The British Film Designers Guild has announced the winners of its 12th Production Design Awards.

Winners include ‘Wednesday’ for International TV Drama, ‘Cyrano’ for Independent Feature Film, Period, ‘Empire of Light’ for International Feature Film, Period and ‘The Batman’ for International Feature Film, Fantasy.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Set Decorator, Judy Ducker who has worked on productions including: ‘Sliding Doors’, ‘Wilde’, ‘The Hours’, ‘Around the World in 80 Days’, ‘Oliver Twist,’ ‘GI Joe’ and ‘The Mummy’.

Erin Larnder, Executive Director, Global Content & Integration at BEN Group UK said: “It’s been such an honour to sponsor the 12th British Film Designer Guild Production Design Awards, the Independent TV Drama and International TV Drama categories. As we continue to celebrate the achievements of those who bring the best content to life, the BEN team would like to congratulate the amazing winners as well as the incredible nominated finalists across all categories. It is wonderful to see your work and talent being recognised in this way!”

Blair Barnette, BFDG Chairperson said: “Tonight has been such a wonderful celebration of the exceptional talent that lies within the Art Department, talent which is often overlooked in favour of directing, acting or cinematography. Designers are the ones who set the scene and create the magic that transports you somewhere else whether it’s on the big screen or a smartphone. I am so proud that the BFDG’s awards are now a firm fixture in the awards season.”

This year was the first time the BFDG has awarded their Planet Positive Award, supported by Universal Pixels. The new award, has been developed in association with albert and sustainability agency Creative Zero.

The award went to the Art Department of Apple TV mini series ‘The Essex Serpent’ where filming locations were adapted from existing buildings and locations and sets were built that could be reused again, or given another lease of life in alternative form.

Commendations were given to ‘The Peasants’ which used a self-designed solution of cardboard bricks to build the set and Art Department Assistant India Pim for facilitating the sale of refuse carpet onto charity No Floor No More which provides cheap carpeting solutions to low-income households, avoiding land-fill at the end of the production.

Neal Romanek, Head of Communications and Events, albert said: “albert is proud to have supported the creation of the Planet Positive Award, ensuring that entrants demonstrated meaningful carbon emission reductions on their productions. From using electric bikes to get to set, to protecting local wildlife on location and producing zero waste sets we are thrilled by the enthusiasm of the finalists in reducing their impact on the planet! Congratulations on your sustainable achievements!”

 

The full list of winners are:

PETER LAMONT SPOTLIGHTING NEW TALENT

SUPPORTED BY NETFLIX

Katie Mazurek – Junior Draughtsperson

 

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – COMMERCIAL

SUPPORTED BY HELIX

B&Q “Flip” – PD: Dan Betteridge, AD: Kate McConnell

 

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – SHORT FILM 

Fireworks – PD: Jamie Lapsley, AD: Felix Coles

 

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – PLANET POSITIVE 

SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL PIXELS

The Essex Serpent – The Art Department 

Highly Commended 

Elwira Pluta – The Peasants 

India Pim – No Floor No More 

 

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT TV PROGRAMME INCLUDING COMEDY AND GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT

Man Vs Bee PD: Carly Reddin, SAD: Nigel Evans, SD: Janeeta Panesar

 

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – INDEPENDENT TV DRAMA INCLUDING MINI SERIES, TV MOVIE OR LIMITED SERIES SUPPORTED BY BEN

Killing Eve S4 – PD: Lucienne Suren, SAD: Philip Barber, SD: Mike Britton

 

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – INTERNATIONAL TV DRAMA INCLUDING MINI SERIES, TV MOVIE OR LIMITED SERIES SUPPORTED BY BEN

Wednesday PD: Mark Scruton, SAD: Adrian Curelea, SD: Rob Hepburn, SD: David Morison

 

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM – PERIOD 

Cyrano PD: Sarah Greenwood, SAD: Elaine Kusmishko (UK), SAD: Gianpaolo Rifino (IT), SD: Katie Spencer

 

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM – CONTEMPORARY

All the Old KnivesPD: Marcus Rowland, SAD: Grant Bailey, SD: Jude Farr

 

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM – PERIOD 

Empire of LightPD: Mark Tildesley, SAD: Adam O’Neill, SD: Kamlan Man, SD: Véronique Melery

 

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM – CONTEMPORARY  

SUPPORTED BY TLO

Thirteen LivesPD: Molly Hughes, SAD: Brandt Gordon, SD: Emma Rudkin


BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM – FANTASY

SUPPORTED BY REVOLVER MOTION

The BatmanPD: James Chinlund, SAD: Grant Armstrong, SD: Lee Sandales

 

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE ART DEPARTMENTSUPPORTED BY WARNER BROS. STUDIOS LEAVESDEN

Laura Mayall Art Director

Nicholas PelhamStoryboard Artist

 

 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

SUPPORTED BY DATA REPROGRAPHICS

Judy Ducker – Set Decorator

 

Jon Creamer

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