I am a London based Production Designer working in the Film and Television Industry having designed six cinema release feature films, hundreds of commercial campaigns and over 150 music clips.
Please contact me via:
michellesotheren@icloud.com, +44 (0) 7766514958
Or with my agent WPA UK and speak with Barnaby. +44 (0) 7768617531
X , (2011) AUS, US, UK, IR. Dir. Jon Hewitt
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, (2009) USA, Dir. David Lister
AT WORLD’S END, (2009) DENMARK, Dir. Tomas Villum Jensen NOMINATED FOR BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – ROBERT AWARDS 2010
STORAGE, (2008) AUS, Dir. Michael Craft
ACOLYTES, (2007) AUS, Dir. Jon Hewitt
48 SHADES, (2006) AUS, Dir. Daniel Lapaine NOMINATED FOR BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN - IF FILM AWARDS 2006
BLURRED, (2003) AUS Dir. Evan Clarry
2019 Gomorrah Season 4 ep 4 -Uk Art Dir Dir. Francesca Comencini, Catalaya Films / Sky TV
2012 Kitten Chic, (UK Pilot) Dir. Andy De Emmony, Lovely Day/Kudos
2012 Call Me Al (UK Pilot segment) Dir. Andy De Emmony, Left Bank Productions
2010 Murphy's Law ( TV Documentary) Dir. Russell Crowe
2004-5 My Restaurant Rules (Reality TV series) Channel 7 Aus.
2002 Escape From The Valley Of The Tapes (TV Documentary) Dir. Anthony Mullins
TELEVISION COMMERCIALS
Cesar Dir. Tim Kirkby Production Co. Bootleg Films, London
Easycar Dir. AVSB Production Co. Bootleg Films, London
Kinder Surprise Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Nice Shirt Films, London
Purple Bricks Dir. Calle Åstrand Production Co. Bootleg Films, London
Scottish Power Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Nice Shirt Films, London
Nutella Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Nice Shirt Films, London
Purina Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Nice Shirt Films, London
Shell - fill up & go Dir. Steve Reeves Production Co. Another Film co., London
Activia Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Nice Shirt Films, London
Deezer Geezer Dir. Tim Kirkby Production Co. Bootleg Films, London
Vitality Health Angry Dog Dir. Calle Åstrand Production Co. Bootleg Films, London
Vitality Life Scary Dir. Calle Åstrand Production Co. Bootleg Films, London
ASDA price lock Dir. Tim Kirkby Production Co. Bootleg Films, London
Sainsbury's Halloween Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Nice Shirt Films, London
Ralph Lauren "Denim Supply" Dir. Caswell Coggins Production Co. Sonny Pictures, London
National Trust Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Nice Shirt Films, London
De Beers Forever mark Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Nice Shirt Films, London
Everest Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Dabhand Media, London
Target Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Flinder's Lane, Melbourne
Sony Xperia Dir. Calle Åstrand Production Co. Dabhand Media, London
Homebase Peak campaign Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Dabhand Media, London
Blossom Hill Dir. Dylan Kendle Production Co. Dabhand Media, London
Simple face wipes Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Dabhand Media, London
Diageo – Shake it and Impulse Dir. Calle Åstrand Production Co. Dabhand Media, London
New Zealand TV 2 Brand promo Dir. Nick Esdaile Production Co. Dabhand Media, London
Heineken "Open your World" Dir. Nick Esdaile Production Co. Dabhand Media, London
Euro Millions Dir. Tim Kirkby Production Co. Sweet Media, Ireland
Samsung Dir. Tim Denton Production Co. Robot I productions, Sydney
Sultana Bran Dir. Tim Denton Production Co. Robot I productions, Sydney
LCM's Dir. Tim Denton Production Co. Plush Films, Sydney
Hyundi “simply irresistible” Dir. Peter Bloomfield Production Co. Plush Films, Sydney
Caltex Halvoline Dir. Peter Bloomfield Production Co. Plush Films, Sydney
Preen Dir. Brendan Williams Production Co. 8com, Sydney
Virgin Blue Dir. Patrick Hughes Production Co. Radical Media, Sydney
Nutra Grain Dir. Dave Klaiber Production Co. Plaza Films, Sydney
Telstra wireless broadband Dir. Nick Reynolds Production Co. Plaza Films, Sydney
0-800 Reverse “Holly Valance” Dir. Lee Rogers
Special K Kelloggs Dir. Rowan Dean Production Co. Rowan Dean Films, Sydney
