BAFTA/James Guan Multi-BAFTA-nominated costume designer shared her craft insights at an event in association with Swarovski
Lindy Hemming also discussed costumes with local students at play rehearsal
Hong Kong, 20 May 2016: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) hosted a masterclasses yesterday with Oscar-winning and multi-BAFTA-nominated British costume designer, Lindy Hemming at The Peninsula Hong Kong. This event was held in association with Swarovski, which has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with the designer. Earlier in the day, Lindy visited a local school where she met and spoke with students preparing for their performance at a local festival, supported by arts education organisation, Shakespeare4All.
In front of an audience of local industry professionals and university students, Lindy Hemming discussed some of the highlights of her career, including her creations for several Bond films, her long-standing collaboration with Mike Leigh, including the Oscar-winning Topsy-Turvy (1999), and her BAFTA-nominated work for Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994). She also discussed her iconic designs across numerous fantasy films, including two of the Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) adventures, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) and Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, including the BAFTA-nominated The Dark Knight (2008). Lindy Hemming also discussed her current work on Wonder Woman, directed by Patty Jenkins, which will premiere in Summer 2017.
Before the masterclass, BAFTA arranged for Lindy Hemming to visit the local Cotton Spinners Association Secondary School, where students performed an adaption of the Shakespeare play Macbeth ahead of their participation in a local schools festival, and Lindy led discussions with the children on costume and performance.
Lindy Hemming’s masterclass and school visit were part BAFTA’s aim to encourage creative collaboration between the UK and Asia by bringing together talented individuals from the film, television and games industries to share their skills and expertise.
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Lindy Hemming talks with Mariayah Kaderbhai, Film Programme Manager at BAFTA
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Lindy Hemming gives her masterclass to local industry professionals and university students in Hong Kong
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Lindy Hemming gives her masterclass to local industry professionals and university students in Hong Kong
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Lindy Hemming with masterclass attendees at The Peninsula Hong Kong
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Lindy Hemming with two of her designs for Casino Royale on display at the event
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Lindy Hemming speaks to students at the Cotton Spinners Association Secondary School in Hong Kong
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Lindy Hemming with students at the Cotton Spinners Association Secondary School in Hong Kong
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About BAFTA
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is an independent charity that supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public. In addition to its Awards ceremonies, BAFTA has a year-round programme of learning events and initiatives – featuring workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes – in the UK, USA and Asia; it offers unique access to the world’s most inspiring talent and connects with a global audience of all ages and backgrounds. BAFTA relies on income from membership subscriptions, individual donations, trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships to support its ongoing outreach work. To access the best creative minds in film, television and games production, visit www.bafta.org/guru. For more, visit www.bafta.org.
About BAFTA in Asia
Since 2013, BAFTA has worked with individual patrons, foundations and partners in mainland China and Hong Kong to deliver masterclasses and international scholarships and engaging world-renowned, award-winning filmmakers, actors and craftspeople to take part, including Johnnie To, Duncan Kenworthy, Eddie Redmayne, Lois Burwell and Hugh Bonneville. Through such events and initiatives, BAFTA promotes a spirit of open, creative collaboration between the UK and China and encourages cross-cultural exchange.
About Swarovski
Swarovski delivers a diverse portfolio of unmatched quality, craftsmanship, and creativity. Founded in 1895 in Austria, Swarovski designs, manufactures and markets high-quality crystals, genuine gemstones and created stones as well as finished products such as jewelry, accessories and lighting. Now celebrating its 120th anniversary and run by the fifth generation of family members, Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,560 stores in around 170 countries, more than 25,000 employees, and revenue of about 2.33 billion euros in 2014. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. In 2014, the Group generated revenue of about 3.05 billion euros and employed more than 30,000 people. The Swarovski Foundation was set up in 2012 to honor the philanthropic spirit of founder Daniel Swarovski. Its mission is to support creativity and culture, promote wellbeing, and conserve natural resources.
