Dean Designs
Dean Designs

Starry

Production Designer | 2024

 Logline: A seasoned paramedic is paired with a rookie EMT, who makes numerous mistakes in this high-stakes comedy as he tries to prove himself.
  

Starry — Project Overview

    For Starry Soda’s high-energy action campaign, I fully designed and transformed the ambulance set, overseeing every prop, effect, and design element to ensure they functioned perfectly during shooting. I added life and motion to the environment, carefully integrating set elements with the actors and camera movements to enhance each scene’s energy. Collaborating closely with department heads, I made certain all aspects of the production flowed seamlessly on set, maximizing the visual impact and ensuring the Starry branding was naturally woven into the action. Every detail, from the placement of props to the timing of effects, was crafted to elevate the narrative and create a dynamic, immersive world.

               Writer & Director: Carly Jones
      Producer: Zachary Rodriguez

      1st AD: Milena Montero
      2nd AD: Willderly Mauricette
     Script Supervisor: Allison Plante

     Cinematographer: Stanley Crenshaw
      1st AC: Alejandra Cintrón Rivera
      2nd AC: Joey Platenik
     DIT: Gabriel Lopez

      Gaffer: Tony Gallucci
      Key Grip: Almendra Kovac
      Best Grip: Bella Shaffer
     Best Grip: Nick Muzzillo
      Dolly Grip: Roman Christaldi
      Grip: Celi Mitidieri

     Production Designer: Sam Russell
      Art Director: Delaney Mann
      Costume Designers: Sam Russell & Delaney Mann
      Hair & Makeup: Sam Russell

      Editor: Matthew Peterson
      Colorist: Stanley Crenshaw
      Motion Designer: Delaney Mann
      Sound Designer: Allison Plante
      Sound Mixer: Xaing Li
      Boom Operator: Michaela Cowan

      Production Assistant: Lia Lobasco
      Production Assistant: Roman Nikolic
      Production Assistant: Ceias Chen
      Production Assistant: Widya Kendren

      Still Photographer: Nefeli Protopsalti

     Cast:
      Paramedic: Geoffrey Aaron Abosamra
      EMT: Ian Smith
      Patient: Kristoffer Jorns        

Process & Build Work

Overview of my process

            The ambulance was transformed into a high-energy setting for a Starry Soda advertisement.   Every detail, from the placement of props to the subtle branding touches, was carefully designed to feel authentic while supporting the chaotic action of the scene. Sketches over the raw space guided how the environment could be reshaped, and the interior was dressed to capture the intensity of the moment. Working closely with the director and cinematographer, the design aimed to heighten the visual impact of each shot while keeping Starry Soda naturally at the heart of the story.


        

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Behind the Scenes

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Inspiration & References

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