Canadian Production Design Association - CPD

05/02/2026

Vancouver PDs — this one's for you! 🇨🇦

Join us for breakfast and good company this Sunday at Provence Marinaside. Our VP Olga Devuyst will be there alongside PDC Co-founder Inbal Weinberg for a morning of connection, conversation, and community.

We'll be talking Canadian production design events, advocacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming Production Designers Gathering. A great chance to connect with local and out-of-town colleagues alike.

📅 Sunday, May 3 | 10am PT
📍 Provence Marinaside, Vancouver BC
🔗 RSVP link in bio

Please note this is a PDC members-only event open to Production Designers. Attendees are responsible for their own food and drinks.

04/30/2026

Introducing the CPD Sustainability Playbook: Circular Production Design Best Practices for Film and Television 🎬

The Canadian Production Design Association is proud to release the first sustainability guide written specifically for production designers, art directors, and set decorators — covering everything from sourcing hierarchies and material specifications to carbon tracking and wrap planning.

Because sustainability in the art department doesn't start at wrap. It starts at the first sketch.

Released today — the last day of Earth Month — with a reminder that this work doesn't stop on May 1st. Every production is an opportunity. Every decision counts. 🌳

This guide was made possible with the proud support of Canada Media Fund, Ontario Green Screen, Ontario Creates, xoTO, and the City of Toronto.

https://canva.link/cpdsustainabilityplaybook

04/14/2026

Join the Production Designers Collective upcoming webinar with agents Mira Yong (WME) and Britt Andress (The Magnet Agency) for a deep dive into the mechanics of high-level visibility for production designers.

https://www.productiondesignerscollective.org/establishing-shots-framing-your-professional-identity/

Saturday | April 18 | 3 PM ET
Online
RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gxZurmUA

The session online, moderated by PDC members Fiona Donovan and Miranda Cristofani of the International Advocates work group, is aimed at designers who are ready to move beyond the work itself and take control of how their careers are positioned.

The “Wide Shot” of a designer’s career is often the most important one. While your agent is in the room pitching your talent, the professional ecosystem you build around your work—your digital presence, your press strategy, and your accolades—is what transforms a “working designer” int...

03/16/2026

Oscar gold for Production Design. 🏆

Congratulations to Production Designer Tamara Deverell, Set Decorator Shane Vieau, and their entire art department teams in Toronto and the UK on winning the Academy Award for Frankenstein.

A phenomenal achievement and a wonderful recognition of the creativity, collaboration, and craftsmanship behind great production design.

Bravo to all involved on this extraordinary work.

01/19/2026

Meet the cohort. 👋

We’re proud to introduce the January to February 2026 participants of the CPD Circular Production Design-Build Workshop, a free, hands-on, screen-based training program in Toronto created by the Canadian Production Design Association with the support of our official partner, the Canada Media Fund. The workshop focuses on circular design, material reuse, and sustainable set-building through a production design lens, from concept to construction.

Guided by Production Designers Marian Wihak and Rose Lagacé, alongside Construction Coordinator Joe Madziak and Key Scenic Jacqui Hemingway, participants will collaboratively design and build two modular standing sets using reclaimed materials and repurposed assets. The cohort will explore practical circular workflows that reduce waste and support real production realities.

Cohort Participants:

Samiramis Kia, Bruno Rocca, June Charles, Anne Vo, Nicole Hunter Campbell, Sonia Cintra, Liam Cooper, Miles Norton, Sophie Duarte, Yulia Yu, Ashley Frederick, Becky Wu, Peter Mihaichuk, Emily Bendeck Garay, Delia Yuan, Monika Wensel, Natalie Yuen, Vladyslava Voloshyna

With thanks to our partners: Canada Media Fund, York University and York U Motion Media Studio, the City of Toronto and xoTO, Ontario Creates and Ontario Green Screen, the Directors Guild of Canada, CBC, Wiseacre Rentals, Think Lightweight, Rental Group, IATSE Local 873, and IATSE Local 411.

Welcome, everyone. We can’t wait to build with you. ♻️🛠️

12/12/2025

Applications are now open for CPD’s Circular Production Design-Build Workshop.

CPD is launching a free, hands-on, screen-based production design workshop focused on circular design and material reuse for film and television. This intensive first-of-its-kind training program brings early-career production designers and art department practitioners together to collaboratively design and build modular sets using reclaimed materials, bridging production design, construction, and sustainable workflows through real-world application.

The Circular Production Design-Build Workshop runs over four consecutive weekends in Toronto, late January–February 2026, and is open to Ontario residents aged 18+.

The workshop is supported by a broad coalition of public, institutional, and industry partners, including the Canada Media Fund, York University and York U Media in Motion Studio, the City of Toronto and xoTO, Ontario Creates and Ontario Green Screen, the National Directors Guild of Canada, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Wiseacre Rentals, Viking Recycling, and Think Lightweight, reflecting a shared commitment to sustainable, future-facing screen production in Canada.

Applications are now open.

Limited spaces available. Applications close January 9, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/yy7UySKECFzbYrcA7

10/26/2025

This panel explores how Location Managers and Production Designers collaborate to shape a film’s visual identity — transforming real-world spaces into cinematic worlds. Together they discuss the creative, architectural, and logistical process behind finding and adapting locations to serve story, mood, and design vision.

This panel is made possible with the support of

10/26/2025

Come join us this morning to learn about the film Universal Language designed by Louisa Schabas.

10/25/2025

Fresh off Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, Production Designer Todd Cherniawsky joins us for an in-depth conversation about bringing the beloved animated classic to life in a new form. Blending technical precision with emotional storytelling, Todd discusses the creative process behind reimagining the world of Lilo & Stitch — balancing nostalgia with fresh visual language, and grounding fantasy in authenticity and heart. The conversation also touches on his broader design philosophy and how collaboration, innovation, and a deep respect for story continue to shape his approach to world-building.

Join us today. Tickets can be purchased at the link in our bio.

Thank you to our sponsor

10/25/2025

Don't miss this today during our Virtual Conference. Tickets can be purchased at the link in our bio.

In today’s film and television landscape, visibility can be as important as vision. This panel dives into how production designers can effectively promote their work, from building press relationships to positioning for awards contention — all while supporting the success of their projects. Featuring perspectives from a production design publicist, a nominated designer, and a creative industry advocate, the discussion explores how self-promotion can be a win-win: raising both your professional profile and the recognition of your team’s artistry on screen.

Thank you to our Principal Sponsor