Board of directors

  • Michael Shaw

    PRODUCTION DESIGNER

    Michael settled in NYC after studying painting, sculpture & film at the RISD (BFA cum laude). While constructing scenery by day to support his fine art career by night, one of Michael’s first design jobs; a short film titled “THE ROOM” won top prizes at Cannes, Sundance and MOMA in 1993. Michael realized Production Design was the perfect career to mold all his creative interests under one roof. Consequently, Michael approaches every film as an artist.

  • Donald Mowat

    HAIR & MAKEUP HEAD

    Donald is a makeup artist known for his work on motion picture and television projects. Born in Montreal, Canada to British parents. He has earned international acclaim and numerous honors. He’s an Oscar and three-time BAFTA nominee for his hair, make up and prosthetics designs. His notable film credits include Dune, Blade Runner 2049, Sicario and more.

  • Eric Dean

    ART DIRECTOR

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  • Cheyenne Ford

    FOUNDER & PROGRAM DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION DESIGNER

    Cheyenne Ford's personal journey as a college dropout fuels her commitment to providing accessible education. Her true education began by reading online Production Design forums and learning-by-doing on film sets. She began as an entry level art PA often driving trucks of equipment around NYC and now works steadily as a Production Designer for feature films and commercials around the U.S. She has also been on both sides of mentorship programs as a mentor for the Local 829 union’s Equity Through Design initiative as well as being selected to participate in BAFTA Breakthrough USA's mentorship program.

  • Jordan Sayman

    PROGRAM COORDINATOR, ART DIRECTOR

    Jordan Sayman is originally from North Carolina and has worked in the film and television industry in various roles including Art Directing and Art Department Coordinating. She graduated with a B.F.A in Filmmaking with a concentration in Production Design from UNC School of the Arts. She enjoys hiking and painting in her spare time and is a new transplant to New York City. She is excited to be a part of Art Craft NYC and help further its mission of making the art department and filmmaking accessible.

Revolving door of industry specialists

  • PRODUCTION DESIGNER

    WYNN THOMAS

  • ART DIRECTOR

    MEGHAN BROWN

  • ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR

    AUDREY SOODOO-RAPHAEL

  • DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

    CHARLOTTE HORNSBY

  • ASSISTANT LOCATION MANAGER

    JULIA SEEBECK

  • ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR

    DONAVIN MERRIT

  • ART DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR

    KEVIN COBELLO

  • PRODUCTION DESIGNER

    SAM FROESCHLE

  • GRAPHIC DESIGNER

    ANA KALVO

  • KEY CARPENTER

    ED JOHNSON

  • KEY CARPENTER

    JULIA TORRES

  • SCENIC ARTIST

    CATHERINE NASCH

  • LOCAL 52 PROPERTY REP

    BARBARA KASTNER

  • CONCEPT ARTIST

    SADRA TEHRANI

  • COSTUME DESIGNER

    MARIA HOOPER

  • HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER

    DONALD MOWAT

  • PRODUCTION DESIGNER

    MICHAEL SHAW

  • LOCAL USA 829 ORGANIZER NATALIE ROBIN