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Sam Lisenco (born c. 1984) is an American film and television production designer. He is best known for his work on the films Uncut Gems, Judas and the Black Messiah, and the television series The Bear.
Career
[edit]Lisenco began his collaboration with filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie while attending Boston University.[1] After graduating, he relocated to New York City and worked with filmmakers such as Greta Gerwig and Lena Dunham.[2]
He has served as production designer on numerous critically acclaimed independent films, including Frances Ha (2012), Eighth Grade (2018), Good Time (2017), Uncut Gems (2019), Kajillionaire (2020), Judas and the Black Messiah (2021), and May December (2023).[3] His work on Uncut Gems was praised for its immersive recreation of New York City's Diamond District, blending authentic local details with a kinetic aesthetic.[4][5]
In television, Lisenco was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour) for his work on the pilot episode of FX's The Bear (2022).[6]
Other work
[edit]Lisenco has also worked as an interior designer, most notably the Montague Diner in Brooklyn, which received recognition from *Time Out New York*, being named "#1 Diner in New York City- 2024".[7][8]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes / Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Remain | Directed by M. Night Shyamalan |
| 2023 | May December | Directed by Todd Haynes |
| 2021 | Judas and the Black Messiah | Directed by Shaka King |
| 2020 | Kajillionaire | Directed by Miranda July |
| 2019 | Uncut Gems | Directed by Josh & Benny Safdie |
| 2019 | Beastie Boys Story | Directed by Spike Jonze |
| 2019 | Light of My Life (LA unit) | Directed by Casey Affleck |
| 2018 | The Bear (pilot) | FX series, created by Christopher Storer |
| 2018 | Eighth Grade | Directed by Bo Burnham |
| 2018 | Vox Lux | Directed by Brady Corbet |
| 2017 | Good Time | Directed by Josh & Benny Safdie |
| 2016 | Dean | Directed by Demetri Martin |
| 2015 | Mistress America | Directed by Noah Baumbach |
| 2014 | The Humbling | Directed by Barry Levinson |
| 2014 | Hits | Directed by David Cross |
| 2012 | Gimme the Loot | Directed by Adam Leon |
| 2012 | Frances Ha | Directed by Noah Baumbach |
| 2009 | Go Get Some Rosemary | Directed by Josh & Benny Safdie |
| 2008 | The Pleasure of Being Robbed | Directed by Josh Safdie |
Awards and nominations
[edit]- 2023: Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour) – The Bear (pilot episode)
- 2023 SDSA Award nomination – Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Contemporary Feature Film for *May December*[9]
- 2022 SDSA Award nomination – Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Variety Special for *Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel*[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "A PDC Interview: Sam Lisenco". Production Designers Collective. June 24, 2018. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "Uncut Gems: Talking with Production Designer Sam Lisenco". Bright Lights Film. 2020. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Sam Lisenco Receives Emmy Nomination". Boston University. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "Creating the Intense World of Safdie Brothers' Uncut Gems". Creative Review. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "The Perfectly Bad Taste of Uncut Gems". GQ. January 2020. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Sam Lisenco – Biography". Emmys.com. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "The 21 Best Diners and Luncheonettes in NYC". Time Out New York. 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Montague Diner: Brooklyn Classic". Grub Street. 2019-06-12. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "4th Annual SDSA Awards – Film 2023 Nominations". Set Decorators Society of America. 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel – Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
External links
[edit]- Sam Lisenco on IMDb
- Interview with Sam Lisenco at Production Designers Collective
- Boston University article on Emmy nomination
- Montague Diner design featured in Grub Street
- Montague Diner Feature – Time Out New York
- Article on Uncut Gems production design in Creative Review
- Emmy profile