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The Courtship

Art Director

NBC / Peacock / ITVX

A Regency-era dating series combining reality television with cinematic storytelling. Working alongside the Production Designer and Co-Art Director, I art directed key castle interiors, interview spaces and evolving narrative environments throughout the series.

Director: Various
Producers: Various

Production Designer: Stuart Frossel

Art Directors: Mona Wishkahi & Hattie Spice

Production: The Courtship

Production Company: Shine North America Peacock / Shine TV 2022

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Focus

Art direction across castle interiors and interview spaces, balancing Regency authenticity with the demands of a fast-moving reality production.

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Period Environments

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Reality Production

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Interview Spaces

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Multi-unit Collaboration

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The Challenge

Maintain a convincing Regency world while responding to an unpredictable reality production schedule.

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My Approach

Worked closely with the Production Designer and Co-Art Director, adapting environments as the story evolved across multiple filming units.

Key Contribution

Art direction across changing storylines, locations and filming requirements.

Art Directed Castle Interiors

Designed Interview Environments

Developed Period Dressing

Adapted Sets to Story Changes

Collaborated Across Multiple Units

Reflection

Reality television rarely follows the plan. This project reinforced how much good art direction relies on adaptability, instinct and quick creative decisions.

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