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Costume Designers Guild
The Costume Designers Guild (CDG), is a labor union, union of professional costume designers, assistant designers, and illustrators working in film, television, commercials and other media. Founded in 1953, the CDG comprises over 1,200 members as of 2023. As the Local 892 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the union protects member’s wages and working conditions through collective bargaining. The CDG has published a quarterly publication, ''The Costume Designer Magazine'', since 2005. The Costume Designers Guild Awards recognizes excellence in costume design in motion pictures, television, commercials, and other media. Costume Designers Guild Awards Award categories *Film: **Costume Designers Guild Award for Excellence in Contemporary Film, Excellence in Contemporary Film **Costume Designers Guild Award for Excellence in Period Film, Excellence in Period Film **Costume Designers Guild Award for Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film, Excellence in S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labor Union
A trade union (British English) or labor union (American English), often simply referred to as a union, is an organization of workers whose purpose is to maintain or improve the conditions of their employment, such as attaining better wages and Employee benefits, benefits, improving Work (human activity), working conditions, improving safety standards, establishing complaint procedures, developing rules governing status of employees (rules governing promotions, just-cause conditions for termination) and protecting and increasing the bargaining power of workers. Trade unions typically fund their head office and legal team functions through regularly imposed fees called ''union dues''. The union representatives in the workforce are usually made up of workplace volunteers who are often appointed by members through internal democratic elections. The trade union, through an elected leadership and bargaining committee, bargains with the employer on behalf of its members, known as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Mighty Wind
''A Mighty Wind'' is a 2003 American mockumentary comedy film about a folk music reunion concert in which three folk bands reunite for a television performance for the first time in decades. Co-written (with Eugene Levy), directed, and composed by Christopher Guest, the film is widely acknowledged to reference folk music producer Harold Leventhal as the inspiration for the character of Irving Steinbloom and more broadly parodies the American folk music revival of the early 1960s and its personalities. The film stars Guest and Levy alongside Bob Balaban, John Michael Higgins, Jane Lynch, Michael McKean, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Harry Shearer and Fred Willard. Guest co-stars and reunites many of his company of actors from '' This Is Spinal Tap'', '' Waiting for Guffman'', and '' Best in Show'' for this film, including Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Fred Willard, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley Jr., Jennifer Coolidge, John Michael ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011 Film)
''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'' is a 2011 neo-noir mystery thriller film directed by David Fincher from a screenplay by Steven Zaillian. It is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Stieg Larsson. Starring Daniel Craig as journalist Mikael Blomkvist and Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander, it tells the story of Blomkvist's investigation to find out what happened to a girl from a wealthy family who disappeared 40 years ago. He recruits the help of Salander, a computer hacker. Sony Pictures began development on the film in 2009. It took the company a few months to obtain the film adaptation rights to the novel, while also recruiting Zaillian and Fincher. The casting process for the lead roles was intense; Craig faced scheduling conflicts, and a number of actresses were sought for the role of Lisbeth Salander. The script took over six months to write, which included three months of analyzing the novel. ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'' premiered at Odeon Leicester Sq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trish Summerville
Trish Summerville is an American costume designer. She is best known for her work on Francis Lawrence's dystopian science fiction film '' The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'' (2013), as well as her collaborations with David Fincher including his psychological thriller films; ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'' (2011), '' Gone Girl'' (2014), and his black-and-white biographical drama film ''Mank'' (2020), for which she was nominated for both an Academy Award for Best Costume Design and BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design. Summerville was also nominated for an Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Period Costumes for her work on the television program ''Westworld ''Westworld'' is an American science fiction dystopia media franchise that began with the Westworld (film), 1973 film ''Westworld'', written and directed by Michael Crichton. The film depicts a technologically advanced Wild West, Wild-West-th ...''. Film credits References External links * {{D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Swan (film)
''Black Swan'' is a 2010 American psychological horror film directed by Darren Aronofsky from a screenplay by Mark Heyman, John McLaughlin, and Andres Heinz, based on a story by Heinz. The film stars Natalie Portman in the lead role, with Vincent Cassel, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey, and Winona Ryder in supporting roles. The plot revolves around a production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Tchaikovsky's ''Swan Lake'' by the company of New York City Ballet. The production requires a ballerina to play the innocent and fragile White Swan, for which the committed dancer Nina Sayers (Portman) is a perfect fit, as well as the dark and sensual Black Swan, which are qualities better embodied by the new rival Lily (Kunis). Nina is overwhelmed by a feeling of immense pressure when she finds herself competing for the role, causing her to lose her tenuous grip on reality and descend into madness. Aronofsky conceived the premise by connecting his viewings of a production of ''Swan Lake'' with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crazy Heart
