Beck Whelpdale
ART DIRECTOR
SERVICES
SCENIC
Scenic Artist
Specialising in
Set Design &
Construction
Paint Props,
In Production?
Standby
Art Direction & Scenic Arts.
Pre-Production?
Set Design &
Scenic Arts.
HELLO
Hi
I'm
Beck
Working at hight
In Yorkshire?
Me too!
ART DIRECTION | SET DESIGN | SCENIC ARTS | SET DECORATION | BESPOKE PROP MAKING | COSTUME
Working to scale
Colour matching
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Ageing ungracefully
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ART DIRECTION | SET DESIGN | SCENIC ARTS | SET DECORATION | BESPOKE PROP MAKING | COSTUME
Beck Whelpdale
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& Production Design
Projects
From the Sketch Book, to the Screen...
Independent film, immersive theatre, opera, festivals and events. With every project I am a part of, it is my passion to successfully achieve goals through innovative ideas, especially in the face of budget limitations.
Alchemy is something I take very seriously, and I prioritise recycling materials used within every set I create. I aim to limit waste where ever possible, ensuring set pieces and materials go on to be used recycled in another film or stage production. I hardly ever visit the tip, and if I do, its usually to pick something up!
Somewhere else?
I'll meet you there!
THE PRIDE OF WADE ELLISON | SCENIC PAINTER
Private portfolio
Gallery
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I'm skilled in model making, poly carving, sculpture, and casting, enabling me to make bespoke scenery and props to specifications, or design them from scratch.
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PRODUCTION DESIGN
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To create this infinite world of mazes, I had to design a set which could be completely flexible, including carpets, walls and ceilings.
To ensure flexibility without compromising on aesthetic, I created a series of almost identical cubicles, with individual ceiling panels to accompany each respective cube or wall. This would then enable Directors Jonny Moore and Leonora Lin-Moore, to manipulate the identical cubicles at will, into a series of mind-bending corridors and configurations.
The entire set consisting of 24 doors, 5 walls, 32 cubicles and over 40 adjustable ceiling panels is by far the largest set I've designed, standing 23 Metres long by16 metres wide.
PROPS
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SCENIC PAINTING
Natural
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I'm skilled in model making, poly carving, sculpture, and casting, enabling me to make bespoke scenery and props to specifications, or design them from scratch.
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Dirty
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​I provide a wealth of scenic painting techniques including spraying,
stencilling, faux effects, texture, and ageing. I am able to interpret designs and work well under pressure to meet a deadline.
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I understand the importance of continuity and have a keen eye for detail. I am aware of the dos and don'ts when dressing and have experience with Sci fi, Drama and period Western.
DRESSING & SET DECORATION
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SCENIC CARPENTRY & SET CONSTRUCTION
I can build a set to specifications, by co-ordinating a team or by working as part of one.
I traditionally work with stage flats
I'm skilled in creating 3D scenery and props using poly carving, sculpture, and casting. techniques.
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WARDROBE
I'm experienced in dressing Lead Dancers and Principles. I have a strong knowledge of period clothing and fastenings. I work on a freelance basis and am happy to tour.
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2018 - Charge Scenic Artist | Film (feature) 'Triple Word Score'
Designer | Tim Dickle
Director | Carl Hunter
Goldfinch Studios
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2017 - Stand by Art Director | Film (Feature) 'Gatecrash'
Designer | Boadicea Shouls
Director | Lawrence Gough
BirdBox Entertainment
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2017 - Scenic Artist | Film (Feature) 'Gatecrash'
Designer | Boadicea Shouls
Director | Lawrence Gough
BirdBox Entertainment
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2017 - Scenic Artist | Film (Feature) 'Die Betrogene' (Cheated)
Designer | Carola Gauster
Director | Andreas Linke
UFA Fiction
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2017 - Wardrobe Assistant
Live EventElton John European Tour 2017
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2017 - Standby Scenic Painter | Film (Feature) 'SOLIS'
Designer | Tony Noble
Director | Carl Srathie
GSP Studios
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2016 - Scenic Artist | Set Decorator | Film (Feature) 'SOLIS'
Designer | Tony Noble
Director | Carl Srathie
GSP Studios
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2016 - Scenic Painter | Film (Feature) 'End of Term'
Designer | Dominic Divine
Director | Mark Murphy
GSP Studios
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2016 - Dresser | Theatre Production 'Der Rosenkavalier'
Director | Aleksandar Markovic
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2016 - Set builder | Theatre Production 'SWARM'
Riptide Immersive Theatre
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2016 - Dresser | Theatre Production 'Andrea Chenier'
Director | Annabel Arden
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2015 - Dresser | Theatre Production 'Kiss me Kate'
Director | Jo Davis
Opera North
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2013 - Art Director | Film (Short) 'The Resurrection'
Director | Nishant Agarwala
Met Film School
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2013 - Production Designer | Film (Feature) 'Hear the Doors'
Directors | Leonora and Jonathan Moore
MoQi Productions
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2012 - Art Director | Film (Short) 'Surviving Alba'
Designer | Jesus Delgado
Director | Angel Delgado
NEWFOUND Planet Films
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2012 - Art Director | Film (Short) 'Space Boy'
Director | John Quarrell
QProductions Multimedia
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2011 - Production Designer | TV Pilot | 'Models, Misfits and Mayhem'
Director | Matthew Arnold
Mighty Fine Productions
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2010 - Art department Assistant | Film (Short) 'The Pride of Wade Ellison'
Designer | Chloe Kletsa
Director | Sean Branigan
The National Film and Television School
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2010 - Production Designer | TV Pilot | 'After the Break'
Director | Matthew Arnold
Marniemedia
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