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Art Department Assistant, Runner

Jamie Bishop

  • Dip Screen & Media
Gold Coast
Boom operator, who has worked on many indie features as Sound mixer. Looking to expand onto bigger sets.

Vashti den Besten

  • First Aid & CPR Certificate, HRW Forklift Licence, Manual Driver's Licence
Gold Coast
I love the challenge and excitement of bringing the creative space to life. I want to dress the space to tell the story and allow the viewer to be immersed.

Caterina Foukimoana

  • Building Design & Drafting, Construction Awareness, CAD/design, HR Truck Licence, RMDL Boat Licence. Intro to film via the 4-day Screen Onboarding Course Qld.
Brisbane
Keen to break into film, as I am passionate about the creative elements of the industry. As a creative and practical project professional, I can offer hands-on support across design, construction, logistics, and production, delivering reliable solutions and bringing ideas to life from concept to completion.

Jessica Kiddle

  • HR truck licence, R motorcycle and C manual, RSA, Bachelor of Business Management, Blue card.
Brisbane
Since 2023 I have worked on over 25 productions as Transport and Unit crew, and in late 2025 began supplying shuttle buses and AD truck to productions.

Emilia Paton

  • Bachelor of Film & Screen Media Production, Griffith Film School; Libby Butler's Notetaking Workshop, Screen Queensland; Art History | Visual Storytelling | Intro to Design Principles, University of Sunshine Coast Headstart Program; CASA RePL Drone Pilot Licence (Sub 25kg)
Brisbane
An emerging art department all-rounder with passion for diverse, original and honest Australian stories.

Alyssa Sandilands

  • Bachelor of Creative Arts (Film and Television) at JMC Academy 2025, Industry Onboarding TAFE 2025.
Brisbane
Aspiring / emerging Art Department Assistant and Set Dresser - would love to be considered for any upcoming productions.

Michael Williams

  • South Seas Film & Television School (2005), Diploma in Film & Television Production (Specialisation: Production Design)
Gold Coast
With 19+ years in film and TV including over 300 x TVCs, I prioritise reliability and integrity. Gold Coast–based, I bring versatility across dressing, standby assisting and art department assisting - ready to step in and deliver.

Jamie Bishop

  • Dip Screen & Media
Gold Coast
Boom operator, who has worked on many indie features as Sound mixer. Looking to expand onto bigger sets.

Lists as:

  • Art Department Assistant, Runner
  • Boom Operator
  • Production Sound Mixer / Recordist

After studying film, I worked on independent feature films as Sound mixer. Am now looking to work with bigger crews as a Boom Operator.

I previously worked in the hospital as a Registered nurse for 10 years.

I quickly found that many of the skills surrounding team work reliability and communication were transferable.

Vashti den Besten

  • First Aid & CPR Certificate, HRW Forklift Licence, Manual Driver's Licence
Gold Coast
I love the challenge and excitement of bringing the creative space to life. I want to dress the space to tell the story and allow the viewer to be immersed.

Lists as:

  • Art Department Assistant, Runner
  • PA, Runner
  • Production Assistant
  • Props Buyer
  • Set Decorator, Dresser

Set Dec

Vashti den Besten has been immersed in the arts for as long as she can remember – both parents heavily involved, so it was most natural for her to be part of the world of entertainment. However, it was a love for creating the artistic space that drew her to Set Design and Decorating. Vashti has worked in many areas of the entertainment industry including Film, Television, Live Theatre and Music Videos.

She was Manager of a Performing Arts College for 15 years affording her the opportunity to hone her craft in Set Decorating, Set Design and Construction, Visual Merchandising as well as Sound and Lighting. She moved to Canada to broaden her skill set before returning to Australia in 2021.

Since then, Vashti has worked as a Set Dresser on Sony’s Anaconda, Dresser/Buyer on the Fremantle Media Production of Rock Island Mysteries Series 2 and Set Decorator for Series 3.

Caterina Foukimoana

  • Building Design & Drafting, Construction Awareness, CAD/design, HR Truck Licence, RMDL Boat Licence. Intro to film via the 4-day Screen Onboarding Course Qld.
Brisbane
Keen to break into film, as I am passionate about the creative elements of the industry. As a creative and practical project professional, I can offer hands-on support across design, construction, logistics, and production, delivering reliable solutions and bringing ideas to life from concept to completion.

Lists as:

  • (Emerging) Art Dept
  • (Emerging) Production
  • Art Department Assistant, Runner
  • Truck Driver, Swing Driver

I am a creative and practical project professional with experience in design, drafting, construction planning, and logistics. I have training in building design and CAD and enjoy turning concepts into workable outcomes. My work combines technical understanding with problem-solving, organisation, and clear communication.

I am currently developing mobile studio builds and creative community projects. This has given me experience in project coordination, sourcing materials, planning layouts, working with suppliers, and managing timelines.

Also operate in transport and logistics environments, providing reliable on-site and operational support.

Work confidently both independently and within a team and adapt quickly to changing needs and take pride in delivering practical solutions.

** Epecially interested in supporting film, construction, and creative production projects where planning, coordination, and hands-on execution are valued **

Based in Brisbane and available across the Gold Coast region, I am ready to contribute energy, creativity, and dependable support to a wide range of projects.

