Writer-director seeking a creative, resourceful Production Designer for a psychological horror short shooting in the Los Angeles area in May. The film is a performance-driven psychological horror story that will rely heavily on atmosphere, texture, and environmental storytelling. The production design will play a major role in shaping the emotional tone of the film. This is a paid indie production, but the goal is to keep the crew small, agile, and inventive. I'm particularly interested in designers who enjoy the challenge of creating cinematic spaces through ingenuity rather than large budgets. Examples of the kind of thinking this project needs: • Transforming simple locations into distinct environments through design • Building convincing spaces using found materials or low-cost sources • Creating multiple visual worlds within a limited footprint • Embracing the scrappy problem-solving spirit of independent filmmaking Think less "expensive location and furniture rentals" and more creative illusion-building. Tone inspirations include films like Barbarian, Antichrist, and Possession (1981). Ideal candidates will have: • Experience in production design, art direction, or set decoration for narrative work • Strong instincts for visual storytelling and mood • Comfort working with lean budgets and inventive solutions Please include: • Photos or examples of past work • Short bio or introduction • Availability in May Looking forward to seeing your work.
