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I'm Therese Capili, a multi-disciplinary designer with experience working on high-budget film productions. I specialize in Set Design, art direction support, interior design, and model-making, and I draw on an interior design degree to craft spaces that support storytelling and production needs. I enjoy turning concepts into tangible, scalable sets and visuals that read clearly on camera. I approach every project with curiosity and a determination to excel, collaborating closely with directors, producers, and crews to realize creative visions. My goal is to contribute thoughtful design, precise documentation, and practical execution to help crews bring the narrative to life.…I'm Therese Capili, a multi-disciplinary designer with experience working on high-budget film productions. I specialize in Set Design, art direction support, interior design, and model-making, and I draw on an interior design degree to craft spaces that support storytelling and production needs. I enjoy turning concepts into tangible, scalable sets and visuals that read clearly on camera. I approach every project with curiosity and a determination to excel, collaborating closely with directors, producers, and crews to realize creative visions. My goal is to contribute thoughtful design, precise documentation, and practical execution to help crews bring the narrative to life.

Therese Capili

Set Designer, 2nd Assistant Director, Art Director, +2

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I'm Therese Capili, a multi-disciplinary designer with experience working on high-budget film productions. I specialize in Set Design, art direction support, interior design, and model-making, and I draw on an interior design degree to craft spaces that support storytelling and production needs. I enjoy turning concepts into tangible, scalable sets and visuals that read clearly on camera. I approach every project with curiosity and a determination to excel, collaborating closely with directors, producers, and crews to realize creative visions. My goal is to contribute thoughtful design, precise documentation, and practical execution to help crews bring the narrative to life.…I'm Therese Capili, a multi-disciplinary designer with experience working on high-budget film productions. I specialize in Set Design, art direction support, interior design, and model-making, and I draw on an interior design degree to craft spaces that support storytelling and production needs. I enjoy turning concepts into tangible, scalable sets and visuals that read clearly on camera. I approach every project with curiosity and a determination to excel, collaborating closely with directors, producers, and crews to realize creative visions. My goal is to contribute thoughtful design, precise documentation, and practical execution to help crews bring the narrative to life.

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I’m Therese Capili, a multi-disciplinary designer with experience working on high-budget film productions. I specialize in Set Design, art direction support, interior design, and model-making, and I draw on an interior design degree to craft spaces that support storytelling and production needs. I enjoy turning concepts into tangible, scalable sets and visuals that read clearly on camera.

I approach every project with curiosity and a determination to excel, collaborating closely with directors, producers, and crews to realize creative visions. My goal is to contribute thoughtful design, precise documentation, and practical execution to help crews bring the narrative to life.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

2nd Assistant Art Director at Heartland S19, CBC Gem

April 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Supported the art department on Heartland S19, assisting the Art Director with set design development, on-set adjustments, and coordination of art department tasks. Produced design references, maintained design integrity from ideation through installation, and collaborated with production teams to meet schedules and budgets.

Set Designer at Reminders of Him (Universal Pictures)

February 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Designed and developed set concepts, created test fits and construction packages, and coordinated with the production designer and construction team. Verified designs against client requirements and helped manage builds within schedule and budget.

2nd Assistant Art Director at Unspeakable... (Paramount Pictures)

September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Assisted the art department as 2nd AD, supporting the Art Director with design development, on-set logistics, and coordination of art department crews.

Art Trainee + Coordinator at Heartland S18, CBC Gem

May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Trainee/Coordinator in the Heartland S18 art department, assisting with design development, coordinating production artwork, and supporting the art team in execution of the design direction.

Art Department Trainee at THE ORDER Vertical

April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Art department trainee supporting the design team with research, drawings, and on-set assistance; contributed to design documentation and coordination with production.

Interior Designer at MAKE Design Lab Inc., Calgary, AB

December 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024

Produced test fits and construction packages translating client requirements; assisted site surveys; reviewed drawings for code compliance; procured samples; coordinated FF&E requests; curated design presentations.

Set Design Assistant at StoryBook Theatre, Calgary, AB

August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023

Collaborated with the Production Designer to translate design concepts into functional theatre environments; organized volunteers for set builds; designed graphics at appropriate scale for audience readability; worked hands-on with construction, scenic painting, and sculpture.

Interior Design Intern at Zeidler Architecture, Calgary, AB

April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Assisted with FF&E, consulted with clients, modeled and rendered spaces in 2D/3D; coordinated with fixture/material reps; created digital client presentations; participated in cross-functional meetings; maintained Design Sample Library.