Question 1

Who is Alexander Sherrod?

Accepted Answer

Alexander Sherrod is a professional sculptor, designer, and creative fabricator based in Savannah, Georgia. He is an IATSE Local 479 member (formerly Local 491) specializing in large-scale EPS foam sculpture, multi-axis robotic milling, 3D scanning, and 3D printing for film, television, architecture, and themed environments. Credits include Stranger Things Season 5 (Sculpture Department Head), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Sculpting Foreman), The Underground Railroad, The Menu, and Devotion.

Question 2

What productions has Alexander Sherrod worked on?

Accepted Answer

Alexander Sherrod has worked on major film and television productions including Stranger Things Season 5 as Sculpture Department Head, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as Sculpting Foreman, Barry Jenkins' The Underground Railroad, The Menu, and Devotion as Set Sculptor. He previously spent 10 years at Kern Studios in New Orleans producing work for Mardi Gras and Universal Studios Orlando.

Question 3

What is film set sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Film set sculpture is the craft of fabricating physical sculptural elements for film and television productions. This includes hero pieces, environmental set dressing, rock walls, organic textures, themed environments, and any large-scale or detailed three-dimensional element that needs to read accurately on camera. Most film set sculpture is built from EPS foam, urethane, or HDU and finished with hard coatings and scenic paint for durability and camera-ready appearance.

Question 4

Where is Alexander Sherrod based?

Accepted Answer

Alexander Sherrod is based in Savannah, Georgia, with fabrication footprint across Savannah and Atlanta (Stone Mountain). He services productions and clients across Georgia and nationally.

Question 5

Is Alexander Sherrod an IATSE union member?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alexander Sherrod is a current IATSE Local 479 (Georgia Studio Mechanics) member and was formerly a member of Local 491. He has been an IATSE member since 2019 and works on union film and television productions.

Question 6

What is Foam Sculptors?

Accepted Answer

Foam Sculptors is the EPS foam and scenic fabrication shop operated by Alexander Sherrod under Blue Goblin LLC. Foam Sculptors builds camera-ready set pieces, themed environments, and experiential installations for film, television, and brand productions. The shop services productions in Georgia and nationally.

Question 7

How do I hire Alexander Sherrod for a project?

Accepted Answer

Contact Alexander Sherrod by email at connect@alexandersherrod.com to discuss film, television, scenic, or experiential fabrication projects. Bids typically turn around in 48 hours on most scopes.

Question 8

What materials does Alexander Sherrod work with?

Accepted Answer

Alexander Sherrod specializes in EPS foam at all densities, urethane sculpting foam, HDU, and hybrid material systems. He uses polyurea hard coat systems, urethane resin hardcoat, and multi-layer scenic paint for camera-ready finishing. His workflow combines hand sculpture, CNC roughing, multi-axis robotic milling, 3D scanning, and large-format 3D printing.