irishman, Fallout and other major film productions. Regina is US-born & NYC-based.
From her early days as an interior design student, to becoming a set decorator on one of the biggest films in the awards circuit this year, Regina shares her fascinating journey, the craft behind recreating historically authentic sets, and how she goes about finding the perfect pieces to decorate a film set.
In this episode, you'll learn;
- How Regina & her team recreated Bob Dylan's NYC apartment in A Complete Unknown
- The behind-the-scenes stories of sourcing authentic furniture, props, and materials
- How she builds a visual narrative across different time periods
- The inspiration and influences behind the sets of The Irishman
- ...and much more!
Whether you're a film buff, a budding set decorator or production designer, or just curious about what makes a movie come to life, this episode offers a rare look into the behind the scenes of set decorating.
Disclaimer: I keep referring to decorating as designing in this episode, so just know the majority of the time, I meant decorating! ;)
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