Nathan Krochmal

Assisted department in the set up and management of office space. Completed period research on WWII, communicated with vendors throughout the area and completed preliminary measurements for set placement and reference.

Production Designer of period boxing film. Transformed a warehouse into presentably boxing academy with built in office space in under $700. Managed crew of 20 in pre-production, building, painting and construction phases.

Alongside the production designer, reconstructed a to scale 40 foot section of class 13 German U-Boat on a budget of $2500. Also, constructed a 10 foot 1/10 scale version of the U-boat and live scale conning tower as well. Co-lead crew of 60 over 12 week construction build and transport of set between sound stages.

Art department intern working closely with coordinator and PA to manage office upkeep, research, duplicate color boards, create location folders and set presentation boards. Created few graphics using Adobe Creative Suite and distributed drawings and information to department heads.

Alongside designer reconstructed period WWII camp in backwoods of North Carolina. Complete with fox holes, barricades, tank obstacles and manufactured iron hedgehogs. Co-managed 20 person crew throughout production, and completed 1/4 scale model of Belgian farmhouse for miniature shooting.

Worked with designer to build main characters living space. 30'x20'x10' bedroom, complete with bay window, return ceilings, inset doors, coves and laminate flooring. Oversaw 6 person crew during 2 week build, mudding, sanding and painting.

1880's period piece taking place in backwoods cabin of West Virginia. Renovated entire cabin and outfitted it with period furniture and fixtures, and bucket well too. Oversaw 20 person crew.

Worked with designer to design special effects table for Siberian tundra back drop. Executed fake snow and wind effects, as well as dry ice effects for falling fog in freezer.