#66 Becoming a Set Designer for TV & Feature Films | Cece Destefano

If you have a passion for designing and like to manage large projects, becoming a set designer might be for you.This week Cece Destefano, Production Designer, for Alias, Empire, and They/Them, shares how she got started in the industry.  In this episode, she talks about how to get your big break, her favorite gear, and how to get started. Listen to learn how to become a set designer for TV and feature films. Key points:1:26 - How she got started6:03 - How to get your big break11:08 - Big break19:11 - Set structure for the production designer, set decorating, and art department 23:15 - Favorite set to build for Alias 29:07 - Top 5 resources  32:23 - Favorite gear38:17 - Pay rate40:39 - Something going wrong 43:31 - Budgeting for construction costs47:52 - How to get into the industry Links:IMDBWebsiteArtemis ProSpectroBosch Laser Measure Sun SeekerScriptation Connect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources