Howdy!
I'm Elissa and I'm a London-based Production designer and art director.
I've worked on a range of projects from micro-budget indie shorts to commercials with big name brands. With over 8 years working across the art department I have a varied skillset including design, builds, crafting and graphics to also assist other designers.
I pride myself on nailing realism, incorporating playful touches to my work and going the extra mile - known for excellent jumpers.
Graduated from the University for the Creative Arts in 2017 with a Film Production BA (Hons.) 2:1
For enquiries and availability please feel free to contact me at elissamort@gmail.com or +447582264217
"Elissa Morton's art direction is top-notch, adorning the walls with high-end art and punctuating the room with various tropical plants, giving the video a very organic and authentic aesthetic" - Promonews
"The video for Old Habits Die Hard has a contrasting blue-red colour palette, peppered with abstract textures and striking art direction." - Promonews
NARRATIVE
2023
Homework
Art Director on BFI x Film4 commissioned short film about a schoolgirl who's determined to not get caught with her extra 'homework' in her bookbag. Written and directed by Jamie Dispirito. Production Design by Milly White. Currently in post-production
Saint Vassily
Production Designer on short film about an aspiring priest who faces a moral conundrum in USSR Russia. Written and directed by Masha Egieva. Currently in festival circuit
Lives at Steak
Production Designer on short film about a Ukrainian woman who takes on a catering job for the political elite. written by Julia Grogan, directed by Joana Caiano. Currently in post-production
Girl on Girl
Production Designer on BFI short film about a couple who unpack their relationship while moving into their first home together. Directed by Laura Jayne Tunbridge. Currently in the festival circuit.
Screened at BFI Flare 2024
Golem
Production Designer on short film about a person who creates their new best friend to deal with the loneliness of adulthood. Directed with Joe Starr. Currently in the festival circuit.
Write Me Dirty
Set designer for podcast recording of 'Write Me Dirty' podcast. Produced by Jampot Productions. Link to Tiktok
Fish Out of Water
Production Designer on short film where in a dystopian future, the government attempts to save the environment from collapse - by converting 90% of the population into fish. Written and directed by Alexandra Boulton. Currently in festival circuit
2022
The Walk
Production Designer on BFI short film about a man who struggles to deal with grieving the loss of his father. Directed by Michael Jobling. Currently in the festival circuit.
Burn Out
Production Designer on BFI Short film about a woman who becomes overwhelmed by London living. Directed by Chloe Culpin. Currently in the festival circuit.
Sandra Gets A New Fringe
Production Designer on BFI short film about a woman who finally snaps at work. Co-directed by Michael Beddoes and Penelope Yeulet. Currently in the festival circuit.
The Haunting of Helen's Bridge
Production Designer on feature film about a filmmaker who confronts his past to document a malevolent spirit in his hometown. Directed by Stephen Presley. Currently in Post-Production. Link to IMDB
Pig Man
Production designer on short film about a social recluse who accidentally turns the tables on his bullies. Directed by Joe Starrs. Currently in the festival circuit
Data Security
Art Director on corporate shoot on data production. Production by Pukka Films. Directed by Paul Katis
2021
The Jacket
Production designer on short film about the universal struggle of identity, and the conflict between perception and self-acceptance. Part of BBC New Creatives scheme. Directed by Shaun Mendum. Link to Film
Headache
Production designer on short film about a man who tries to purchase painkillers from a reluctant pharmacist. Written and Directed by Johnny Russell. Link to film
The Walk-In
Art department assistant on ITV drama. Directed by Paul Andrew Williams. Production design by Anna Mould. Link to series
Jerk, Series 2
Standby props assistant on second series of BBC three comedy, Production Design by Daniel Maclagan. Produced by Roughcut TV, directed by Tom Mckay. Link to episode one
2020
Sitting in Limbo
Graphics assistant on BBC feature about a British citizen threatened with deportation during the Windrush Scandal. Link to IMDB. Link to Film.
2019
Sequins
Production designer for short film about a teen boy exploring the world of drag in 90's Blackpool, directed by Michael Beddoes. Link to IMDB. Link to Film
Kill Norwood
Production designer on short film about overprotective parents who take their daughters gaming obsession into their own hands, directed by Lexy Anderson. Link to film
2018
Vanquish Digital Headache
Art director on commercial for American pain relief medication, directed by Joseph Nam. Link to video
'E.T.I.G.A.F.Y' - Tom Rosenthal
Production designer on music video directed by Myles Wheeler. Link to video
2017
Spilt Milk
Art Director on a short film about An unconventional love story between two teens leading up to the night of their prom. Produced for BA film production at the University for the Creative Arts. Link to IMDB. Link to Film
Jailbird: The Musical
Art department assistant for a short film about a woman piecing together how she came to wake up in a jail cell. Produced for BA film production at the University for the Creative Arts. Link to IMDB
COMMERCIAL
2023
Opening Doors : Together
Art director for advert promoting Together Money's Finance services. Produced by HANSA studio.
