This independent feature film is a vacation dramedy about three siblings who haven’t seen each other in two years. Now, as young adults, these siblings hope to rekindle their bond on a reunion vacation to Key West. However, tensions begin to arise from deception, secrets, and the same open wound that drove them apart.
As a production designer, I’m responsible for shaping the entire visual aesthetic of a film. I oversee the look and feel of the story through props, costumes, set design, and any graphics created for the film’s world. My goal is to build a cohesive visual environment that supports the narrative, enhances character, and brings the director’s vision to life.
Using InDesign, I created a fully original book cover for the film by developing a fictional romance storyline, casting and photographing models to embody the characters, and editing and designing the final layout. By building every element from scratch, including the concept, imagery, and visual design, I created a prop that feels authentic and seamlessly supports the world of the film.
A top donor’s name of the feature was used as the author of the book.
These photos show some of the spaces that I had to decorate. When dressing a space, it becomes a powerful tool in storytelling, so by adjusting props, furniture, color, and small environmental details, I was able to shift the mood and completely change how the location is perceived. With the right textures, colors, and objects, even Rochester, New York, can feel like Key West.
For the film, I created most of the artwork seen on the walls throughout our sets. This included using photos I shot myself, designing scene‑specific graphics like posters, and incorporating artwork that other contributing artists or I provided. Building all of these pieces in‑house ensured the visuals matched the film’s aesthetic and prevented any future copyright issues.