HALF HOUR SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES “Hacks: Trust the Process” (Production Designer: Alec Contestabile) “What We Do in the Shadows: The Grand Opening, The Night Market, Pine Barrens” (Production Designer: Shayne Fox) ... [Read More]
Alec Contestabile
‘Hacks’ Production Designer Alec Contestabile On The “Regional Character Of The Spaces” & The Challenges Of Filming On A Tour Bus – Production Value
“I went to Chapman university to study film,” says production designer Alec Contestabile, “and that is really where I fell in love with production design, and creating worlds and sets, ... [Read More]
Director/Co-Creator and DP Perspectives On “Hacks”
“That sense of learning from one another–between characters and among cast and crew–has been integral to Hacks’ success–and in maintaining that high level of performance from season 1 to 2. ... [Read More]
How ‘Hacks’ Built a Tour Bus That Puts Deborah Vance’s Mansion on Wheels
“When designing the bus’ interior, [production designer Alec Contestabile] had to merge elements of a kitchen into a living space into sleeping quarters and a custom case full of high ... [Read More]