Welcome to Manta Ray Makes

From concept to creation, we transform your ideas into stunning realities for film, TV, live events, props, and exhibitions.

Our workshop is in Central London (nestled between Camberwell and Peckham) and combines bespoke art, design, and craftsmanship to bring your vision to life.

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  • 2023. SALTBURN.
    AMAZON MGM.
    DIR. EMERAL FENNELL.
    PRODUCTION DESIGN SUZIE DAVIES

    2023. LOCKED IN.   
    NETFLIX 
    DIR. NOUR WASSI.
    PRODUCTION DESIGN AMANDA MCARTHUR               

    2023. GREATEST DAYS.    
    ELYSIAN FILMS.  
    DIR. COKY GEIDROYC.
    PRODUCTION DESIGN AMANDA MCARTHUR

    2022. SEE HOW THEY RUN.
    DISNEY SEARCHLIGHT.
    DIR. TOM GEORGE.
    PRODUCTION DESIGN AMANDA MCARTHUR

    2017. THE FESTIVAL.
    FUDGEPARK/CHANNEL 4  
    DIR. IAIN MORRIS.
    PRODUCTION DESIGN AMANDA MCARTHUR

    2011. NOW IS GOOD. 
    BLUEPRINT PICTURES.
    DIR. OLIVER PARKER.
    PRODUCTION DESIGN AMANDA MCARTHUR

    2009. ST TRINIANS 11.
    EALING STUDIOS  
    DIR. OLIVER PARKER.
    PRODUCTION DESIGN AMANDA MCARTHUR 

    2006. PENELOPE.
    STONE VILLAGE/ REECE WITHERSPOON TYPE A FILMS 
    DIR. MARK PALANSKY.
    PRODUCTION DESIGN AMANDA MCARTHUR

    2003. PICADILLY JIM.
    MISSION PICTURES 
    DIR. JOHN MCKAY.
    PRODUCTION DESIGN AMANDA MCARTHUR  

    1997. A PASSION IN THE DESERT.
    ROLAND FILMS.
    DIR. LAVINIA CURRIER.
    PRODUCTION DESIGN AMANDA MCARTHUR

    1989. THE CANDY SHOW.
    NFTS.
    DIR. PETE HEWITT.
    PRODUCTION DESIGN AMANDA MCARTHUR (BAFTA AWARD FOR DESIGN)

  • DOMESTOS 

    TESCO 

    SKY              

    THORNTONS

    PHILADELPHIA CHEESE

    SMIRNOFF

    HUGGIES

    SAINSBURY

    PRESIDENTS CHEESE

    ASDA

TV

  • 2020-24. RU PAUL’S DRAG RACE UK.
    BBC
    DESIGNER JOSHUA GRACE

    2020. THE FANTASTICAL FACTORY OF CURIOUS CRAFTS.
    CHANNEL  4
    DESIGNER JOSHUA GRACE

    2011-19. STRICTLY COME DANCING.
    SET PIECES/XMAS DECORATIONS. DESIGNERS JOSHUA GRACE/ CATHERINE LAND

    THE CULTURE SHOW .
    BBC
    DESIGNERS CATH ATER/CHRISTOPHER GEORGE

    ROOM 101
    BBC
    DESIGNER CATH PATER

    LENNY HENRY SHOW 
    BBC
    DESIGNER CATH PATER

    1992-98. THE BIG BREAKFAST.
    CHANNEL 4 
    DESIGNER CATH PATER

    2011-20. X-FACTOR THAMES.
    SET PIECES DESIGN JOSHUA GRACE/CATH PATER /NAEJIN KIM

    2017-24. BAKE-OFF THE PROFESSIONALS.
    DESIGNER DEREK BROWN

    BGT.
    SET PROPS DESIGNERS JOSH GRACE/MADDIE FLINT/ NAEJIN KYM 

    BGMT SETS.
    THAMES TV
    DESIGNER JOSHUA GRACE

    2023-24. BIG BROTHER.
    ENDEMOL UK
    DESIGNER JAMES STICKLEY

    NEVERMIND THE BUZZCOCKS.  
    BBC
    DESIGNER CATH PATER

    1997-2003. MTV EUROPE AWARDS.
    CATH PATER

    MTV.
    SETS

    2012-16. THE VOICE BBC.
    ITV
    DESIGN DOMINIC TOLFTS

    THE VOICE KIDS.
    DESIGNER MICK HURD

    2021-22. MONEYBAGS.
    CHANNEL 4
    DESIGNER JOSH GRACE

    2022. JOE LYCETTES BIG PRIDE PARTY.
    RUMPUS MEDIA
    DESIGNER MADDIE FLINT

    2022.QUEENS OF THE UNIVERSE. 
    2022
    WORLD OF WONDER
    DESIGN JOSH GRACE

    MICHAEL MCINTYRE’S BIG SHOW.  2015-2019 
    DESIGN DOMINIC TOLFTS

    EUROTRASH SPECIAL EDITION.
    2016 
    CHANNEL 4
    DESIGN JOSH GRACE

    BAFTA TV AND CRAFT AWARDS.
    2019-2024
    DESIGN JOSH GRACE

    GET BRITAIN SINGING
    2022
    ITV DESIGN
    DESIGN JOSHUA GRACE

    THE SEARCH.
    2020
    DESIGN BLACK SKULL CREATIVE 

    THE TASTE.
    2014
    DESIGN DEREK BROWN

    COOKS QUESTIONS
    TWOFOUR PRODUCTIONS
    CHANNEL 4
    DESIGN DEREK BROWN

    DON’T FORGET YOUR TOOTHBRUSH
    CHANNEL 4
    1994-95 DESIGN CATH PATER

    2003. LEONARDO.
    BBC
    DESIGN DEREK BROWN

    FRANKIE BOYLE’S TREMADOL NIGHTS.
    CH 4
    DESIGN CATH PATER

    JOHNNIE VEGAS 18 STONES OF IDIOT. CH 4
    DESIGN CHRISTOPHER GEORGE

    2014-2023. ANT & DEC SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY.
    ITV
    SET PIECES. DESIGN CATHERINE LAND/MADDIE FLINT

    LILLY ALLEN SHOW.
    DESIGN CATH PATER

    2021. UNBEARABLE.
    BBC
    DESIGN JOSH GRACE

    2019. RICHARD OSMAN WORLD CUP OF THE DECADE.
    CH4 DESIGN JOSH GRACE

    2022. EUROVISION SONG CONTEST.
    BBC
    DESIGN NAEJIN KIM

    2024. PASSWORD.
    ITV
    DESIGN JOSHUA GRACE

    2022. QUEENS OF THE UNIVERSE.
    PARAMOUNT
    DESIGN JOSH GRACE

    2003-04. ISLE OF MTV.
    DESIGN AMANDA MCARTHUR

    2013. TRHE FACE.
    SKY
    DESIGN DEREK BROWN
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“Manta Ray has been making things for me for over 30 years.

From full set builds to bespoke items when the highest level of quality is required.

They bring another level of creativity to the project, executing finishes and details above and beyond expectations. From timber and metal construction, sculpting, soft fabric work and painting - they really cover all the skills.”

Derek Brown. Production Designer