Remember Box, Bottle, Cup : Hubbub
Art director for advert promoting reusables charity, Hubbub. Directed by Grant Taylor. Link to video
Volunteering : Citizens Advice
Art director for advert promoting volunteering at Citizens Advice. Produced by Faltrego. Link to video
MSI x Rare Content
Set designer on post-match interview space for MSI e-sports tournament. Produced by Rare Content
Better Dating App Chat : Badoo
Art Director on ad campaign for Badoo featuring Anna Richardson. Produced by LSK productions. Directed by Lewis Knagg. Link to video
#WeAreCitizensAdvice : Citizens Advice
Art director on campaign video for Citizens Advice. Produced by Faltrego. Link to video
Derma X Pro : Head and Shoulders
Art Director on advert for Head and Shoulders Derma X Pro product line. Directed by Scott Peters, produced by Prodigious
2022
Friendly Fraud - The Method
Art director on New Years video produced by fraud fighting company SEON. Link to video
Deep Fakes - The Method
Art director on Christmas video produced by fraud fighting company SEON. Link to video
2021
Say 100% Yes : YesAuto
Art assistant on ad campaign for car trader YesAuto, production design by Daniel Maclagan. Produced by Armoury London. Link to Video
MUSIC VIDEOS
2023
Dumomi - More
Art Director for music video for Dumomi, directed by George Guise. Link to video
Gott Street Park - Got To Be Good
Art Director for music video for Gott Street Park. Produced by My Accomplice. Link to video
2022
'Jiggle Jiggle' - Jason Derulo x Duke & Jones x Louis Theroux x Amelia Dimz
Production Designer on music video directed by Stanley Brock. Link to Video
'Old Habits Die Hard' - Alicia Davis
Production Designer on music video directed by Florence Kosky. Link to Video
Production Designer on music video directed by Florence Kosky. Link to Video
'Autopilot (Live Version)' - Ashley Singh
Art Director on live recording session. Produced by LSK productions. Directed by Lewis Knagg. Link to video
Chromatica Ball - Lady Gaga
Art Assistant on pre-recorded content for Lady Gaga's Chromatica tour. produced by SHOWstudio
2021
'Love (Sweet Love)' - Little Mix
Art assistant on music video for Little Mix, Art Directed by Furmaan Ahmed. Directed by Samuel Douek. Link to video
'Got Me' - Laura Mvula
Art assistant on music video for Laura Mvula, Art Directed by Furmaan Ahmed. Directed by Samuel Douek. Link to video
'Chicken No Dey Fly' - Onipa
Art assistant on music video for Onipa. Directed by Finbarr Pine, produced by Glitch Collective. Link to video
'Diamonds' - Nostalia
Art assistant on debut music video for Nostalia, Art Direction by Soraya Wright. Directed by Chris Chuky. Link to video
2020
'Mine' - Fleur East
Art director on music video directed by Scott Peters. Link to video
'Fearless - The Experience' - Fleur East
Art director on visual album directed by Scott Peters. Link to video
'Let It Ring' - Reiley
Art assistant on debut music video for TikTok star Reiley, Art Direction by Blair Barnette. Link to video.
2019
'Bicycle Lane' - Tom Rosenthal
Production designer on music video directed by Myles Wheeler. Link to video
EVENTS
2022
The Lillet Picnic
Dressing assistant at picnic event hosted by Lillet and Fever in Temple Gardens. Designed by Natasa Stamatari
Pid & Pod
Dressing assistant at skincare launch event at Holland & Barrett, Oxford Street. Managed by Jubba. Designed by Lauren Connelly
Additional Credits
'Cat's Pyjamas' - Caro
Stylist on music video directed by Simon Wyrzykowski. Link to video
The Survivalist
Costume designer for short film about a lone survivalist facing the end of the world, directed by Matt Lovett. Link to video
Anything Is Better Than A Blank Wall
Editor for video produced to showcase work by street artist Morgan Davy. Link to video
10 Things to do in Sicily
Writer for Hostelworld, compiling a list of the best attractions in Sicily, Italy. Link to article
The Bacchae
Stage manager on live run for production company Esmond Road, directed by Maria Makenna
Tesco Graduate Programme
Production Assistant on videos used by Tesco to advertise their graduate programme. Employed by Tailwind Media
Ajax: The Heroine
Stage manager on live run for production company Esmond Road, directed by Maria Makenna
Dynamo: Seeing is Believing
Office assistant then 'magic assistant' in the lead up to the magician's UK tour