Designing a Movie Set with Madie Hays

Multitudes

Have you ever wondered how a set is designed for your favorite show?

In this episode, I sit down with Madie Hays, who designs sets for tv, film, and theater productions.
Madie Hays is an LA-based Art Director, Scenic & Production Designer currently working mostly in TV and film. You can find her set designs on Apple TV +, HBO Max, and Netflix.
We get into a multitude of topics including:

• how a set is built
• Madie’s experiences working on shows
• what to look for in a set as a viewer
• sustainability and diversity in the industry
• tips for for anyone interested in set design and the film/tv industry
• recommended shows for viewing beautifully created sets

Chapter Markers

05:15 | How is a TV, Film, or Theater Set Built?

18:41 | Madie's Story in Set Design

24:21 | Examples of Madie's Projects

28:18 | Tips for Anyone Interested in Being a Set Designer

31:18 | What You Can Look for in a Set

33:10 | Researching for Period Pieces

35:17 | What Happens to a Set After a Show?

35:58 | Sustainability and Diversity

38:29 | Madie's Recs for Beautiful Sets

Links!

Andor

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Music: Pasemos el Rato by Autohacker
Where to find Madie:

• Instagram: @hashtag_madie
• Website: Madie Hays

Where to find me:

• Instagram: @multitudes.podcast
• Website: multitudespodcast.com