Decorating Pages: TV and Film Design

Production Designer John El Manahi has over two decades of experience in designing sets for films. Recently, El Manahi has been busy working on his latest project, "Spinning Gold," a biopic about the life and career of legendary music producer Neil Bogart who was the cofounder of Casablanca Records. El Manahi's work on "Spinning Gold" perfectly capturing the glitz and glamor of the music industry in the 1970s. From recreating iconic recording studios to designing elaborate concert stages, El Manahi has brought the film's setting to life.Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadioFollow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTokContact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.comwww.decoratingpagespodcast.comDecorating Pages is a top-rated podcast that provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the design process of popular TV shows and films. Each episode features interviews with renowned Set Decorators, Production Designers, Producers, Directors, and Actors, who share their design inspirations, stories, and insights on bringing sets to life on-screen. Tune in to Decorating Pages to explore the fascinating world of TV and film design and learn from some of Hollywood's most talented creators.

On this episode I speak with Production Designer Jennifer Möller, who’s recent film “Sick” on Amazon will make you think twice about taking off that mask after covid. The horror film has a fresh take on the dangers of living through the pandemic. Jenny has been focusing on Production Designing films like “Wildcat”, “Happily”, “Wish Upon a Unicorn” and also has been Art Directing on projects inbetween. We talk about “Sick” and her experiences jumping back and forth from Art Director to Production Designer. You can check out her work and her design process on her website www.Jennymoller.comSubscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadioFollow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTokContact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.comwww.decoratingpagespodcast.comDecorating Pages, the podcast that gives you an exclusive backstage pass to the captivating world of TV and film design. Hosted by a seasoned industry expert, each episode takes you on a thrilling journey through the creative process of some of Hollywood's most iconic sets. You'll hear firsthand accounts from the brilliant minds behind the scenes- Set Decorators, Production Designers, Producers, Directors, and Actors- as they divulge their secrets about bringing the magic of the screen to life. Get ready for an awe-inspiring experience as we uncover the design inspirations, challenges, and triumphs that make these sets truly unforgettable. With Decorating Pages, you'll be transported from the page to the screen in a way you've never experienced before.

On this episode I speak with Costume Designer Queensylvia Akuchie. With her parents coming from Nigeria, she is a first generation American and grew up in Washington D.C. She started her costume designer path while attending school in Atlanta. Interning and working her way up in the costume department on many Tyler Perry projects like “Madea goes to Jail”, “Madea's Witness Protection” and other features like “Gone Girl” “American Made”, “The Equalizer 2”, “Coming 2 America” and more. She is currently the Costume Designer on the second season of Peacock's “Bel-Air”. Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadioFollow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTokContact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.comwww.decoratingpagespodcast.comDecorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each episode I’ll be sharing design stories from some of Hollywoods’ most famous sets. I’ll have interviews from Set Decorators, Production Designers, Producers, Directors and Actors about creating the look of tv and film, about their design inspirations, and stories that take sets from page to screen.

On this episode I speak with Set Decorator Erinistine Hipper who is nominated this year for Best Production Design for her work on the film “All Quiet on the Western Front”. She has also been nominated this award season for the ADG and BAFTA and nominated for an ADG and won the SDSA award for her set decoration for the film “Tar”. The dramatic difference in her work in these two films shows the scope not just of her enormous talent but the versatile scope of a set decorator’s career.Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadioFollow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter adecoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTokContact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.comwww.decoratingpagespodcast.comDecorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each episode I’ll be sharing design stories from some of Hollywoods’ most famous sets. I’ll have interviews from Set Decorators, Production Designers, Producers, Directors and Actors about creating the look of tv and film, about their design inspirations, and stories that take sets from page to screen.

This week's episode I speak with my friend, Set Decorator, David Smith. David has been working non stop since the Covid break on projects like” Inventing Anna”, jumping in with Jan Pascale on :Top Gun: Maverick” and “Air”, the first season of “The Old Man”, The upcoming film “Knox goes away” directed by Michael Keaton and just released on Netflix “Your Place or Mine”. He talks about the book budget, auditioning bathtubs and how the film came together with the different styles of the main characters. He is currently starting up the second season of “The Old Man”.Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadioFollow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTokContact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.comwww.decoratingpagespodcast.comDecorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each episode I’ll be sharing design stories from some of Hollywoods’ most famous sets. I’ll have interviews from Set Decorators, Production Designers, Producers, Directors and Actors about creating the look of tv and film, about their design inspirations, and stories that take sets from page to screen.

