Winners have been announced for the 26th CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards) which took place earlier this evening at NeueHouse in Hollywood, California. The annual CDGA celebrated excellence in film, television, short form costume design, and costume illustration. The CDG includes more than 1,200 costume designers, assistant costume designers, and illustrators working in motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and new media programs throughout the world.
Wendi McLendon-Covey hosted the evening which celebrated special honorees Annette Bening, Billie Eilish, Francine Jamison-Tanchuck, as well as the winners of the nine competitive award categories. This year’s gala was sponsored by premier sponsor Western Costume Company and supporting sponsor Westfield Century City.
Annette Bening received the Spotlight Award, which honors an actor whose talent and career personify an enduring commitment to excellence, including a special awareness of the role and importance of Costume Design. Bening’s Costume Designer from “Nyad,” Kelli Jones and the legendary Costume Designer, Albert Wolsky gave heartfelt remarks about Bening and how working with someone like her is the reason they are in the industry.
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck received a standing ovation while accepting the Career Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual whose career in costume design has left an indelible mark on film and television. “The Color Purple” star Danielle Brooks presented Jamison-Tanchuck with the award and reflected on how she “creates characters and cultures, immersing and delighting viewers with stunning images on screen.”
Billie Eilish was awarded the Vanguard Spotlight Award, which celebrates a trailblazer who ignites the imaginations of cognoscenti and audiences alike. This accolade is a tribute to a performing artist who sets new standards in their sphere, not only for their outstanding achievements but also for their courage as a visionary that serves as an inspiration to us all. Shirley Kurata, the designer for Eilish’s “What Was I Made For” music video, presented her with the award. While accepting her award on-stage, Eilish said, “Fashion has always been my way of expression – more than anything else it’s like my communication tool.” Eilish continued, “I think being able to communicate through what I wear and to show how I feel and who I want to be is such a gift that I feel so lucky to have.”
The following is the list of winners in the nine (9) competitive categories voted on by the Guild’s membership:
Excellence in Contemporary Film
· Saltburn – Sophie Canale
Excellence in Period Film
· Poor Things – Holly Waddington
Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film
· Barbie – Jacqueline Durran
Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Television
· Ahsoka: Part Eight: The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord – Shawna Trpcic
· Ahsoka: Part Eight: The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord – Elissa Alcala, ACD
Excellence in Short Form Design
· Madonna X Vanity Fair – The Enlightenment (Short Film) – B. Åkerlund
Excellence in Contemporary Television
· BEEF: The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain – Helen Huang
· BEEF: The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain – Austin Wittick, ACD
· BEEF: The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain – YJ Hwang, ACD
Excellence in Period Television
· The Great: Choose Your Weapon – Sharon Long
Excellence in Costume Illustration
· Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire – Jason Pastrana
Excellence in Variety, Reality-Competition, Live Television
· A Black Lady Sketch Show: Peek-A-Boob, Your Titty’s Out – Michelle Page Collins
· A Black Lady Sketch Show: Peek-A-Boob, Your Titty’s Out – Wyandon Lubom, ACD
Celebrities in attendance to present the Awards included Lily Gladstone, Shangela, Cheyenne Jackson, RJ Cyler, Olivia Thirlby and Sherry Cola.
About The Costume Designers Guild
The Costume Designers Guild, IATSE Local 892, is a Union formed for the promotion and protection of the art of costume design. Members, including costume designers, assistant costume designers, and illustrators, use their artistry and technical expertise to create believable characters within the narratives of motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and short form design. Over 1,200 members strong, the CDG is a proud affiliate of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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PRODUCTION COMPANY
The event is being produced by Los Angeles-based live event and entertainment agency JJLA.
For more information visit www.jj-la.com
For more information about the awards visit:
https://www.costumedesignersguild.com
