Dialogues in Design returns for 2021, with episode one featuring Nicholas Tory, Jonathan Nix, Oliver Abbott, Steve Crossley, Leah Benson and Blake Garner. They discuss the APDG Award nominated animated short film Lifeblood and touring interactive public art installation Mini Beasts.
Episode two was hosted by Fiona Donovan APDG, and features production designer Carrie Kennedy APDG and hair and make-up designer John Logue – who discuss their work on the television series Hungry Ghosts.
APDG committee member, production designer and lecturer in film studies Bob Hill, interviews designer Kim Buddee APDG. Kim Buddee APDG has a vast array of skills, talents and experience. Not only in production design and art direction for film, television and commercials, but also as an architect, musician and author
Designer and writer for APDGreen Imogen Ross, interviews designer Anna Tregloan APDG, discussing her pathway to becoming not only an award-winning production designer but also a director, writer, creative producer and curator of original work.
Lighting designer Ben Hughes APDG is joined by designer Renée Mulder and video designer and Craig Wilkinson to discuss their process of bringing the critically acclaimed novel by Trent Dalton to the stage. Renée and Craig have been nominated for APDG awards this year.
Production designer Jacinta Leong APDG, art director Gareth Wilkes and set decorator Jonathon Hyde-Neary, discuss their process on creating the Australian sci-fi feature film “2067”.
Film and Television Costume Designer Cappi Ireland, talks with Fiona Donovan APDG. Cappi has an extensive career from productions such as Love Me, Fires, New Gold Mountain, Mortal Kombat and The Dry.
Ara Nuri Steel and APDG Emerging Co-Chair Courtney Westbrook co-founded Sydney based film studio, ARACOURT. They discuss their work in stop motion animation and live action.