Mitsubishi Dir. Paul Street Production Co. Streetlight Films, Sydney
Nescafe (Europe) Dir. Paul Street Production Co. Streetlight Films, Sydney
Napisan Vanish Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Dettol Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Kleenex Cottonelle Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
RAC Insurance Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Sheridan Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Sony Cybershot (Asia) Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Natures Own Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
LG “Mr Mum” steamwasher Dir. David Barker Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Courier Mail “compact” Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Fisher & Paykel “Less Work” Dir. David Barker Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Telstra “Metro” Dir. Liz Murphy Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Instant Scratchies Dir. David Barker Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Coke Dir. David Barker Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
University of Queensland Dir. David Barker Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Panafen Dir. David Barker Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Suncorp Metway “Disasters” Dir. David Barker Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Hyundi “Small car of the year” Dir. David Barker Production Co. Taxi Films, Brisbane
Coke a Cola “superman” Dirs. Stephen Lance & Damon Escott Production Co. Two Little Indians, Brisbane
Subway Dirs. Stephen Lance & Damon Escott Production Co. Two Little Indians, Brisbane
KFC “Elvis” Dirs. Stephen Lance & Damon Escott Production Co. Two Little Indians, Brisbane
Tim Tam “Genie” Dirs. Stephen Lance & Damon Escott Production Co. Two Little Indians, Brisbane
Weet-Bix “the crunch” Dirs. Stephen Lance & Damon Escott Production Co. Two Little Indians, Brisbane
NSW Lotto campaign x8 Dir. Tori Garrett Production Co. Two Little Indians, Brisbane
Golden Casket Dir. Tori Garrett Production Co. Two Little Indians, Brisbane
Herron Ibuprofen Dir. Tori Garrett Production Co. Two Little Indians, Brisbane
Woman’s Day Dir. Tori Garrett Production Co. Two Little Indians, Brisbane
Telstra Dirs. Stephen Lance & Damon EscottProduction Co. Two Little Indians, Brisbane
Ergon Energy Dir. Ron Johanson
Sunny Queen Eggs Dir. Grant Marshall
Bond Uni Dir: Brendan Williams
Super Cheap Auto Dir. Fraser Bailey
Child Injury Prevention Dir. Fraser Bailey
V8 Supercard Dir. Fraser Bailey
Gilbey’s Gin Dir. Fraser Bailey
Australia Zoo Dir. John Stainton
Toyota Dir. John Stainton
MUSIC Promo's (select list)
Franz Ferdinand "Love Illumination" Dir. Timothy Saccenti
Butterfingers “Dirt” Dir. David Barker
Butterfingers “Trouble” Dir. David Barker
Bob Evan’s “Nowhere without you” Dir. Squareyed
Claire Bowditch “Little self-centered Queen” Dir. Squareyed
Sleepy Jacksons “Devil in my yard” Dir. Squareyed
Little Birdy “I’m Excited” Dir. Squareyed
Little Birdy “This is a love song” Dir. Squareyed
Kasey Chambers “Rain” Dir. Squareyed
Silverchair “Across the night” Dir. Squareyed
Silverchair “The Greatest View” Dir. Squareyed
Ben Harper “Diamonds on the inside” Dir. The MalloysUSABlack Dog Films
Machine Gun Fellatio “Just B-Coz” Dir. Ryan Renshaw
SuperJesus “Over and Out” Dir. Squareyed
SHORT FILM
2014 Stuck Dir. Jonas Mcquiggin
2012 Heart Shaped Lock, Dir. Liz Murphy
2009 Creating Fortune, Dir. David Barker
2007 Every Other Weekend, Dir. Tim Slade, AFC funded
2005 Recall, Dir. Michael Noonan
2005 Black Fury, Dir. Stephen Irwin
2003 Self Serve, Dir. Frazer BaileyShortlisted to final 16 in Tropfest 2004
2002 The Palour, Dir. Dean Chircop Shortlisted best short film at Dendy Awards
2001 Hey Sista, Dir. Jan Cattoni, AFC funded
2000 The Irving Hand Prophecy, Dir. Sarah Jane Woulahan & Sean GilliganWinner of Best Production Design in the Warner Bros. Movie World Studios Queensland New Filmmakers Awards 2001
1999 Stop, Dir. Anthoney Mullins Cannes Film Festival nomination for best short fiction 2000
LOCATIONS: Australia, USA, New Zealand, Portugal, Ireland, Scotland, Spain, South Africa, Italy
MEMBER: Australian Production Designer Guild