Staff & FAQ
Our Staff
CHUCK PARKER
National Executive Director
JOEL COHEN
ASSOCIATE national EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ROSE JACQUES
Director of Operations
DEBBIE PATTON
Director of Awards & Events
ANDREW HAGELSHAW
Director of Communications
DAWN SNYDER
Director of Education
ANDREW STUMME
Director of Field & Organizing
YVETTE QUIROZ
Director of Finance
BARBARA HALL
Archivist
RON ALLEN
Organizer
LISA FORD-LEWIS
Field Representative
GEOFF CLOUGH
Commercial Field Representative
LAURA KAMOGAWA
Senior Membership Services Representative
DANA BRADFORD
Senior Membership Accounts Representative
SHIRLEY KORPI
Contract/Production Listings Coordinator
SUZY DYER
Awards & Events Coordinator
RIKKI NELSON
Communications Coordinator
MARY KLEIN
Bookkeeper
ADRIAN RENTERIA
Facilities Manager
EMMANUEL ESPINOZA
Junior Membership Accounts Representative
WENDI FLETCHER
Membership Services Representative
JACKIE SWANSON
Membership Services Representative
CHRISTIAN MCGUIRE
Receptionist
NICK HINDS
Receptionist
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is it important to use signatory union shops?
Patronizing non-union set construction shops it takes work away from union members who pay dues for the right to work under a union contract--union jobs are lost and union benefits go unpaid. This not only erodes this Local's standing in the Hollywood labor community, it undermines the union labor movement as a whole. Whether it's for set construction and painting, signage and graphics, props and set pieces or scenic backdrops, give the union facilities your business.
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What are some signatory union shops in the LA area for custom fabrication?
ABC PROSPECT
(323) 671-4618
scenic / set construction / signage
studioservices.go.com/prospectstudios
ALL SETS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
(310) 430-0970 or (323) 221-9600 set construction / painting / prop fabrication / miniatures 2529 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles 90065
ASTEK / ON AIR DESIGN
(818) 901-9887 digital printing / routing / signage / wallcoverings / graphics
CBS TELEVISION CITY
(323) 575-2654 scenic / construction / graphics / signage
CENTERLINE SCENERY
(818) 252-SETS (7467) office; (818) 749-4303 cell scenery / prop design / construction Meredyth@centerlinescenery.com Creative Handbook: centerlinescenery
DALHOUSE SCENERY
(323) 268-3245 scenic / construction / prop fabrication
DANGLING CARROT CREATIVE
(661) 295-6610 signage / graphics / digital printing
FOX DIGITAL (Fox Television Center)
(310) 369-6573 set construction / scenic painting / graphics
GOODNIGHT & CO.
(818) 988-2801 set construction / game shows, awards shows, TV, commercials, theatre, special events
HAND PROP ROOM
(323) 931-1534 prop fabrication
J.C. BACKINGS
(310) 841-0123 scenic backdrops: painted, photo and digital print backings
MURAL MAKERS
(818) 517-0931 or (626) 221-2181 scenic backdrops
PARAMOUNT
(323) 956-5000 signage / graphics / paint / woodwork and molding / metal
SAMIAH SIGNS | TAKE 2 GRAPHICS
(818) 908-0717 CNC Routering / Vinyl Lettering / Vehicle Signage / Large Flatbed Printing / Printed Stained Glass
Hand Painted Signs
SCENIC EXPRESS
(323) 254-4351 set construction / paint / scenic / backdrops
SIGN SET
(818) 249-8128 signage / graphics
SONY PICTURES STUDIO
(310) 244-5821
signage / construction / paint / staff
Property and Set Dressing
STUDIO ART & TECHNOLOGY (SA&T)
(818) 951-5600 prop fabrication
TRIO ENTERTAINMENT Services Group
(818) 846-8746 Scenic / Digital Print / Sculpture
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX
(310) 369-1000 mill / drapery / paint / signage / staff shop / wood moulding
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS / NBC (Graphic Design and Sign Shop)
(818) 777-2350 signage / graphics / digital printing / paint / drapery / custom wallpaper / vehicle graphics / prop packaging / faux plaques
universalstudioslot.com/graphic-design-and-sign-shop
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS / NBC (Staff Shop)
(818) 777-2337 Vac-u-form / mold making / flex moulds / casting / fiberglass skins / concrete and plastering / sculpting / foam
universalstudioslot.com/staff-shop
WALT DISNEY STUDIO SIGN GRAPHICS
(818) 560-5488 signage / graphics / paint
studioservices.go.com/production/backlot_services
WARNER BROS. STUDIO FACILITIES Design Studio / Sign & Scenic Art / Digital Printing
(818) 954-1815
Staff Shop & Architectural Ornamentation
(818) 954-2269
Cabinet & Furniture Shop
(818) 954-1339
Hardware Rentals
(818) 954-1335
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What are some non-signatory / non-union shops in the LA area to avoid?
