The Victorian Committee and many of our Victorian members had another very busy work year, with film, TV series and TV commercials experiencing peak levels of production. With little time to spare, the Victorian committee was able to continue working on behalf of the APDG in Victoria promoting the work of the guild. Compared to […]
The 10th year of the APDG has seen a rise in events and networking opportunities for our members around Australia. Circulation of the APDG newsletter has grown, and with it more member interviews, which has generated greater interest from both within and outside the Guild. This year has seen further engagement with other guilds, including […]
‘There is no future without a present, as there is no present without a past.’ Alexandra Exter Earlier this year I travelled to Moscow to take part in the Innovative Costume Project at the State Historical Museum, Red Square. As Australian curator, I was very excited to see costume works from 50 nations, […]
Anna Cordingley – – – Easily one of the wittiest, most whimsical and sought-after lighting designers in the country announced to me last year his decision to exit our industry because of the extreme toll it was taking on his mental health. We were ambling along the Brisbane River, the sky was gorgeous, we were […]
In relation to the Black Mirror Episode ‘Striking Vipers’ you designed; how do you find your way into the world of the film? The first read of the script is a very instinctive process and I try to remain open to the material imagining the characters and environments with the emotion and subtext at […]