Stephen Swain PRODUCTION DESIGN
United Kingdom During my time at the National Film and Television School, my tutor arranged for me to show my work to Production Designer Stuart Craig. Following this meeting I was given the opportunity to start work as an Art Department Assistant on the Harry Potter series of films. Working with and for Stuart at the beginning of my career was nothing short of a privilege. I had an amazing apprenticeship, learning from incredibly talented Art Directors and Set Designers across a ten year period.
More recently Jim Clay has been a wonderful mentor and guiding hand in both my creative development and in my journey to become a Production Designer.
Experience
Art Director Pinewood Studios Dec 2019 - Present Cinderella Sony Pictures Director: Kay Cannon Production Designer: Paul Kirby Supervising Art Director: Nigel Evans
Senior Art Director Longcross Film Studios Jun 2019 - Nov 2019 Death on the Nile Fox Studios Director: Kenneth Branagh Production Designer: Jim Clay Supervising Art Director: Dominic Masters Art Director Shepperton Studios Nov 2018 - Jun 2019 1917 Amblin Entertainment Director: Sam Mendes Production Designer: Dennis Gassner Supervising Art Director: Niall Moroney
Art Director High Holburn Oct 2018 - Oct 2018 A Boy Called Christmas Studio Canal Production Designer: Gary Williamson
Art Director Longcross Film Studios Aug 2018 - Oct 2018 Death on the Nile Fox Studios Director: Kenneth Branagh Production Designer: Jim Clay Supervising Art Director: Dominic Masters
Assistant Art Director Pinewood Studios Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 Star Wars (Episode IX): The Rise of Skywalker Lucasfilm Ltd. Director: J.J. Abrams Production Designers: Rick Carter / Kevin Jenkins Supervising Art Director: Paul Inglis
Art Director Longcross Studios Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 Artemis Fowl Walt Disney Studios Director: Kenneth Branagh Production Designer: Jim Clay Supervising Art Director: Dominic Masters Draughtsman Shepperton Studios Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance The Jim Henson Company Production Designer: Gavin Bocquet Supervising Art Director: Phil Harvey
Art Director Pinewood Studios Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 Solo: A Star Wars Story Lucasfilm Ltd. Director: Ron Howard Production Designer: Neil Lamont Supervising Art Director: Alastair Bullock
Art Director Pinewood Studios Feb 2016 - Jun 2016 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Walt Disney Imagineering / Lucasfilm Ltd. Production Designer: Erik Tiemens Supervising Art Director (UK): Alastair Bullock
Art Director Pinewood Studios Oct 2014 - Sep 2015 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Lucasfilm Ltd. Director: Gareth Edwards Production Designers: Neil Lamont / Doug Chiang Supervising Art Director: Alastair Bullock
Art Director Longcross Studios Aug 2014 - Sep 2014 Now You See Me 2 Lionsgate films Production Designer: Sharon Seymour Supervising Art Director: Stuart Kearns Art Director Pinewood Studios Aug 2013 - Jun 2014 Star Wars (Episode VII): The Force Awakens Lucasfilm Ltd. Director: J.J. Abrams Production Designers: Darren Gilford / Rick Carter Supervising Art Director: Neil Lamont
Concept Artist (Make-up Effects) Freelance Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 Penny Dreadful Neal Street Productions Director(s): J A Bayona / Sam Mendes
Assistant Art Director Shepperton Studios / Longcross Studios Guardians of the Galaxy Jan 2013 - Jul 2013 Marvel Studios Director: James Gunn Production Designer: Charles Wood Supervising Art Director: Ray Chan
Art Director Leavesden Studios Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 Edge of Tomorrow (All You Need Is Kill) Warner Brothers Pictures Director: Doug Liman Production Designer: Oliver Scholl Supervising Art Director: Neil Lamont Art Director Shepperton Studios Nov 2011 - Jun 2012 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal Studios (Theme Park) Production Designer: Stuart Craig Supervising Art Directors: Neil Lamont / Alan Gilmore / Martin Foley
Assistant Art Director Teddington Studios Jul 2011 - Nov 2011 Great Expectations No. 9 Films / BBC Film Director: Mike Newell Production Designer: Jim Clay Supervising Art Director: Dominic Masters
Assistant Art Director Longcross Studios Nov 2010 - Jul 2011 Jack the Giant Killer Warner Brothers Pictures Director: Bryan Singer Production Designer: Gavin Bocquet Supervising Art Director: Peter Russell
