Welcome to Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick! One of the unsung positions in your favorite TV show or movie is the Production Manager. The Production Manager is charged with keeping many aspects of a production on time and on budget, to say nothing of securing the perfect shooting locations. This week, Beth and Caroline speak with one of the best Production Managers in the business, Tom Whelan. With over 30 plus years in film and television, Tom is a treasure trove of stories and insightful advice on how to manage, not only tight deadlines, but also, a multitude of personalities. Do not miss this interview!
The Interview with Tom begins at Time Code: 4:44
As you’ll hear in the interview, Tom is a Line Producer on the upcoming BET+ Original Television Series, Diarra Kilpatrick’s Diarra From Detroit. Diarra From Detroit is a dark comedy that follows a divorcing school teacher (Diarra Kilpatrick) who refuses to believe she’s been ghosted by her rebound Tinder date. Her search for the missing man pulls her into a decades-old mystery involving the Detroit underworld. As the case unfolds, her co-workers, friends, and lovers become unlikely allies as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole.
Diarra From Detroit Premieres on March 21st, Streaming BET+. Watch HERE!
Check out the Trailer for Diarra From Detroit below:
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For over 35 years, Beth Kushnick has created character-driven settings for countless award-winning television series and feature films. As a Set Decorator, she’s composed visuals that both capture and enhance any story. Now, she wants to help you capture and enhance YOUR story.
Join Beth and her co-host, Caroline Daley, each week as they go behind the scenes of Hollywood’s magic, and give you approachable, yet sophisticated tips to realize the space that best expresses who you are.
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Website: DecoratingTheSet.com
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Credits:
“Giraffes” by Harrison Amer, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.
This is an original production of Pod Clubhouse Productions, LLC. Produced, engineered and edited at Pod Clubhouse Studios. For more information, visit our Website.
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