“Schmigadoon!“ Production Designer Bo Welch Joins Filmmaker U

This week were joined by Production Designer Bo Welch! In this episode we spoke with Bo about working on the hit show “Schmigadoon!,“ that not only pays tribute to some of the most famous musicals of all-time, but incorporates seamlessly. Tune in for this great chat! Tuesday, August 16th | 2:00 PM ET/ 11:00 AM PT Robert W. “Bo“ Welch III is an American production designer, art director, film and television director. He is best known for his BAFTA award-winning work on “Edward Scissorhands“ as well as his Oscar-nominated work on “The Color Purple,“ “Men in Black,“ and “A Little Princess.“ Bo is also known for his work on “Beetlejuice,“ “Batman Returns,“ and “The Birdcage.“ Bo’s more recent credits include “Thor,“ “A Series of Unfortunate Events,“ and “Schmigadoon!“ -- Filmmaker U Chats are Powered by OWC! This year OWC celebrates their 30th anniversary serving the Apple community with the best upgrades, gear, and accessories. OWC cannot thank their customers enough for the opportunity to serve, dream big, and for allowing them to do what the love so much each and every day. OWC can’t wait to showcase everything they have planned for the next few years, and they’re excited by the boundless opportunities the next 30 years will focused onward and upward with dedication to innovation, quality, and trust, they always strive to go further to deliver a better return on our customers’ technology investments. OWC’s customers rely on them to provide dependable products and support, without hesitation or compromise. They’re committed to providing free, comprehensive educational content and the support necessary to ensure that the customer experience is second to none. Please go to for more information. -- Filmmaker U Chats are sponsored by AJA AJA develops an extensive range of solutions for the professional video and audio market, from conversion devices to I/O solutions, digital recorders, cameras and also provides its unique technology to leading manufacturers and developer partners across the professional video industry for integration into their product lineups. High-profile media companies around the globe, along with broadcasters, networks, post-production houses, mobile truck operators, cinematographers, film editors and more, rely on the reliability, flexibility and performance of AJA technologies. Please go to for more information. --- Before today’s fast-paced era of digital and remote filmmaking, in-person mentorship played a key role in film crews, post houses, and a filmmaker’s career development. Cutting rooms and film sets were also creative hives for passing on techniques, ideas, war stories and developing relationships that would help grow a career. Trainee would move to apprentice, apprentice to assistant, and eventually through hard work and guidance, the learner would eventually become the master. Seasoned career veterans delighted in sharing the knowledge, techniques, tricks, and ideas, they had learned over the years. With the increased speed of digital cinema and rapid pace of today’s industry, young film professionals are often thrust into situations without having the opportunity to meet a mentor, or the time spend as a protege. Filmmaker U was created to help fill this void in the modern day film industry. We bring the best in the business to any aspiring media artist looking for a meaningful and truly enriching apprentice experience. Go to for more information on all of our courses. #FilmmakerU #FilmU #FilmUChats #PoweredByOWC #AJA #schmigadoon! #productiondesigner #BoWelch #Beetlejuice #productiondesign