Role: Art Director
Year: 2022
Format: Feature Film
Scope: ProductionDesign | Set Design | Set Decoration |Conceptualization
Production: HOMF movies 22 LLC
Director: Dave Thomas
Production Designer: Jeremiah Guilford Mann
Project Overview:
A heartwarming holiday romance, A Perfect Christmas Pairing follows a wine sommelier who finds unexpected love and holiday magic while working at a charming vineyard during the festive season.
The film’s visual design captures the warmth and nostalgia of Christmas, blending rustic charm with elegant holiday decor.
Design Concept & Approach:
The vineyard setting was designed to feel inviting, magical, and deeply connected to the holiday spirit.
Set dressing emphasized cozy, intimate details—twinkling lights, seasonal decorations, rich wood textures, and candlelit ambiance.
The film’s color palette was guided by deep reds, forest greens, and golden accents to enhance the festive mood.
Execution & Challenges:
Transformed a working vineyard into an idyllic Christmas setting with intricate holiday decor and set dressing.
Balanced a refined, wine-country aesthetic with traditional holiday elements to create a visually rich, romantic atmosphere.
Worked with production constraints to maintain continuity across multiple festive scenes, ensuring a seamless seasonal transformation.
