A group of twelve people on a rooftop in a city skyline with skyscrapers, during the daytime with blue sky and clouds.

⭐ About Travis Beck

I’m Travis Beck — an SDSA Set Decorator focused on narrative-driven environments for film and television.

Most recently, I served as Set Decorator on Speed the Plow, written and directed by David Mamet. Prior to that, I decorated two seasons of the Starz drama BMF, overseeing large-scale builds where cultural specificity, period detail, and layered authenticity were essential to the storytelling.

Across these productions, I’ve managed high-volume purchasing, complex vendor relationships, union crews, and accelerated schedules — delivering environments that are visually grounded, production-ready, and fully aligned with the Production Designer’s vision.

My approach is informed by a degree in photography. I design with an awareness of how materials respond to light, how texture translates through the lens, and how practical sources shape depth and tone. I think in frames — not just rooms — ensuring each environment holds up from wide establishing shots to intimate close-ups.

Earlier in my career, I led large-scale live and immersive productions, managing 100+ crew environments and high-pressure installations. That foundation strengthened my ability to execute at scale without sacrificing detail, discipline, or creative integrity.

I build worlds that feel inhabited and intentional — spaces actors trust and cameras can explore with confidence.

✅ Specialties

Set Decoration & World Building
Cinematic Visual Development
Large-Scale Production Leadership
Budget Strategy & Cost Control
Vendor & Asset Sourcing
Multi-Department Collaboration
High-Pressure Production Execution
Immersive & Themed Environment Design
Union & Non-Union Crew Leadership

EXPERIENCE

Set Decorator

Film & Television | Atlanta, GA | 2013–Present

Served as Set Decorator on Speed the Plow, written and directed by David Mamet, and decorated two seasons of the Starz drama BMF. Additional credits include They Cloned Tyrone and Freaky.

Lead set decoration strategy from prep through strike on studio-scale productions
Manage high-volume purchasing, vendor negotiations, and union crews
Execute large-scale builds under accelerated schedules and evolving creative direction
Collaborate closely with Production Designers, Directors, and DPs to ensure visual continuity and narrative integrity
Balance disciplined budget control with layered, character-driven detail

Art Department & Production Leadership

Live Entertainment & Touring Productions | 2001–2012

Prior to focusing fully on film and television, led large-scale immersive and touring productions across theme parks, national tours, and branded live events.

Producer & Creative Director – Haunted Attractions

Psychoshack & Chambers of Horror | 2009–2012

Designed and operated full-scale immersive attractions
Managed casting, crew leadership, and guest-flow logistics
Oversaw technical coordination including sound and lighting systems

Stage & Tour Manager – International Touring Artists

2008–2010

Directed venue transitions, stage builds, and touring logistics
Coordinated technical departments and talent operations across multiple markets

Production Manager – Super Chefs Live (Food Network)

National Tour | 2004–2008

Managed multi-city touring logistics, permitting, and venue operations
Coordinated talent, vendor, and sponsor integrations

Entertainment & Events Contractor – Fright Fest

Six Flags Over Georgia | 2001–2004

Directed seasonal live entertainment and haunted attractions
Coordinated marketing, safety, and operations across park divisions

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

University of California, Berkeley – Continuing Education, Art
Degree in Photography

Member, Set Decorators Society of America (SDSA)

NASM Certified Personal Trainer