Bosque Ranch Speaker Series

Ian Roylance is an accomplished prop master and art department professional with a long and diverse career in film and television. He is best known in recent years for his work as Property Master on Paramount’s Yellowstone, where he has overseen the design, sourcing, and placement of props across all 43 episodes of the series, helping bring the show’s authentic Western world to life. With credits on more than 60 film and television productions, Ian’s career spans decades and genres. His work includes serving as Property Master on 1923 (another major Taylor Sheridan series), 1883, Book of Mormon Videos, Mayor of Kingstown, and The Right Stuff, among others. In addition to his prop master roles, Ian has also contributed on-screen in small acting parts and accumulated experience in various art department capacities earlier in his career. His deep expertise in prop management has supported both dramatic storytelling and period authenticity, making him a valued creative collaborator in production design teams.

Carla Curry has been a Set Decorator in the film industry for over three decades. Her meticulous attention to detail and dedication to authenticity have earned her recognition, including a 2021 Primetime Emmy nomination for the third season of Yellowstone and a 2025 Primetime Emmy nomination for season two of 1923.

A Westerner at heart and married to a rancher, Carla has spent years bringing the wide-open landscapes of Taylor Sheridan’s projects to life. She has worked with the award-winning crew of Yellowstone since its inception and contributed her talents to 1883, 1923, and most recently, Landman.

Carla’s production experience spans a diverse range of films, including Walk the Line, Crazy Heart, Office Space, Friday Night Lights, and Paul, as well as acclaimed television series and limited series such as Godless, In Plain Sight, and Dig.
Raised in southern New Mexico, she has built a reputation on strong crew and vendor relationships and a deep appreciation for art from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.

When she’s not on set, Carla enjoys quilting and traveling with her beloved companion, Tinka the Movie Dog. She calls a ranch in the Texas Hill Country home, where she lives with her husband Gary between projects.

Firestarter Music was founded in 2006 by award-winning music supervisor Andrea von Foerster. With over two decades of experience, her credits include Yellowstone, Air, and 500 Days of Summer, shaping the sound of some of the most memorable stories in film and television. Andrea partners closely with filmmakers to bring their musical vision to life, balancing creative goals with real-world production needs.

Andrew Lockington is a film and television composer who composed the scores for many films including blockbuster hits City of Ember, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, San Andreas, and Rampage, as well as hit television shows like Mayor of Kingstown, Special Ops: Lioness, and his latest series Landman, starring Billy Bob Thornton. He also created the opening theme for Amazon Prime’s Monday Night Hockey.

He is best known for his epic score to the Warner Bros./New Line blockbuster San Andreas, contributing to the film grossing close to $475 million worldwide. Andrew’s other credits include the Golden Globe–nominated Frankie and Alice, starring Halle Berry; Fox 2000’s Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters; New Line’s Journey to the Center of the Earth; the Tom Hanks–produced City of Ember; director Brad Peyton’s Journey to the Mysterious Island for Warner Bros./New Line; and STX Entertainment’s The Space Between Us. Most recently, Andrew composed the adrenaline-filled score for the Warner Bros./New Line film Rampage, starring Dwayne Johnson. This film marks his fourth feature collaboration with director Brad Peyton.

Andrew drew upon his knowledge and love of world music, his orchestral skills, and electronic experimentation for the creation of this unique score. Rampage features a large orchestra, processed brass and world percussion, vintage computer game electronics, manipulated animal noises recorded in the jungle on two continents, and the African Children’s Choir from Uganda.

In 2008, he was named Breakthrough Composer of the Year by the International Film Music Critics Association and was nominated for Discovery of the Year at the World Soundtrack Awards.

In addition to writing scores, Andrew has written and performed multiple songs for films, including “Stalking Stars,” featured in Ben Affleck’s 2013 Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Argo, and “Move On,” featured in Chris Evans’ directorial debut, Before We Go.

Janie Bryant is an Emmy® Award winning Costume Designer well known for her designs on AMC TV’s Mad Men and HBO’s Deadwood, for which she earned the prestigious Emmy® award. Janie most recently completed the costume design on the Paramount + original series Landman as well as previously designed 1923 and 1883, the prequels to the hit show Yellowstone. The hit Taylor Sheridan series have all become fan favorites for their breathtaking scenery and gritty, authentic costume design. Currently at work on the newest Taylor Sheridan stories including The Madison with Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell and the Yellowstone spin off with Rip (Cole Hauser) and Beth (Kelly Reilly).

Along with her prestigiously awarded costumes, and her own Ready to Wear line for extended sizes (JXB), Janie had also designed the successful Mad Men collections in collaboration with AMC TV and Banana Republic, and has worked with many brands including Hamilton Watches, Inherent Clothier, Brooks Brothers, Shoes of Prey, Hearts on Fire Diamonds, Downy, SONY, NIKE, Maidenform Intimate Apparel, Mack Weldon, Hartmann luggage, eBay, airbNb, Black Halo and Unique Vintage. Janie also designed the uniforms for the relaunch of the Watergate hotel in Washington D.C. In 2011, Janie released her first book called The Fashion File with style tips and inspiration to help every woman become her own “leading lady.” Janie also launched a collaboration of western inspired looks with classic outerwear brand, Tom Beckbe.

Janie can be found on instagram @Costumedesignerjaniebryant.

Xen Sams is an NYC-based Live Radio & TV personality currently hosting the top-rated iHeartRadio show “A MoMent of Xen” Saturday nights 9-10 PM EST on 710 WOR The Voice of New York.

Alongside her experts on the microphone, she covers a diverse range of topics, including entertainment, fashion, fintech, cannabis, cryptocurrency, and health, all from a millennial mom’s perspective.