Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell is set to present this year’s Film London Jarman Award on Nov. 24, where she will also be the guest of honor.
\n\nPowell frequently collaborated and was mentored by Derek Jarman, whom the award was established in honor of in 2008 to celebrate U.K.-based artist-filmmakers in the film industry. Throughout her career, Powell has also worked with Martin Scorsese, Neil Jordan, Todd Haynes and Yorgos Lanthimos.
\n\n“Sandy’s remarkable career speaks to a truly remarkable talent. From her days collaborating with Derek Jarman on films like ‘Caravaggio’ and ‘Edward II’ to the peerless design she has brought to a staggering array of modern classics, her work is bold, beautiful and boundlessly creative,” said Adrian Wootton, OBE, the chief executive of Film London. “She has long been vocal in her support of Derek’s cultural legacy, and, as such, I don’t think we could ask for a more fitting guest of honor for this year’s Film London Jarman Award.”
\n\nAlso working on “Cinderella,” “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “Mary Poppins Returns,” Powell received the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for “Shakespeare in Love,” “The Aviator” and “The Young Victoria.” This year’s Film London Jarman Award nominees…
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