If you are one of the few people not watching "The Last of Us"... you need to get on it ASAP. In this week's episode I speak with Production Designer John Paino who has brought this incredibly beloved video game to life. Designing this post-apocalyptic world with 180 locations, no permanent sets to fall back on, building full towns, neighborhoods, tunnels all with the look of 20 years of growth and destruction. We also discuss his production designs of "The Morning Show", "Big Little Lies", "The Shrink Next Door", "Sharp Objects" and "Dallas Buyers Club".Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadioFollow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTokContact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.comwww.decoratingpagespodcast.comDecorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each episode I’ll be sharing design stories from some of Hollywoods’ most famous sets. I’ll have interviews from Set Decorators, Production Designers, Producers, Directors and Actors about creating the look of tv and film, about their design inspirations, and stories that take sets from page to screen.

On this episode I talk with Set Decorator Tara Stephanson-Fong. Tara grew up in Hollywood and was introduced to the world of production design by her father, Edward Stephanson, who was a production Designer with credits like The Golden Girls, Good Times, Sanford and Son, Maude and many other iconic sets.. Tara started interning at a young age on sets where she learned the art department and progressed to assistant art director. She then shifted her focus on Set Decoration with credits on such long running hit shows like “3rd Rock From the Sun”, “That 70’s Show”, “Greek”, “Modern Family”, “B Positive” and now the Netflix hit “That 90’s Show”. Tara also is the owner of Hollywood Studio Gallery, one the best resources in Hollywood for cleared artwork for use in TV and film. www.hollywoodstudiogallery.com (http://www.hollywoodstudiogallery.com/)Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadioFollow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTokContact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.comwww.decoratingpagespodcast.comDecorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each episode I’ll be sharing design stories from some of Hollywoods’ most famous sets. I’ll have interviews from Set Decorators, Production Designers, Producers, Directors and Actors about creating the look of tv and film, about their design inspirations, and stories that take sets from page to screen.

On this episode I speak with my friend, Production Designer Denise Pizzini. Denise is an award winning Production Designer whose work includes “Better Call Saul”, HBO’s “Run”, “The Muppets”, “Community”, “Speechless” and that’s just for Production Design!. She also has Set Decorated films like "The Italian Job", "Thirteen Days", "Life as a House", "A Walk in the Clouds" and more. She has won an ADG award for Excellence in Production Design for “The Muppets” which was also nominated for an Emmy. She is currently nominated for an ADG award for the final season of “Better Call Saul”.www.denisepizzini.comSubscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadioFollow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTokContact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.comwww.decoratingpagespodcast.comDecorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each episode I’ll be sharing design stories from some of Hollywoods’ most famous sets. I’ll have interviews from Set Decorators, Production Designers, Producers, Directors and Actors about creating the look of tv and film, about their design inspirations, and stories that take sets from page to screen.

Thank you for listening to 100 episodes of Decorating Pages! It's been an educational and rewarding experience to bring this podcast to you. I hope you have enjoyed hearing from some of the most creative people in the tv and film industry. I know I have learned so much from my guests and listening to their creative process. On this 100th episode, I recap some of my favorite guests, share what the top downloaded episodes were, who was the guest fan favorite and more. Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadioFollow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTokContact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.comwww.decoratingpagespodcast.comDecorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each episode I’ll be sharing design stories from some of Hollywoods most famous sets. I’ll have interviews from Set Decorators, Production Designers, Producers, Directors and Actors about creating the look of tv and film, about their design inspirations, and stories that take sets from page to screen.

Are you in the Holiday spirit? This weeks’ episode I’m talking about how the Holiday decor in classic films gets us in a festive mood! Films that are classics like Miracle on 34th street to modern day gems like Elf. Also, giving some online holiday decor buying tips.Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadioFollow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTokContact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.comwww.decoratingpagespodcast.comDecorating Pages is a podcast dedicated to taking you behind the scenes of the designs of your favorite TV shows and Films. Each episode I’ll be sharing design stories from some of Hollywoods most famous sets. I’ll have interviews from Set Decorators, Production Designers, Producers, Directors and Actors about creating the look of tv and film, about their design inspirations, and stories that take sets from page to screen.