Self portraits by @ladytrue, Washington DC
Diana Trujillo is a Colombian-born Production Designer and Architect with a strong foundation in visual fine arts, now based in the United States. She began her career in the film industry as a visual consultant while pursuing her photography studies at The New School in New York City. Diana has since evolved into Art Direction and Production Design, seamlessly integrating her expertise in architecture, color theory, costume, and interior design to create cohesive visual narratives that resonate with audiences.
Over the past 20 years, Diana has played a vital role in more than 30 projects across Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and the United States. She has contributed to some of the most influential films and television series produced in Latin America, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the region known for her innovative work, unique style, and distinct aesthetics.
Her notable projects include the Golden Globe-nominated television series “Narcos,” where she crafted the show’s primary visual identity, drawing inspiration from the concept of magical realism in Season 1. Her portfolio also features creative designs for Netflix’s “Pálpito” Seasons 1 & 2, “Wild District” the vibrant contemporary series “Malayerba” on Apple TV, and Sundance Film Festival Audience Award-winning films “Undertow” and “Live Forever.”
Diana has led the art departments for various production services in South America, contributing to projects such as “Gemini Man” directed by Ang Lee, “Elizabeth Harvest“, “The 33,” and “Jungle.” Recently, she designed the political satire black comedy “Juanpis Gonzales: The People’s President” for Netflix, the tropical thriller “What You Wish For” and the coming-of-age original series “Los Billis” for Prime Video. She has also just completed a collaboration for the second season of “The Night Manager,” filmed in Colombia.
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
Iris prize festival
Winner Best Production Design / Rubirosa / 2019
Premios La Silla
Nominee Best Production Design / Rubirosa part 1 / 2019
Nominee Best Production Design / Rubirosa part 2 / 2019
Premios India Catalina
Nominee Best Art Direction / Los Billis / 2024
Nominee Best Art Direction / Pálpito 2 / 2024
Nominee Best Art Direction / Pálpito / 2023
Nominee Best Art Direction / La Ronca de Oro / 2015
Macondo Awards
Nominee Best Art Direction / Llanto Máldito / 2022
Nominee Best Art Direction / Que Viva la Musica / 2016
Winner Best Art Direction / Roa / 2013
Nominee Best Art Direction / Pescador / 2013
Nominee Best Art Direction / Contracorriente / 2010
As a Creative Director, and having the initiative and spirit of expanding ideas and styles, and as a true believer that collaborative team work is the best way to create Art, Diana convened her usual teammates and created Mood Colectivo; a group of designers and Visual artists that work together indistinctly in all the different disciplines of the audiovisual and artistic field through parallel projects as an inclusive creative workshop.
Photo @juanpablogutierrez www.jpgfoto.com
Diana is a Member of the Production Designers Collective https://www.productiondesignerscollective.org/
She is also an Advocate for the International Production design week – Colombia. https://productiondesignweek.org/
Diana is a member of ATAAC Colombia https://www.asociacionataac.com/ and the head of the Sustainability Committee, Board, / CIRCULAR DESIGN ADVOCATE