This 2025 Common Good Awards honoree film profiles Kris Moran, an accomplished set decorator and visual storyteller whose work in film and television transforms scripts into immersive cinematic environments.

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In the interview, Kris reflects on her journey from MassArt student to professional set decorator, describing how painting, composition, and visual storytelling became the foundation for her career in production design. She shares how the art department shapes the emotional tone of a scene — building worlds that feel authentic, lived-in, and narratively powerful.

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Through behind-the-scenes insight into the craft of set decoration, the film reveals the invisible artistry that helps audiences believe in the worlds they see on screen.

 

Produced by The Media Men, this honoree profile celebrates the creative rigor and artistic confidence cultivated at MassArt while highlighting the professionals who shape contemporary visual culture through film and television.