Michael Clausen Production Designer

An actor I’ve know since the 90’s, Tim Thomerson, is a great friend of Dave Letterman’s. He wanted to give Dave a set of antique spurs but needed a box.  He wanted something rustic and western.  I came up with the idea of replicating a Wells Fargo strong box from the stage coach era.  ‘DC’ is the Brand used on Letterman’s Ranch, Deep Creek.  Attached is my first sketch and some pics.  I installed a functional antique half mortise lock and did all the carpentry, scenic and lettering personally in my shop.

Tim was actually quite happy. He’s mugging for the pic.

Thanks for checking out my shameless self promotion.
Best,
Michael

Michael Paul Clausen designed, built and painted these props for an installation at Sundance. The 8′ x 8′ garage door was made of pine and black poly siding.

American Society of Cinematographers Club House screening of Michael Paul Clausen’s project “Red House”

I’ve just finished the 3-D preliminary designs for another of Nonny De La Pena’s Virtual Reality Projects. The destination is the Standard Chartered Bank executive suite at the 2014 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix coming this September. Images below.

JUNE, 2014

I’m happy to report CIGAR MAN, a short film on which I was a producer and the Production Designer has just been accepted at the Raindance Film Festival in London, one of the largest indie festivals in Europe. If you would like to see the film email me for the link!

MAY, 2014

The Red House is a short film that takes place in 1915 in a Chinese Bordello. It’s a moving tale of sacrifice which I was excited to design and decorate. Rush Hour Productions produced and we shot locally. There is a montage of the sets on the REELS page of this website.

APRIL, 2014

I designed and shipped an installation to the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival for Nonny de la Pena’s Virtual Reality exhibit. The virtual experience entitled, Use of Force Protocol, is Virtual Journalism and allowed participants visiting the film festival to witness first hand the reality of a U.S. Border out of control. The piece was powerful and moving and I’m proud to have contributed in getting the message out on this important issue.

FEBRUARY, 2014

Wrapped up Sister Judy, a short film which I designed and decorated for Greg Lavoi, featuring Sosie Bacon.