President’s Letter – Summer 2022/2023

With the change in the Federal Government comes a renewed and refocussed energy toward clarifying and embedding the National Arts Policy. By way of example, MAKE IT AUSTRALIAN, is an important initiative and flag bearer for the Screen Industry. It is imbued with a sentiment which also flows to Live Performance and every corner of [...]

Resources

Resources Below is a comprehensive list of resources for professionals and students wanting to join the industry. Please note: some content is only available to members. More information on joining the APDG can be found here. If you would like to help build our resources section, please get in touch. APDG PRODUCED INDUSTRY DOCUMENTS LIVE [...]

It’s All Story Telling

  My recollection of designing for events in Sydney over three decades. By Ross Wallace The black stretch limo pulled into the curb and as the door opened, I was swept into the mobile office of the theatrical impresario Cameron Macintosh on his way to select a location for the opening night party of his [...]

2022 APDG Awards Winners

2022 APDG Awards Winners DOCKLANDS STUDIOS MELBOURNE ART DIRECTION FOR A FEATURE FILM OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEES Firebite Jenny Hitchcock, Art Director Amy Baker, Production Designer, Colin Robertson, Supervising Art Director, Michael Leon, Set Decorator Mr Inbetween (Season 3) Daniel Willis, Art Director Claire Granville, Production Designer Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Michelle McGahey APDG, Richard Hobbs, [...]

2022 APDG Awards Accommodation Partner

The APDG are pleased to announce the 2022 APDG Awards Accommodation partner is Veriu Hotels and Suites. Coming to the 2022 APDG Awards? Please login to your member account to access the 10% off discount code. Code is valid for the Green Square, Broadway and Central locations. This content is only available to current APDG […]

2022 APDG Awards Nominees

The APDG are thrilled to announce the 2022 APDG Awards nominees. DOCKLANDS STUDIOS MELBOURNE ART DIRECTION FOR A FEATURE FILM OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION AWARD FirebiteJenny Hitchcock, Art DirectorAmy Baker, Production Designer, Colin Robertson, Supervising Art Director, Michael Leon, Set Decorator Mr Inbetween (Season 3)Daniel Willis, Art DirectorClaire Granville, Production Designer Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsMichelle McGahey APDG, Richard Hobbs, Jacinta […]

From Daleks to outer space and killer bees…

The continuing adventures of Australian Designer William Constable in the world of UK horror films. Bob Hill – May 2022 In an earlier article I wrote (Dec 2018) for the APDG on legendary artist, illustrator, theatre, ballet, Opera, TV and film designer William “Bill” Constable (1906 – 1987), I left him heading off to Great […]