LESLIE G. KEEL
Production Design, Art Direction, and Decorating Services
1504 Birthright St., Charleston, SC 29407
Cell Phone (310)293-5848
Alternate Cell (843)608-9380
website: lesliekeel.com
email:lesliekeel@mac.com
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
-15 years film experience working in various positions in the art department (scenic painter, dresser, shopper,
decorator, art director, prop master, and production designer)
-member of the Art Director’s Guild IATSE Local 800
-very strong interpretation of story represented through color, space, design, and composition
-basic understanding of architectural plans and drafting & general knowledge of construction
-well rounded computer skills
-classically trained as a painter/sculptor
-some experience working in special effects
-work experience on location in California, Washington, Idaho, Maryland, Arizona, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Virginia, South Carolina, and Puerto Rico
PRODUCTION DESIGN
Features
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - W2TK/Pimienta/ Director: Robert Meltzer
RED- Billy Goat Pictures/ Directors: Lucky Mckee and Trygve Allister Diesen
DEAD BIRDS - Silver Nitrate Productions / Director: Alex Turner
RAMPAGE: THE HILLSIDE STRANGLER - Silver Nitrate Productions / Director: Chris Fisher
APRIL’S SHOWER - Silver Leaf Productions & ConQuest Entertainment / Director: Trish Doolan
FRANKENFISH- Bayou Films and Silver Nitrate Productions / Director: Mark A.Z. Dippe
NIGHT STALKER - Night stalker LLC. / Director: Chris Fisher
THE MOVIE HERO - Elevation Properties LLC. / Director: Brad Gottfred
THE BOX - The Box LLC. / Director: Rick Peppin
MAY- 2Loop Films/ Lions Gate / Director: Lucky Mckee
MY FATHER’S HOUSE - Holden Automotive Productions / Director: Larry Holden
FISHES - Bliss Prod. / Director: Stephan Lysenko
BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS - Bliss Prod. / Director:Stephan Lysenko
Television/Internet Webisodes
Television Movie: FRANKENSTEIN – (ART DIR)USA Network & L.I.F.T. Productions Director: Marcus Nispel
Internet Series: ROYAL STANDARD - Digital Entertainment Network / Director: Robert Meltzer
Internet Series: AGENT #15 - It’s A Chick Productions / Director: Augusta Cevicelow
Pilot: STOWAWAYS - Passion Films / Director: Luka Pecel
Pilot: WHAT’S TRUE - Nikki Wiess and Co. / Director: Trish Doolan
Short Films
I AM STAMOS –Duality Productions/ Director: Rob Meltzer
GOTHAM CAFE –Turtle Bay Entertainment/ Director: Jack Sawyers
SONY DREAMS “NEVER, NEVER” – RSA/USA/Director:Jordan Scott
VISCERAL MATTER – Lucid Entertainment / Director: Richard Kelly
THE WIND EFFECT –The Wind Effect LLC. / Director: Paul Todisco
ANGST – Skin Mechanic Productions / Director: Brian Bishop
THE RUSTY CAGE – Row Five Productions / Director: Melissa Larsen
MEAN MR. MUSTARD - Dreamline Productions / Director: Luka Pecel
Commercials/Music Videos
Commercial: Sun Life Financial-Epoch and Dandelion Films/Director: Kirt Gunn
Commercial: PAYLESS- MJZ/Director:Marcus Nispel
Commercial: TIDE-Gargantuan/Director:Loni Peristere
Commercial:ROSS-MJZ/Director:Marcus Nispel
Commercial: COX COMMUNICATIONS- Turnpike/Director:Justin Reardon
Commercial: LIFE CHOICE-Epoch Films/Director:Matt Aselton
Commercial: ARMY NATIONAL GAURD- Aero Films/Director:James Mangold
Commercial: LIQUID GREEN –A Liquid Green Prod. / Director: Luka Pecel
Commercial : LAWYER TRICK - Duality / Director: Kevin Dobson
Commercial: AMERICA ON-LINE-No Guns Prod. / Director: Luis Lasko
Commercial: SBC SPORTS- Epoch Films/Director:Stacey Wall
Commercial: BELL BIKES- Epoch Films/Director:Matt Aselton
Web/Viral: BANK OF AMERICA-Aero Films/Jason Farrand
Web/Viral:LITTLE CAESARS-Gargantuan/Loni Peristere Fox
Promo: FOX SUPERBOWL – Marsh Hunt Prod./ Director:Robert Gotleib
ABC Promo: ONE SATURDAY MORNING – Duality / Director: Rian Johnson
Disney Promo: MODERN MEDICINE -Duality / Director: Rian Johnson
TBS Promo: THE REAL GULLIGAN’S ISLAND- Stun Creative / Director: Rob Meltzer
TV Guide Promo: JOAN RIVERS RED CARPET- Stun Creative / Director: Rob Meltzer
PSA: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS - Black Dog Films / Director: Spencer Susser
PSA: BREAST CANCER FOUNDATiON “HANDS”- No Guns Prod. / Director: Luis Lasko
Music Video: CROSS MOVEMENT - Highway Pictures / Director: Kevin Osgood
Music Video: DO YOU HERE ME - Malibu Film Foundation / Director: David Katz
Music Video: SKIN TONE - Highway Pictures / Director: Kevin Osgood
Commercials (Art Direction/Decorating)
THE HOME DEPOT– MJZ MICHELOBE- MJZ HONDA- Tuesday Films
ZEST– MJZ MOTOROLA- MJZ SIEMENS – MJZ
SEARS – MJZ HONDA- Barn Dog Prod. LUX – XOVR
J.C.PENNY- MJZ K-MART- MJZ GREAT INDOORS - MJZ
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON - MJZ SMUCKERS- MJZ LUBRIDERM - RSA/USA
ROSS- MJZ TITLEIST- MJZ NET ZERO- MJZ
KITCHEN AID – MJZ MERCEDES- MJZ AQUAFINA - MJZ
OWENS CORNING - MJZ AMICA- MJZ SPLENDA- MJZ
SUAVE - RSA/USA BUICK - MJZ CITIGROUP - RSA/USA
TROPICANA - RSA/USA TIDE-GARGANTUAN WAL-MART-GARGANTUAN
CLAIROL- RSA/USA KENMORE - MJZ TACO BELL - MJZ
DEUTCH TELECOM – MJZ ST. PAUL - MJZ HENNESSY- Orbit Productions
OFFICE DEPOT - MJZ RE/MAX – MJZ MULINO BIANCO - XOVR
MERCK - AERO FILM HUMIRA - AERO FILM LUNESTA - AERO FILM
GO DADDY - AERO FILM
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude/National Dean’s List - USC School of Fine Arts
References available upon request