FANTASY STUDIO

About

ABOUT

FANTASY is a Brooklyn, NY based production design and scenic painting studio. We create hand-finished sets for film, photography, and live performance.

Kristen Dempsey is a production designer who trained in Opera and Theatre design in London, UK. Her first feature film, Playland, directed by Georden West, premiered at Tribeca in June 2023. Her second feature, Room Temperature, written by Dennis Cooper, is currently in post production.

email us about your project at Kristen.dempsey@gmail.com

Portfolio

PORTFOLIO

Custom dark blue backdrop painted by Scenic Artist Kristen Dempsey using sustainable materials

Custom large scale gradient backdrop and hand painted floor by Scenic Artist Kristen Dempsey for surreal photography

Custom large scale backdrop painted by Scenic Charge Kristen Dempsey for Nike Women's campaign photography

Custom large scale backdrop painted by Scenic Charge Kristen Dempsey for Nike Women's campaign photography with model/ DJ Memphy

Custom 2-D paper and cardboard props fabricated by Kristen Dempsey for musician J Balvin for Nylon Magazine cover story

Custom Scenic Art by Kristen Dempsey on plexiglass painted for musician J Balvin for Nylon Magazine cover story

Large faux concrete walls painted in studio by Scenic Artist Kristen Dempsey for editorial campaign

Faux lime wash walls and stairs painted by scenic artist Kristen Dempsey for commercial holiday campaign

Album cover for Future -Worst Day featuring clothing by Marni with large post modern set painted to look like wet dripping concrete by Scenic Artist Kristen Dempsey

German expressionist set designed and painted by Kristen Dempsey for band Interpol shot in Black and White for their new album The Other Side of Make Believe shot by Ebru Yildiz

Tobacco stained rice paper walls, faux wood paneling and tatami mat scenic painting for model Lovisa erotica photography

textured faux plaster aged wall by scenic artist Kristen Dempsey for musician King Hannah press photography shot by Ebru Yildiz

Horror themed book by a24 featuring iconic horror film inspired recipes with scenic design to mimic movie sets and food created to compliment the films

Possession inspired horror set featuring subway scene with smashed cake and eggs on dirty walls and floor

Candyman horror inspired bathroom set with scenic painting by Kristen Dempsey, faux dirt and grime with faux chains and bathroom mirror portal

Multicolored abstract painted backdrop for press photo with gobo projection shot by Ebru Yildiz

floral design and orange to pink ombre back drop for Time Magazine cover editorial set design by Kristen Dempsey

Hand painted stylized cardboard giant trophy prop blue velvet draperies, confetti, and orange to pink ombre back drop for Time Magazine cover editorial set design by Kristen Dempsey

Clients

Hand Painted Backdrops

We specialize in textured hand painted techniques including aging, lime wash, old masters style portrait backdrops, Venetian plaster, and decorative faux finishes.

All types of surfaces ranging from permanent walls to muslin fabric can be painted. We customize each project with our clients which can include color and design consultation, a hand painted rendering, paint samples, site visit, and on-site installation.

Custom Painted Backdrops and Surfaces

2' x 2' surface on mdf from $500

8' x 8' muslin from $800

10' x 10' muslin from $1100

Prices based on size and complexity,

please contact us below for a custom quote.