Jessica Kiddle

  • HR truck licence, R motorcycle and C manual, RSA, Bachelor of Business Management, Blue card.
Brisbane
Since 2023 I have worked on over 25 productions as Transport and Unit crew, and in late 2025 began supplying shuttle buses and AD truck to productions.

Lists as:

  • Art Department Assistant, Runner
  • Barista, Hospitality
  • Cast Driver
  • Equipment Rental
  • Truck Driver, Swing Driver
  • Unit Assistant

The film and television industry has my heart, and I have been privileged to work on over 25 productions since entering the industry in 2022.

I’m an experienced swing driver with a HR licence, shuttle driver, cast driver and unit assistant. I’m based between Brisbane, Gold Coast and Ipswich and happy to travel interstate. Also keen on trying my hand in the art department.

Prior to working in film and television I completed a Bachelor of Business Management at QUT and worked as an Area Manager in the non-profit retail sector.

In 2025 I took a leap and started a business. Say hello to That’s Showbiz Baby, supplying productions with shuttle busses and AD/producers office truck. Based on the Gold Coast, I’m dedicated to maintaining a quality fleet and growing within the industry.

Please reach out to discuss booking and availability.

RECENT CREDITS:

2026 Headless  – Unit Assistant
2026 Love on Deck  – Unit assistant
2025 Epilogue  – Unit Assistant/Transport Driver
2025 The Mark – Unit Assistant/Transport Driver

Emilia Paton

  • Bachelor of Film & Screen Media Production, Griffith Film School; Libby Butler's Notetaking Workshop, Screen Queensland; Art History | Visual Storytelling | Intro to Design Principles, University of Sunshine Coast Headstart Program; CASA RePL Drone Pilot Licence (Sub 25kg)
Brisbane
An emerging art department all-rounder with passion for diverse, original and honest Australian stories.

Lists as:

  • (Emerging) Art Dept
  • Art Department Assistant, Runner
  • Costume Assistant, Runner
  • PA, Runner

I graduated from Griffith Film School in 2022 with distinction and have written and directed short films, worked as a production designer and costume designer on short films with my network.

Job-wise, I have the following real-world art department experience:

ART DEPARTMENT EXPERIENCE
2026 – | Props & Costume Specialist – Bluey’s World
Prop and Costume creation and maintenance
2023 – 2025 | Production & Design Manager — Olive Group
Production management, writing, directing, editing and graphic design for film and eLearning content

I’m looking to gain further experience on set in assistant roles in Art Department to become an even more well-rounded practitioner and develop my knowledge and skills.

Alyssa Sandilands

  • Bachelor of Creative Arts (Film and Television) at JMC Academy 2025, Industry Onboarding TAFE 2025.
Brisbane
Aspiring / emerging Art Department Assistant and Set Dresser - would love to be considered for any upcoming productions.

Lists as:

  • (Emerging) Art Dept
  • Art Department Assistant, Runner
  • Standby Props Assistant

Emerging filmmaker specifically specialising in Art Assistant roles.

Finding her passion in the study of film and art at high school, led her to study film at university, receiving a Bachelor of Film and Television at JMC Academy (2025).

Alyssa has had lots of on-set experience whilst studying  – and is now searching for ongoing professional work experience in the industry.

She looks forward to exploring each aspect of the production design and art department process and would love to be considered for any upcoming productions.

RECENT CREDITS:
2025  Ina (Online series) – Art Department Assistant / Production Designer Marcel Lim
2024  Little Hands (Short) – Assistant Art Director (shared credit) / Production Designer Oliva Moers
2024  Cruel Hands (Feature) – Art Department Attachment / Art Director Dylan Schenkeveld

Michael Williams

  • South Seas Film & Television School (2005), Diploma in Film & Television Production (Specialisation: Production Design)
Gold Coast
With 19+ years in film and TV including over 300 x TVCs, I prioritise reliability and integrity. Gold Coast–based, I bring versatility across dressing, standby assisting and art department assisting - ready to step in and deliver.

Lists as:

  • Art Department Assistant, Runner
  • Set Decorator, Dresser
  • Standby Props Assistant

From Set Dresser to Standby Assist, or jumping in as an Art Assist, I’m a “get-it-done” guy based on the Gold Coast who is always happy to roll up his sleeves and help out.

ASSISTANT PROPS BUYER 2021 – 2025:
70+ TV Commercials varying in scale from small two-person Art Dept teams right up to large-scale line productions from all corners of the globe.

SET DRESSER/STANDBY PROPS ASSISTANT 2011 – 2021:
250+ TV Commercials with countless trucks full of dressings, early morning bump-ins, and late-night wraps. Meticulous when resetting a location and always with an upbeat attitude.

TELEVISION WORK
2021 ‘LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER’ 8x 1hr eps – Casual Set Dresser Assistant
Set Decorator: Megan Vertelle, Set Dec Lead: Collin Elms. On call to dive in and help out with set dresses on an epic scale.

2017 ‘PENNYWORTH’ 10x 1hr eps – Set Decorator Assistant/Petty Cash Buyer
Set Decorator: David Morrison
I was thrown in the deep end working full time on this series, I quickly learnt my way around the London prop houses and industry suppliers