Set Decorator, Dresser

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.

Amanda Grillini

  • AdvDip Screen & Media
  • AFTRS Certificate of The DOP/Designer Collaboration
  • Dip Interior Design
Sunshine Coast
I love to think outside the box. 20 years experience in the art department, designing, decorating, dressing, styling, buying, hands-on making and food styling

Shona Hannagan

  • ** Willing to work as a Local **, Diploma of Horticulture, Working at Heights Certification, Forklift Certification, Working With Children, Police Clearance
Other
Experienced On Set Dresser, HOD Greens and Greens Standby - no cushion left unplumped, no leaf left unturned.

Lenny Holmdahl

  • Set decorator. Licensed for Car, Truck, Forklift, Boat operation.
Gold Coast
Set decorator

Natalie Tsuchiya

  • Diploma in Film and Television 2005, South Seas Film and TV School, White Card.
Gold Coast
Set Dec Buyer // Set Dresser // Props Buyer - a great eye for buying and finding prop treasures with experience in set decoration, set dressing and sourcing.

Haley Wezenberg

  • First Aid Certificate, Full Driver's Licence, Boat Licence, Blue Card, QLD White Card, Food Safety Certificate, Infection Control Training – COVID 19; Bachelor of Science with Dual Major in Hospitality Management & Leisure Studies Cornell University (USA)
Gold Coast
An all-rounder with loads of experience in props from props master to mould maker. Can also turn my hand to production (reality credits) as coord, episode / challenge producer, chaperone

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.

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.

Amanda Grillini

  • AdvDip Screen & Media
  • AFTRS Certificate of The DOP/Designer Collaboration
  • Dip Interior Design
Sunshine Coast
I love to think outside the box. 20 years experience in the art department, designing, decorating, dressing, styling, buying, hands-on making and food styling

Lists as:

  • Production Designer
  • Props Buyer
  • Set Decorator, Dresser

Designer | Set Decorator | Buyer | Dresser

I am an artist and creative with over 20 years’ experience working across film, tv and creative production.

I’ve spent much of my career behind the scenes in the art department, shaping atmosphere, texture and story through design, decorating, styling, sourcing, hands-on making and food styling.

Shona Hannagan

  • ** Willing to work as a Local **, Diploma of Horticulture, Working at Heights Certification, Forklift Certification, Working With Children, Police Clearance
Other
Experienced On Set Dresser, HOD Greens and Greens Standby - no cushion left unplumped, no leaf left unturned.

Lists as:

  • Greens
  • Scenic Artist, Set Painter, Signwriter
  • Set Decorator, Dresser

I fell for film at a random opportunity, a few weeks working as a brush hand for a friend plastering cell walls and prison corridors, balancing on tip toes on 8-ft ladders, rinsing out putrid buckets of stale paint, meeting the most off-kilter and amazing minds and being given the space and trust to just LEARN. I was hooked. I still am.

I’ve explored the Greens Department which fit like a glove and worked my way up to HOD, delved into Swing Gang, Lead Person, Buyer/Dresser my favourite role as On Set Dresser in Set Dec. I’m in love.

In the sage words of Talking Heads… This Must Be The Place.

Location wise, I am currently in Adelaide and in process of moving up to Qld. I am absolutely willing to work as a local until everything is finalised.

Lenny Holmdahl

  • Set decorator. Licensed for Car, Truck, Forklift, Boat operation.
Gold Coast
Set decorator

Lists as:

  • Set Decorator, Dresser

Worked on numerous productions since 1992.

Feature films
MOW
TV series
Commercials
Music videos

Film credits as Set Decorator, Props Master, Dresser, Buyer, Researcher.

Recent credits include:
2024   SPIT GETTING SQUARE 2 – Set Decorator
2023   SCURRY – Set Decorator
2022/3  ROCK ISLAND MYSTERIES 2 – Set Decorator
2021   TROPPO – Set Decorator
2020/1 ESCAPE FROM SPIDERHEAD – Assistant Set Decorator

See resume for credit details on previous films such as IN LIKE FLYNN, AQUAMAN, THOR RAGNAROK, GUARDIANS OF THE TOMB etc.

Natalie Tsuchiya

  • Diploma in Film and Television 2005, South Seas Film and TV School, White Card.
Gold Coast
Set Dec Buyer // Set Dresser // Props Buyer - a great eye for buying and finding prop treasures with experience in set decoration, set dressing and sourcing.

Lists as:

  • Props Buyer
  • Props Master
  • Set Decorator, Dresser
  • Swing

I am a creative and resourceful Art Department professional with a strong eye for detail and a passion for finding those perfect prop and dressing gems that bring a story to life. With experience across set decoration, set dressing, buying, and sourcing, I enjoy transforming scripts into visually rich, character-driven environments that feel authentic on screen.

I thrive in the fast-paced nature of film and television production, balancing creativity with organisation to meet tight deadlines and ever-changing briefs. Whether I’m sourcing unique pieces, dressing a set, or problem-solving on the spot, I bring a proactive, can-do attitude and a genuine love for the process.

Set Dec Buyer // Set Dresser // Props Buyer

RECENT CREDITS:
2025   TWO YEARS LATER (Paramount +)  Production Designer Helen O’Loan – Set Decorator
2025    ASH (Feature) – Set decoration buyer
2024   TINA (Feature) – Set dresser
2023   THE CONVERT (Feature) – Set dresser
2022   MY LIFE IS A MURDER (TV Series) – Set Dresser (4 eps)
2022   POWER RANGERS DINO FURY (TV Series) – Props buyer (44eps)

 

Haley Wezenberg

  • First Aid Certificate, Full Driver's Licence, Boat Licence, Blue Card, QLD White Card, Food Safety Certificate, Infection Control Training – COVID 19; Bachelor of Science with Dual Major in Hospitality Management & Leisure Studies Cornell University (USA)
Gold Coast
An all-rounder with loads of experience in props from props master to mould maker. Can also turn my hand to production (reality credits) as coord, episode / challenge producer, chaperone

Lists as:

  • Props Buyer
  • Props Master
  • Set Decorator, Dresser
  • Standby Props Assistant

PROPS / FOOD STYLIST / PRODUCER  – working across drama and reality.

Loads of experience in props from props master to mould maker. Also in reality I have worked as a coordinator, episode producer, challenge producer, talent chaperone.

Looking for more opportunities in drama in the props department!

KEY SKILLS:

Budgeting
Script breakdowns
Food Styling
Call Sheets
Travel Bookings
Fibre glassing
Spray painting
Mould making/Casting
Prop Making
Accounting/Admin
File maker Advance

RECENT CREDITS:

2025/26 COUNTRY PRODUCER “The Amazing Race” AUS – S10 (EUREKA PRODUCTIONS)

2025 PROPS MASTER “Dustfall” (MOONRIVER/ABC)

2025 TALENT CHAPERONE “Survivor Australia” S11 (ESA PRODUCTIONS)

2025 MOULD MAKER “Mosquito Bowl” (NETFLIX)

2025 PROPS MASTER “Runner” (A HIGHER STANDARD/ALLEY CAT PRODUCTIONS)

2025 LEAD SET DRESSER “Ich Bin Ein Star! Holt Mich Heir Raus!” #18 (GRANDA – ITV)

2024 SENIOR PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR – CONTRACTS/ROSTERS “I’m a Celebrity! Get me out of here” UK #24 (GRANDA – ITV)

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