Art Director in Kentucky: Production Design for Film & Television
Bring your world to life on time and on budget. With over a decade of hands-on experience across major streaming series, independent features, and commercial sets, I deliver premium visual storytelling that anchors your narrative.
Based in South-Central KY | Available for Travel Statewide
From Concept to Set: Comprehensive Art Department Solutions
You need more than talent on a chaotic set. You need absolute reliability. From managing tight indie budgets to coordinating large-scale builds, I deliver seamless visual execution.
- Full-Scale Set Construction: Turning scripts into physical, detailed environments, whether you need a pristine historic ballroom or a gritty, post-apocalyptic wasteland.
- Production Design & Art Direction: Comprehensive management of props, set decoration, and overall visual continuity tailored to your director’s lens.
- Creative Logistics & Budget Optimization: Maximizing on-screen production value while keeping tight commercial or feature schedules perfectly on track.
Industry Partners & Collaborations
Bringing stories to life requires a unified creative effort. As an experienced Art Director in Kentucky, I partner with a diverse range of production teams to ensure flawless execution on set:
- Producers & Line Producers: Delivering high-production-value environments that stay strictly within your budget and schedule constraints.
- Production Designers: Acting as your trusted local right hand, executing your precise creative vision, and managing local crew and logistics.
- Commercial Brands & Agencies: Crafting sharp, captivating backdrops and prop styling that elevate your brand narrative.
Every production is unique. Whether you need a comprehensive department head or a seamless local collaborator, let’s build something unforgettable.
Featured Film & Television Credits
Mujo (2020)
Role: Production Designer
Independent Short Film Series
Directorial Debut of Steve Squall
This Must Be It (2025)
Role: Production Designer
Independent Feature
2nd Feature Film by Tommy Baker
Blackbird (2020)
Role: Art Director
Short Film | Dir. Mike Thompson
Lost Ollie (2022)
Role: Art Director
Netflix Limited Series
4x Emmy Award-Winning Production
Dir. Peter Ramsey (Academy Award Winner)
Silo (2019)
Role: Art Director
Feature Film | Oscilloscope
Dir. Marshall Burnette
The Prayer Box (2018)
Role: Art Director
Feature Film | Cinedigm
Starring Denise Richards & Grant Chism
Rust Creek (2018)
Role: Art Dept Leadperson
Feature Film | IFC Films
Dir. Jen McGowan
Saint Clare (2024)
Role: Art Dept Leadperson
Feature Film | Screen Gems
Dir. Mitzi Peirone | Starring Bella Thorne
The Devil Below (2021)
Role: Art Dept Leadman
Feature Film | Vertical Entertainment
Dir. Bradley Parker
Don’t Tell a Soul (2020)
Role: On Set Dresser
Feature Film | Lionsgate
Starring Rainn Wilson
One Must Fall (2018)
Role: Set Decorator
Feature Film | Dir. Antonio Pantoja
Smoketown (2018)
Role: Set Decorator
TV Series | TBN
The Midwife’s Deception (2018)
Role: On Set Dresser
Lifetime TV Movie | Dir. Letia Clouston
The Story Behind the Story (2022)
Role: Set Decorator
TV Series | TBN
Mike Rowe Production Series
Additional Production Experience
Killer Night Shift (2018)
Role: Associate Producer
Anastasia (2020)
Role: Special Effects Tech
Better Start Running (2018)
Role: Carpenter
Desperation Road (2023)
Role: Transpo Driver
Her Worst Nightmare (2018)
Role: Location Manager
Holler (2020)
Role: Transpo Driver
Hunter’s Moon (2020)
Role: Carpenter
InstaPsycho (2020)
Role: Production Assistant
Locked In (2017)
Role: Promo Photographer
Loss Prevention (2018)
Role: BTS Photographer
My Teacher My Obsession (2018)
Role: Location Manager
Secrets in Suburbia (2017)
Role: Promo Photographer
Terror Trips (2021)
Role: Special Thanks
The Path of Rage (2015)
Role: Editor
Technical Expertise & Creative Execution
On-Set Leadership
From major indie features to high-profile commercial campaigns (including regional work for brands like Humana and General Electric), I manage full-scale set construction, props, and set decoration. I specialize in turning scripts into physical, detailed environments that optimize camera angles and lighting.
Process & Technical Workflow
Every design is anchored in precise planning. I collaborate with incoming Production Designers and Directors to refine 3D set designs, develop detailed sketches, and establish visual continuity—translating raw concepts into structured, camera-ready builds.
Pre-Production Consulting
For projects in early development or out-of-state teams prepping a Kentucky shoot, I offer comprehensive remote and on-site consulting. This includes detailed script breakdowns, realistic local budgeting advice, and localized logistics management to ensure your physical production runs flawlessly.
Industry Endorsements & Peer Reviews
“Marshall’s work elevated our project to a whole new level. He handled challenges on the fly and delivered amazing results.”
– Teri Whitaker, Production Designer
“Marshall’s creativity brought our vision to life beautifully. His attention to detail made all the difference.”
– Letia Clouston, Director
Let’s Build Your Next Project Together
Exceptional production value starts with a rock-solid art department. Whether you are prepping an independent feature, scheduling a regional commercial shoot, or looking for an experienced local Art Director in Kentucky to anchor your out-of-state crew, let’s collaborate.