Assistant Art Director Ealing Studios Jun 2010 - Nov 2010 Johnny English Reborn Working Title Films Director: Oliver Parker Production Designer: Jim Clay Supervising Art Director: Dominic Masters Assistant Art Director / 2nd Unit Standby Art Leavesden Studios Feb 2008 - Feb 2010 Director Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part I & II) Warner Brothers Pictures Director: David Yates Production Designer: Stuart Craig Supervising Art Director: Neil Lamont
Draughtsman / Main Unit Standby Art Director Leavesden Studios Sep 2007 - May 2008 Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Warner Brothers Pictures Director: David Yates Production Designer: Stuart Craig Supervising Art Director: Neil Lamont
Draughtsman Leavesden Studios Jan 2007 - Sep 2007 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal Studios (Theme Park) Production Designer: Stuart Craig Supervising Art Directors: Neil Lamont / Alan Gilmore
Draughtsman / 2nd Unit Standby Art Director Leavesden Studios Feb 2006 - Dec 2006 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Warner Brothers Pictures Director: David Yates Production Designer: Stuart Craig Supervising Art Director: Neil Lamont Draughtsman / 2nd Unit Standby Art Director Leavesden Studios Mar 2004 - May 2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Warner Brothers Pictures Director: Mike Newell Production Designer: Stuart Craig Supervising Art Director: Neil Lamont
Draughtsman / 2nd Unit Standby Art Director Leavesden Studios Feb 2003 - Dec 2003 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Warner Brothers Pictures Director: Alfonso Cuarón Production Designer: Stuart Craig Supervising Art Director: Neil Lamont
Junior Draughtsman Leavesden Studios May 2001 - Apr 2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Warner Brothers Pictures Director: Chris Columbus Production Designer: Stuart Craig Supervising Art Director: Neil Lamont
Art Department Assistant Leavesden Studios Jun 2000 - Apr 2001 Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone Warner Brothers Pictures Director: Chris Columbus Production Designer: Stuart Craig Supervising Art Directors: Neil Lamont / John King
Education Diploma Beaconsfield Jan 1998 - Apr 2000 National Film and Television School Production Design.
Masters Degree Brighton Sep 1994 - Jun 1996 Brighton University Sequential Design / Illustration.
BA (hons) Degree Liverpool Sep 1989 - Jun 1992 Liverpool Polytechnic First Class Honours in Graphic Design and Illustration.
Pre-Degree Foundation Study Birmingham Sep 1988 - Jun 1989 Bournville School of Art General and Applied Arts.
Awards and Nominations
OSCAR NOMINATION: For Production Design 2020. 1917 Production Designer: Dennis Gassner.
BAFTA AWARD: For Production Design 2020. 1917 Production Designer: Dennis Gassner. Art Directors Guild NOMINATION: For Excellence in Production Design 2020 (Period Feature Film): 1917 Production Designer: Dennis Gassner.
Art Directors Guild NOMINATION: For Excellence in Production Design 2020 (Fantasy Feature Film): Star Wars Episode VII: The Rise of Skywalker Production Designers: Rick Carter and Kevin Jenkins.
Art Directors Guild NOMINATION: For Excellence in Production Design 2017 (Fantasy Feature Film): Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Production Designers: Doug Chiang and Neil Lamont.
Art Directors Guild NOMINATION: For Excellence in Production Design 2016 (Fantasy Feature Film): Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Production Designers: Rick Carter and Darren Gilford.
Art Directors Guild AWARD: For Excellence in Production Design 2015 (Fantasy Feature Film): Guardians of the Galaxy, awarded by the Art Directors Guild of America. Production Designer: Charles Wood. OSCAR NOMINATION: For Production Design 2012: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Production Designer: Stuart Craig.
Art Directors Guild AWARD: For Excellence in Production Design 2012 (Fantasy Feature Film): Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, awarded by the Art Directors Guild of America. Production Designer: Stuart Craig.
OSCAR NOMINATION: For Production Design 2011. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. Production Designer: Stuart Craig.
Art Directors Guild NOMINATION: For Excellence in Production Design 2010 (Fantasy Feature Film): Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Production Designer: Stuart Craig.
Art Directors Guild NOMINATION: For Excellence in Production Design 2008 (Fantasy Feature Film): Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Production Designer: Stuart Craig.