''Crazy Heart'' is a 2009 American drama film, written and directed by Scott Cooper in his feature directorial debut. Based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Thomas Cobb, the story was inspired by country singer Hank Thompson. Starring Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell, and Robert Duvall, the film follows an alcoholic country singer and songwriter who tries to turn his life around after beginning a relationship with a young journalist. Bridges, Farrell, and Duvall also sing in the film. Filming took place in 2008 throughout New Mexico, as well as Houston and Los Angeles. Original music for the film was composed by T Bone Burnett, Stephen Bruton, and Ryan Bingham. It was dedicated to Bruton, who died the same year the film was made. The film was produced by Country Music Television and was originally acquired by Paramount Vantage for a direct-to-video release, but was later purchased by Fox Searchlight Pictures for theatrical release. ''Crazy Heart'' open ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slumdog Millionaire
''Slumdog Millionaire'' is a 2008 British drama film that is a loose adaptation of the novel '' Q & A'' (2005) by Indian author Vikas Swarup. It narrates the story of 18-year-old Jamal Malik from the Juhu slums of Mumbai. Starring Dev Patel in his film debut as Jamal, and filmed in India, it was directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy, and produced by Christian Colson, with Loveleen Tandan credited as co-director. As a contestant on '' Kaun Banega Crorepati'', a Hindi Indian version of '' Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'', Jamal surprises everyone by answering every question correctly so far, winning ($USD210,000, equivalent to around $300,000 in 2023), and he is one question away from winning the grand prize of ($USD420,000, equivalent to around $590,000 in 2023). Accused of cheating, he recounts his life story to the police, illustrating how he was able to answer each question. After its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival and later screenings at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suttirat Anne Larlarb
Suttirat Anne Larlarb (born 1971) is an American costume designer, art director and production designer. Life Larlarb's parents are both Thai, and came to the US as Fulbright scholars. Her father went on to become a heart surgeon. Larlarb was born in North Carolina and raised in Ventura County, California. She was interested in drawing from an early age, and attended Stanford University where she studied studio art, before winning a Jacob K. Javits Fellowship and entering Yale University's School of Drama MFA program, where she studied under Ming Cho Lee. Larlarb moved to London after graduating, and worked as Assistant Designer, responsible for sets and costumes, to theatrical designer Richard Hudson. The first major film on which she worked was Danny Boyle's '' The Beach''; Larlarb has worked many times with Boyle since, both in film productions (''Sunshine'', ''Slumdog Millionaire'', ''127 Hours'' and ''Trance''), theatrical productions (''Frankenstein''), and for the 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blades Of Glory
''Blades of Glory'' is a 2007 American sports comedy film directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, written by Jeff Cox, Craig Cox, John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky. It stars Will Ferrell and Jon Heder as a mismatched pair of banned figure skaters who become teammates upon discovering a loophole that will allow them to compete in the sport again; Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, William Fichtner, Jenna Fischer, and Craig T. Nelson are featured in supporting roles. The idea for the film was conceived by Busy Philipps, who "fleshed out the screenplay;" however, co-writers Jeff and Craig Cox dropped her name from the script, with Phillips ultimately receiving just a story credit. The film was produced by DreamWorks Pictures, MTV Films, Red Hour Films and Smart Entertainment. Released on March 30, 2007, by Paramount Pictures, it received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $145 million worldwide. Plot At the 2002 World Winter Sport Games, raunchy sex addict Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Queen (2006 Film)
''The Queen'' is a 2006 docudrama film directed by Stephen Frears and written by Peter Morgan. The film depicts the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997. The royal family regards Diana's death as a private affair and thus not to be treated as an official royal death, in contrast with the views of Prime Minister Tony Blair and Diana's ex-husband, Prince Charles, who favour the general public's desire for an official expression of grief. Matters are further complicated by the media, royal protocol regarding Diana's official status, and wider issues about republicanism. The film's development coincided with a revival of favourable public sentiment in respect to the British monarchy, a downturn in fortunes for Blair, and the inquest into Diana's death, Operation Paget. Michael Sheen reprised his role as Blair from '' The Deal''. He would play Blair again in '' The Special Relationship''. ''The Queen'' garnered widespread critical and popular acclaim for Helen Mirren playin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Consolata Boyle
Consolata Boyle is an Irish costume designer based in Dublin. She is a frequent collaborator of English director Stephen Frears and has been nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for her work on three of his films: '' The Queen'' (2006), ''Florence Foster Jenkins'' (2016) and '' Victoria & Abdul'' (2017). Early life Consolata Boyle (born 23rd May 1949,) attended Holy Child Killiney secondary school, County Dublin, Ireland. She graduated from University College Dublin with BA in Archaeology and History, in 1972. During that time she was involved in the university society Dramsoc, she trained in costume design at the Abbey Theatre and began her career in the early 1980s. She obtained a degree in textile design and the reconstruction of historical textiles. She also did a postgraduate diploma in textiles at West Surrey College of Art & Design (now University for the Creative Arts). Main works Her many credits include '' Anne Devlin'' (1984), '' Dece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transamerica (film)
''Transamerica'' is a 2005 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Duncan Tucker, and starring Felicity Huffman and Kevin Zegers. Released by IFC Films and The Weinstein Company, the film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 14, 2005, and to theaters in the United States on December 2, 2005. The screenplay, inspired in part by conversations between Tucker and his then-roommate Katherine Connella, tells the story of Bree (Huffman), a trans woman, who goes on a road trip with her long-lost son Toby (Zegers). The film received positive reviews and won multiple awards, including Huffman winning a Golden Globe and a nomination for an Academy Award. Plot One week before her vaginoplasty, a trans woman named Sabrina "Bree" Osbourne receives an unexpected phone call from a young man named Toby Wilkins, a 17-year-old jailed in New York City. He asks to speak to "Stanley Schupak" (Bree's deadname); Toby claims to be the son of "Stanley". Bree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
