Join us in exploring the artistry and technical mastery behind fabrication in set decoration. This panel brings together Production Designers, Set Decorators, and their key collaborators to discuss how fabricated builds shape the visual storytelling of film and television.
Panelists will share case studies from their work on Five Nights at Freddy’s, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how ideas evolve from design concepts into fully realized, fabricated elements on set. The discussion will highlight the creative collaboration between Designers and Decorators, the decision-making process around fabrication versus sourcing, and the challenges of crafting hero props, immersive environments, and unforgettable details.
Panelists:
Production Designer Marc Fisichella
Set Decorator Claire Sanchez
Special Effects Coordinator Donnie Dean
About the Organizer:
The Set Decorators Society of America is an international non-profit professional association, comprised of Set Decorators, Associates, Students, and supporting Business Members. Founded in 1993, the SDSA is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of excellence in the field worldwide. The SDSA strives to inspire, teach, and preserve the legacy of the craft of set decoration in motion pictures and television through SETDECOR, its online magazine, INSIDE THE SET, its online in-depth behind-the-scenes interviews, which can be found on the SDSA website, and through panel discussions and educational outreach.
