Rafael Lydon

is an Award Winning Production Designer and Art Director for Film and TV based in Los Angeles, CA.

He began his career working in Europe for legendary cult filmmaker Roger Corman in 1995. He moved to Los Angeles in 1997, Since then he has sharpened his design skills through various roles in the Art Department before moving into Production Design and Art Direction in early 2000’s.

He continues to explore his interests in sculptural and temporal world-building by developing his skills in 3D modeling and Unreal Engine.

Award Wins and Nominations

WINNER - ADG Awards (2021) Excellence in Production Design for a Variety Special

WINNER - SDSA Awards (2022) Best Achievement in Decor/Design for a Variety Special

NOMINATION - EMMYS (2022) Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special

NOMINATION - ADG Awards (2017) Excellence in Production Design for a Multi- Camera Series

ADG Awards (Producer)

Producer of the ADG (Art Directors Guild) Awards show 2014

Co - Producer of the ADG Awards show 2013

Board Member ADG Awards show 2015

TELEVISION ACADEMY / EMMYS Exec Peer Group Board Member

Current Board Member of The Emmys Art Director/Set Dec Peer Group 2022 - Present

Past Member of The Emmys Peer Group 2014-2017