- A & D Scenery
- Action Sets and Props
- Art Model & Props
- B & R Scenery
- Basso Design Scenery and Props
- Benchmark Scenery
- Carthay Set Services
- Charisma
- Cinnabar
- Collins Visual Media
- Crisis
- Dream Delivery Inc. Miniature and Model
- Dropshop Studios
- Flix FX / Standout Graphics
- Global Scenery
- Grosh Backdrops
- Heroic Props and Sets• I.D.F. Studio Scenery
- Imagivations Production and Design
- Ironwood Scenic Inc.
- Isolated Ground
- Jet Sets
- Lexington Scenery
- Merrit Productions
- Plan B Creations and Props
- Power House
- Props Inc.
- Red Truck
- Rosco Digital Imaging
- Scenery West
- Scenic Highlights
- Tractor Vision Scenery and Rentals
- Tribal Scenery
- Vision Scenery
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Where can I find more information about the IATSE?
Art Directors Guild is Local 800 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE.) The IATSE is a labor union representing over 130,000 technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry including live theatre, motion picture and television production, and trade shows. Visit the IATSE website to learn more about the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
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Who should I contact about ADG Membership?
For questions and inquiries about ADG Membership, please contact Laura Kamogawa of the Membership Department, Production Design Credit/Off Roster Hire at the ADG office at (818) 762-9995 or by email at laura@adg.org
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Who should I contact during awards season about opportunities for FYC - For Your Consideration - with the ADG?
The ADG is represented by IngelDodd Media, a sales and marketing firm for the film and television industry. If you would like a For Your Consideration mailing to go out, please contact Timothy Fitzpatrick, Digital FYC/Project Manager, at the IngleDodd Media office at (310) 207-4410 x233 or by email at timothy@ingledodd.com.
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Who should I contact about opportunities for sponsorship and/or advertising with the ADG?
The ADG is represented by IngelDodd Media, a sales and marketing firm for the film and television industry. For additional information, please contact Jill Carrigan, Chief Operating Officer, at the IngleDodd Media office at (310) 207-4410 or by email at Jill@ingledodd.com.
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Where can I find information about Publicity for the ADG?
Recent Press Releases are available on the ADG website at the Press page.
The ADG is represented by Weissman/Markovitz Communications, a diversified public relations and integrated marketing agency in the entertainment field. For additional information, please contact Rick Markovitz, President, at the Weissman/Markovitz. Communications office at (818) 760-8995 or by email at rick@publicity4all.com.
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Where can I find a style guide for the proper use of the ADG logo?
The ADG Style Guide is available for download as a PDF on our Press page.
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Who should I contact with a question about the Availability List?
For questions and inquiries about current Availability List(s) or other related issues, please contact Laura Kamogawa of the Membership Department, Production Design Credit/Off Roster Hire at the ADG office at (818) 762-9995 or by email at laura@adg.org
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Where can I find information about the ADG Awards?
Each year, the Art Directors Guild’s Excellence in Production Design Awards honors Production Design and other creative artists in Theatrical Motion Pictures, Television, Commercials and Music Videos. Visit the Awards section of our website to learn more about the ADG Awards.