What are the responsibilities of a Production Designer?

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    The Production Designer is responsible for creating and designing the “look” of the film – that is the sets, costumes, props etc. He/she is head of the Art Department and works closely with the Director in an attempt to put their vision on the screen.

    Benjamin Craig

    Benjamin Craig is an award-winning filmmaker and chief executive of Cinemagine Media Limited. With a career spanning theatre, film, and new media, his credits include Waiting for Gorgo and Sparks and Embers. He is the author of the Cannes and Sundance Festival Virgin's Guides and has written for Vogue and GQ. Based in London, he is also the founder of filmmaking.net and holds a Masters in Producing Film & Television from Royal Holloway, University of London.

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