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Reportage

Production Designer
Manoto TV

Reportage was an investigative current affairs programme exploring stories submitted by viewers across Iran, uncovering issues often overlooked or difficult to report.

I designed a dedicated investigative newsroom, creating a believable editorial environment grounded in research, evidence and public-interest journalism

Producer / Director: Jon Parker 

DOP: Various 

Production Designer / Art Director: Mona Wishkahi

Editor: Various

Presenter: Farshad & Amene 

©manototv 2016/2017/2018

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Focus

A permanent investigative newsroom combining practical production needs with the visual language of research, evidence and investigative journalism.

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Editorial Environment

02

Investigative Storytelling

03

Newsroom Authenticity

04

Permanent Studio Design

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The Challenge

Create a permanent newsroom within an existing office space for a wide range of investigative stories.

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My Approach

Built the visual language around real investigative newsrooms, using layered research walls, working desks, evidence boards and practical lighting.

Key Contribution

Production design from concept through to delivery, establishing a permanent studio environment for the programme.

Concept & Visual Development

Spatial Design

Set Build & Installation

Art Direction & Dressing

Ongoing Studio Adaptation

Reflection

Authentic environments help audiences believe the story before a word is spoken.

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