I am a Philadelphia-based visual artist dedicated to the collaborative nature of creation. I’m one third of the production company, Thursday Productions; a collective dedicated to the radical reimagining of hierarchy in artistic spaces.
My goal is and always will be to bring tangible authenticity to stories, whether I’m creating fully immersive environments or fine tuning a tiny detail. I seek to create visual landscapes that resonate with truth and viscerally depict something audiences can reach out and touch.
I’m interested in working as a production designer, producer, or graphic designer on film and video sets, in live event and theater production.
CV + RESUME
ACCOLADES
AAP 2024 Student Academic Achievement Award
2024 Florence Fish Award for Student Excellence
“Best Design” University of the Arts Film Thesis Showcase 2024
“Best in Show” University of the Arts Print Services Exhibition 2023
THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS
FOREHAND DOWN THE LINE / Production Assistant / 2024
Written & Directed by: Thomas Choinacky
Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Arden Theater Company
empty, fill, and again / Prop Designer / 2024
Directed by: Syphony Yvonne Thompson and Aidan Schultz
Written by: Hallie Malina
Theater by Development
Plays & Players: Skinner Studio Theater
Dear Mr. C / Set Production Assistant / 2022
Ira Brind School of UArts, Arts Bank, Philadelphia, PA
Directed by: Marina Montesanti
Written and Composed by: Tidtaya Sinutoke
Lyrics by: Lily Ali-Oshatz, Naomi Matlow, and Tidtaya Sinutoke
We're Gonna Die / Assistant Set Designer / 2021
Ira Brind School of UArts, Caplan Studio Theater, Philadelphia, PA
Directed by: Emily Betts
Written by: Young Jean Lee
Ballyturk / Assistant Set Designer / 2021
Ira Brind School of UArts, Caplan Studio Theater, Philadelphia, PA
Directed by: Monti Cerabino
Written by: Enda Walsh
FILM AND MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
Heatwave / Short Film / Associate Producer, Production Design / 2024
Produced by Thursday Productions / Director: Del Ziegman
Philadelphia, PA / Rolling Gap, NC
Crowdfunded $12,000+
Featured on Kickstarter’s “Projects We Love”
Red Eye / Music Video / Production Designer, Producer / 2024
Produced by Thursday Productions / Director: Del Ziegman
Artist: annixo
Philadelphia, PA
Maravillas / Short Film / Production Designer, Producer / 2024
Produced by Thursday Productions / Director: Tom Valencia
Philadelphia, PA
Jojo / Short Film / Production Assistant / 2024
Director: Sam Cronick
Atlantic City, NJ
Shepherds / Short Film / Costume Designer, Production Assistant / 2024
Director: Jacob Bidelman
Philadelphia, PA
“Best Screenplay” University of the Arts Film Thesis Showcase 2024
“Audience Award” University of the Arts Film Thesis Showcase 2024
Lost Episode / Short Film / Set Designer, Production Assistant / 2024
Director: Tommy Conley
Philadelphia, PA
Odd Socks / Short Film / Co-Writer, Production Designer, DP / 2023
Produced by Thursday Productions / Director: Del Ziegman
Philadelphia, PA
Euphemia / Short Film / Production Designer, Producer / 2023
Produced by Thursday Productions / Director: Del Ziegman
Philadelphia, PA / Waterbury, CT / Saco, ME
Crowdfunded $2,000+
7.4k views on YouTube
BITCH. / Short Film / Production Designer, Producer / 2023
Produced by Thursday Productions / Director: Del Ziegman
Philadelphia, PA
Sidekick / Short Film / Production Designer, Producer / 2023
Produced by Thursday Productions / Director: Tom Valencia
Philadelphia, PA
Last Drag / Short Film / Prop Designer / 2023
Director: Sam Cronick
Atlantic City, NJ
Bessie Did You Make It? / Documentary Short / Production Designer, Producer / 2023
Produced by Thursday Productions / Director: Del Ziegman
Philadelphia, PA
EVENT PRODUCTION
THURSDAY NIGHT / Community Fundraiser / Event Co-Producer / 2024
Solar Myth: Wine Bar and Music Venue / Philadelphia, PA
Produced by Thursday Productions
An evening of music, art, and community.
Raised $2000+ benefiting the production of the short film Heatwave.
250+ ticketed attendees.
CAMP THURSDAY / Community Installation / Co-Producer / 2024
Philadelphia, PA to Rolling Gap, NC
Produced by Thursday Productions
20 person community installation
ISA PAYNE IS A COLLABORATIVE ARTIST / Installation / Designer /2024
University of the Arts: Gershman Y / Philadelphia, PA
Interactive display of my collaborative work with Thursday Productions and other film students in the UArts Film Class of 2024.
FETE: Summer Solstice Under the Stars / Fundraiser / Event Staff / 2024
HotHouse Company and Wilma Theater
Queer Prom / Student and Community Event / Event Producer / 2022
University of Arts / Philadelphia, PA
Received $600+ in monetary and raffle donations from local businesses and artists.
Featured in Philadelphia Gay News.
200+ ticketed attendees.