Richard Lassalle was born in Paris and schooled in the UK, he moved to Los Angeles to live the American dream and quickly established himself as a respected Production Designer in the film & entertainment industry.
Richard has collaborated with dozens of A list Directors and Celebrities on music videos, commercials and movies projects that have won a multitude of accolades, Grammy’s, Clio and Lions in addition to British Arrows, D&AD Pencils, and many MV awards for production design.
With a formal education in art and design, Richard has a strong visual athletic. He understands the swings of fashion, trends and technologies and approaches his work with a firm belief that great production design is all about the spaces between light and darkness.
Richard has built a reputation for excellent client management and understands the political intricacies of the commercial landscape. He approaches his work with enthusiasm, sincerity and the dedicated commitment of a seasoned professional.
TV Commercials
The Angry Troll
Amazon Prime Video
Exterior set built at Disney Ranch, Interior build on stage, Los Angeles
DIRECTED BY ELIZABETH ORNE
The Angry Troll - Amazon Prime
The Terrible Gato
Amazon Prime Video
Set build on stage, Los Angeles
DIRECTED BY ELIZABETH ORNE
The Terrible Gato - Amazon Prime
MWIII “The Lobby”
Launch video for Modern Warfare III, built set pieces and transformed empty bank building into the cool underground club for Gamers
Directors: David Leitch - Filmed in Los Angeles, California
HONDA “Palindrome”
A stand alone art installation in the California desert. Objective: polished aluminium 20 foot tall sculptures with zero external structures designed for zero post production and to withhold 60 mph desert winds
Directors: Los Perez - Filmed in Mojabe desert, California
ALLSTATE “The Walk”
The set was designed to be one continuous take. The size of each set correlated with the speed of Dennies walk and the beats of the dialog
Director: Joachim Back - Filmed in Vancouver, Canada
RAKUTEN “Cha-ching”
Stage builds and locations in Kiev with the great team from Radioaktive Films
Director: Torben Kjelstrup - Filmed in Ukraine
MIRACLE WHIP “Witch-hunt”
Period village and buildings built in the forests of Transylvania.
Director: Joachim Back - Filmed in Romania
CA-LOTTERY “The Power of 5”
Fun spot all about the number 5…
Director: Christian & Patrick - Filmed in California
DODGE “Dart II”
The making of a Dodge in 100 easy steps, multiple set builds and locations for the release of this new Dodge
Director: Keith Schofield - Filmed in California
BROOKS “Rundead”
Epic spot of zombies finding their legs with Brooks sneakers. The post apocalyptic sets won a prestigious D&AD Pencil for Production Design
Director: Bjorn Ruhman - Filmed in Los Angeles
BACARDI “Break Free”
Shot on the streets of Panama City. We dressed, painted the streets, and built the bar with the local teams and their children!
Director: Keith Schofield - Filmed in Panama
DULUX “Color Prohibition”
We transformed downtown Johannesburg back to the prohibition era and were awarded a British Arrows for the Production Design
Directors: Christian & Patrick - Filmed in Jo’burg, South Africa
HULU “Obsession”
21 sets filmed over 7 days for multiple spots, shot on stage and location with a wonderful crew
Director: Elizabeth Orne - Filmed in Mexico City
CITROEN “Impossible”
Ewen McGregor interrogated about his dangerously fast but economical DS5 Hybrid
Director: James Grey - Utah Salt flats & stage Los Angeles
IKEA “Carousel”
Mechanically challenging design of 6 motorized rings, all traveling at different speeds in different directions which finally come together to create the kitchen at the end of this fun spot nominated for ADG design awards.
Director: Keith Schofield - Filmed on stage in Slovenia
FILM
Nightingale
HBO movie with David Oyelowo
Director: Elliott Lester - Filmed in Los Angeles
The Mechanic
Movie with Jason Statham
Director: Simon West - Filmed in New Orleans
SET STILLS
