Summary

My name is Bethany Ekstrand, I'm a director and set designer, and if you're making a film I want to be a part of it. Let's make some great things!

Credits

9/23 – 10/23

Production Designer (Lead) Survive

Film (Feature-length) Details
9/23 – 10/23

Working with the director and cinematographer to design the feel and look of the set pieces, props, and locations of the film. Managing a team to create all pieces both on and off location. Creative problem-solving on set to roll with changes to scripts, mitigate problems and help flow of the whole film.

5/23 – 5/23

Set Decorator The Cave

Film (Short) Details
5/23 – 5/23

Working with the Production Designer to create and arrange rooms to fit with the designer and director's vision. Having a strong sense of design and space to create 360 sets.

5/23 – 5/23

Art Director Franklin Pictures

Sacramento Kings — Advertising — Franklin Pictures, LLC Details
5/23 – 5/23

Working with the Production Designer to help shape the concept of design. Ensure all work gets completed to the PD's vision. Supervising crew and helping build set pieces. Helping with the team to build and design sets and props. Working on set and leading the crew to help the Production Designer in creating on-set tweaks and resets.

3/23 – 3/23

Art Department Assistant No Address

Film (Feature-length) Details
3/23 – 3/23

Assistant to props and set design leads to help the art department to run smoothly. Taking on urgent needs and helping create graphics, set pieces, and props. Resetting props and set pieces.

1/23 – 1/23

Production Designer Digital Us - Time Horzion

Music Video Details
1/23 – 1/23

Creating graphics and organizing on set pieces to create an environment that enhances the story of the music video.

7/22 – 1/23

Production Designer Look! The Invisible Man

Film (Short) Details
7/22 – 1/23

Working with the director and other departments to design and create set pieces and props. Designing on set to ensure it aligns with the director's creative vision.

1/22 – 1/23

Editor (Adobe Premiere on Mac)

Staff Position — Percival Studios Details
1/22 – 1/23

Editing Various commercials, music videos and social media content.

9/22 – 10/22

Still Photographer Polarlight Productions

Avanti Body — Advertising — Polarlight Productions Details
9/22 – 10/22

stills, and social media marketing content

Media

Recos

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Bethany is one of the first phone calls I make when creative problem-solving. Having worked together for over 7 years, Her enthusiasm and encouragement is invaluable. As a production designer, Bethany has a strong artistic vision while also being a t ...MORE...
Bethany is an amazing set designer! She is one of the most creative people I know. She is always coming up with beautiful sets & creative solutions. She is also a great presence on set her creative energy and positive attitude are always so wonderful ...MORE...

Education

Class of '17

Digital film production

BFA

My Gear

  • ARRI Alexa Mini
  • RED HELIUM 8k
  • Zeiss CP2 set
  • CanonC300mkii
  • zeiss EF prime set

Skills

  • Directing
  • Photography
  • Screenwriting
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Props
  • Production design
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe InDesign