Set Decorators Society of America (SDSA)

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

The Digitizing of 30 plus years Continues... A Big Thank You to Effney Gardea SDSA, Kelsey Fowler SDSA, Gene Cane and Michelle Bufano for slogging through years of agendas, minutes, financials and getting them digitized. Thank you Mimi Clarke of Front Row Media for organizing the materials.

06/05/2026

OFFICE ROMANCE, Streaming now on Netflix, we caught up with film's Set Decorator Andrew Baseman SDSA who shared his insight on the set along with some set photos -- "Jennifer Lopez returns to the world of romantic comedies in Office Romance, playing Jackie Cruz, the president and CEO of Air Cruz Airlines. Early in prep, production designer Kristi Zea and I worked on a sleek, modern, and minimal design concept for Jackie’s House, based on early conversations we had with Jennifer’s team. We later refined it to make it more feminine with softer colors and curvy lines. Well, the third time was the charm, as the final concept we landed on was English Country, requested by Jennifer herself, perfectly capturing the spirit of Jackie Cruz and her love of all things British." - Andrew Baseman SDSA

05/20/2026

Welcome new members to the SDSA! We are storytellers, scavenger hunters, artists, problem-solvers, and chaos organizers. Whether you’re a seasoned Set Decorator, an Associate, Business Member, or Student just discovering the craft, we’re excited to have you in the family. Pull up chair, ask questions, share ideas. We look forward to welcoming you into a supportive community dedicated to creativity, collaboration, and the continued growth of our craft.

05/18/2026

Art for Film, SDSA Business Member, hosted the Spring 2026 SDSA East Coast General Membership Meeting on April 17th. Thank you to Art for Film founder, Jessica Heyman, and team for putting on this fun evening! The event showcased artists Joan Linder and Jonathan Podwil who are featured in Art for Film's inventory. Attendees enjoyed food, drinks, and a raffle!

05/10/2026

Award-winning Set Decorator Amy Wells SDSA swings big on the gigantic production, MICHAEL. Click our link in bio for the article With the help of History for Hire, Playback Technologies and a talented LA Set Decoration team, Amy Wells creates an authentic world as the backdrop to this epic origin story.

05/08/2026

WONDERCON 2026 was an unforgettable moment to reflect on the amazing work of SDSA members Bethany Barton, Lauri Gaffin, Lizzie Boyle, Don Diers, Michelle Hall, Prerna Chawla, Rae Deslich, Ashley Michelle Marsh, and Julie Drach, who generously presented three panels, shared photos and talked about their work. The SDSA strives to educate and elevate at events such as Wondercon.

05/07/2026

Multiple Award winning Set Decorator, Ann Shea SDSA shares fun and insightful notes on the Netflix comedy series LEANNE in the latest Set Decor article!
Utilizing SDSA business members such as Warner Brothers Property and Upholstery Dept, Lennie Marvin’s Prop Heaven, Omega Cinema Props and Air Designs, Ann creates another rich television experience. Click here to link: https://www.setdecorators.org/?name=LEANNE&art=SetDecor_features_LEANNE

04/30/2026

The first SDSA Office Hours session was a real treat!

Student & associate members got real talk from award-winning Set Decorators about breaking into the industry, mastering research & logistics, navigating union entry, and building careers from PA to Set Decorator.

Jan Pascale (Mank), David Schlesinger (Severance), Ellen Reede (Palm Royale), Claudette Didul (Mad Men), and Mary Ellen Hendrick-Correa (WandaVision) shared career paths, buyer skills, regional differences, and the challenges nobody talks about.

THIS is what your SDSA membership gets you—insider access, honest advice, and a direct line to working professionals.

Next session coming this fall. Don't miss it!

04/28/2026

Once again SETDECOR magazine shares the most iconic set decoration details from Television and Film! Always available 24/7, these indexed archived articles provide details (and resources!) found nowhere else online! Watch and re-watch interviews from SDSA member award winning Production Design and Set Decorator teams. Find links to all recent articles by clicking on the SETDECOR cover image when on setdecorators.org home page or magazine archive in menu, as well as our links in bio.