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Name;
Brooke Painter
Course;
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
Discipline;
Set Designer & Scenic Artist
Actor seated on stage beside a large metal oil drum, looking contemplative.

Set and Vision Design 'Borneo+3'

Directed by Tony Nikolakopoulos

Photo: Drew Echberg

Two actors in an intimate moment on stage with blue light waves projected in the background, conveying a serene atmosphere.

Set and Vision Design 'Borneo+3'

Directed by Tony Nikolakopoulos

Photo: Drew Echberg

Performers sharing a close moment on a dimly lit stage with large abstract projections/

Set and Vision Design 'Borneo+3'

Directed by Tony Nikolakopoulos

Photo: Drew Echberg

Ensemble cast dancing joyfully on a vibrant stage with lockers, portraying a high-energy school scene.

Head of Scenic 'Heathers: The Musical'

Set Design by Chiara Wenban

Photo: Ben Fon

Two actresses in futuristic costumes on stage, one wearing a helmet, against a backdrop of vintage newspapers and posters.

Head of Scenic 'I'll Explain It All To You Later'

Set Design by Miriam Clare and Finnegan Comte-Harvey

Photo: Gregory Lorenzutti

Ethereal stage setting with hanging fabrics illuminated by warm lights and surrounded by lush foliage, creating a mystical garden atmosphere.

Associate Set Design 'Theatrum Botanicum'

Set Design by Rubi Dinardo

Photo: Gregory Lorenzutti

Actress in white on stage, while others sit in the background amidst a set of old monitors.

Head of Scenic 'Dance Nation'

Set Design by Ingrid Müller

Photo: Gregory Lorenzutti

Energetic dance scene on stage with actors in colorful costumes, with a backdrop of vintage televisions, reflecting a retro theme.

Head of Scenic 'Dance Nation'

Set Design by Ingrid Müller

Photo: Gregory Lorenzutti

Cast on stage with graffiti backdrop, one holding a red flag.

Scenic Artist 'Urinetown'

Set Design by Jessamine Moffett

Photo: Ben Fon

Actors portraying high school stereotypes in front of yellow lockers on a blue stage.

Head of Scenic 'Heathers: The Musical'

Set Design by Chiara Wenban

Photo: Ben Fon

A portrait photoSet Designer & Scenic Artist of Brooke Painter

Brooke is a Naarm/Melbourne based set designer and scenic artist for stage and screen. She has a focus on accessibility in theatre and exploring emotion and character-based stories in film. Her studies in cinematography have informed her practice as a production designer and given her an understanding of designing for the frame. She strives to bring together her love of film and theatre and develop visuals honouring both mediums.

Brooke's credits include Set and Vision Designer for VCA Acting's production 'Borneo plus 3' (dir. Tony Nikolakopoulos), Associate Set Designer for VCA Dance's 'Theatrum Botanicum' (chor. Gregory Lorenzutti), and Art Assistant for films 'Bloodshot Heart' (dir. Parish Malfitano) and 'I Want to Make a Film About Women' (dir. Karen Pearlman). Brooke holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (2023) from the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), and an Advanced Diploma in Screen and Media (2018) from the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television.

Email;
brookeepainter@gmail.com
Actor seated on stage beside a large metal oil drum, looking contemplative.
Two actors in an intimate moment on stage with blue light waves projected in the background, conveying a serene atmosphere.
Performers sharing a close moment on a dimly lit stage with large abstract projections/
Ensemble cast dancing joyfully on a vibrant stage with lockers, portraying a high-energy school scene.
Two actresses in futuristic costumes on stage, one wearing a helmet, against a backdrop of vintage newspapers and posters.
Ethereal stage setting with hanging fabrics illuminated by warm lights and surrounded by lush foliage, creating a mystical garden atmosphere.
Actress in white on stage, while others sit in the background amidst a set of old monitors.
Energetic dance scene on stage with actors in colorful costumes, with a backdrop of vintage televisions, reflecting a retro theme.
Cast on stage with graffiti backdrop, one holding a red flag.
Actors portraying high school stereotypes in front of yellow lockers on a blue stage.

Set and Vision Design 'Borneo+3'

Directed by Tony Nikolakopoulos

Photo: Drew Echberg

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A portrait photoSet Designer & Scenic Artist of Brooke Painter