
Creating Redemptive Worlds
In film, the art of production design is about more than aesthetics—it's a language for storytelling. How can film reveal truth and redemption in surprising places?
Christian Snell is an ADG 800 Production Designer and Art Director with over 15 years of experience in the film and entertainment industry. Known for his hands-on approach and commitment to historical accuracy, he specializes in extensive period and architectural research. Christian focuses on creating immersive worlds for characters, using purposeful colors, textures, and styles to enhance the emotional connection without distracting from the story.
Christian’s love for history and design started in childhood, volunteering at a museum and restoring furniture and bicycles. He later pursued a History degree from Kent State and restored historic properties in Cleveland, further deepening his passion for architecture and design.
When he’s not traveling designing, you will find Christian in the mountains around Lake Arrowhead, California, stand-up paddle boarding the lake and searching the forest for owl-houses with his young sons.