Randal R. Groves is a production designer for film and television. Originally from Seattle, Washington, currently living between Santa Monica, CA and Portland, OR. Groves’ educational experiences have largely been OJT “On the Job Training,” starting as a carpenter’s helper on the film Dog Fight in 1989. A scholarship athlete, Groves studied Art, History and Political Science in college. Groves continued his education at UCLA’s extension course for Art Direction during his off-hours as a set builder.
In the 50 plus feature films and hundreds of TV episodes, Groves has developed a style built on the foundation of literally millions of square feet of set creation. From Titanic to half-hour comedies, Groves has been part of the build, management, or design, of film & TV sets for over 30 years.
Groves believes in “smart design,” which results from expert communi
Randal R. Groves is a production designer for film and television. Originally from Seattle, Washington, currently living between Santa Monica, CA and Portland, OR. Groves’ educational experiences have largely been OJT “On the Job Training,” starting as a carpenter’s helper on the film Dog Fight in 1989. A scholarship athlete, Groves studied Art, History and Political Science in college. Groves continued his education at UCLA’s extension course for Art Direction during his off-hours as a set builder.
In the 50 plus feature films and hundreds of TV episodes, Groves has developed a style built on the foundation of literally millions of square feet of set creation. From Titanic to half-hour comedies, Groves has been part of the build, management, or design, of film & TV sets for over 30 years.
Groves believes in “smart design,” which results from expert communication, incredible interpretation of the written word, capturing the mood and tone of the material, absorbing the director’s vision, and presenting vision boards along with previsualization to eliminate all speculation of the design process. This belief in “smart design” assures the director of any doubt and helps visualize the finished product before spending a dollar.
Groves is always seeking to grow and enjoys working on projects with a diverse group of storytellers. He strives to gather collaborators that resemble the composition of the American mosaic. Cultural enrichment is how Groves defines his primary passion in life, travel. Whether cycling from Amsterdam to Barcelona or setting up film locations in the USA, the love of art, history, architecture, music, food, natural wonders, and people make up the tapestry of Groves’ life and work.
Groves is a proficient artist in drawing, painting, wood, metal and clay. In addition to being a master carpenter, he has great strengths in architecture, engineering, budgeting and project management.
