Screen Craft Guild Cymru has announced the nominees for the inaugural Ember Awards that recognise excellence in Production Design, Costume Design and Hair & Make-up Design across film, television drama and short form work connected to Wales.
The inaugural Ember Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday 27 September 2026 at Hilton Cardiff, where the winners will be revealed.
Rakie Ayola (The Pact) will host the inaugural Ember Awards.
Screen Craft Guild Cymru Chair Hayley Nebauer said: “The Nominees Announcement Party was a wonderful moment for the Guild and for the Welsh screen craft community. To see so many designers, artists, makers, crew, partners and supporters come together to celebrate the work of Production Design, Costume and Hair & Make-up was incredibly moving.
Samantha Jay Cliff, Awards Director and Guild committee member, said: “The standard of work across the nominated entries is a real testament to the strength of the screen craft community in Wales. It has been a privilege to help shape the first year of the Ember Awards and to see the care, thought and enthusiasm with which members have engaged in the voting process. These nominations reflect not only outstanding creative work, but the value of having craft recognised by peers and colleagues who understand what goes into making it.”
Catrin Lewis-Defis, Producer and Guild committee member said: “These awards were created to recognise the craft departments whose work shapes what audiences see on screen. The first Ember Awards nominees represent an extraordinary range of talent, imagination, skill and creative ambition, and we are so proud to be celebrating them in Wales.
Ray Holman, Costume designer and Guild committee member said: “We are also absolutely honoured that Rakie Ayola will host the inaugural Ember Awards. Rakie’s connection to Wales, her advocacy for access and representation, and her extraordinary body of work make her a wonderful person to help lead this first celebration of Welsh screen craft.”
The nominations
Contemporary Production Design
Lost Boys & Fairies
Production Designer: Keith Andrew Dunne Set Decorator – Marian Murray
Art Director – Daniel Kennedy
The Ballad of Wallis Island
Production Designer: Alexandra Toomey Set Decorator – Eliora Darmon
The Guest
Production Designer: Edward Thomas Set Decorator – Joëlle Rumbelow
Contemporary Costume Design
Death Valley
Costume Designer: Hayley Nebauer
Assistant Costume Designer – Stacey Richards Costume Supervisor – Andie Mear
Lost Boys & Fairies
Costume Designer: Andrew Cox
Costume Maker & Assistant Costume Designer – Petros Kourtellaris
The Capture
Costume Designer: Hayley Nebauer Costume Supervisor – Ceri Walford Principal Standby – Eleanor Roberts
Contemporary Hair & Make-up Design
Lost Boys & Fairies
Hair & Make-up Designer: Emma Cowen Hair & Make-up Supervisor – Amy Riley
The Ballad of Wallis Island
Hair & Make-up Designer: Frances Hounsom Make-up Supervisor – Amy Carter
The Guest
Hair & Make-up Designer: James Spinks
Short Form Production Design
Beyond
Production Designer: Dafydd Roberts
Mudlark
Production Designer: Max Van de Banks
The Green Cottage
Production Designer: William Dean
Short Form Costume Design
Blackout
Costume Designer: Stacey Clare Richards
Mudlark
Costume Designer: Rosi Flood
Rocket Fuel
Costume Designer: Zoë Howerska
Short Form Hair & Make-up Design
Beyond
Hair & Make-up Designer: Betsan Dafydd
Mudlark
Hair & Make-up Designer: Max Van de Banks
Over the Rainbow
Hair & Make-up Designer: Libby Macklin-Broad
Atemporal Production Design
Dope Girls
Production Designer: Sherree Philips
Madfabulous
Production Designer: Keith Dunne
Art Director – Tim Overson
Set Decorator – Bethan Edward Wilson
Mr. Burton
Production Designer: Tim Dickel Art Director – Guto Humphreys Set Decorator – Hannah Nicholson
Atemporal Costume Design
Madfabulous
Costume Designer: Francisco Rodriguez-Weil Costume Trainee – Elin Torr
Rivals 1
Costume Designer: Ray Holman
Assistant Costume Designer – Simon Marks
The Other Bennet Sister
Costume Designer: Siân Jenkins
Atemporal Hair & Make-up Design
Deadpool & Wolverine
Hair Designer: Claire Pritchard
Dope Girls
Hair & Make-up Designer: Mirna Curak
Madfabulous
Hair & Make-up Designer: Nadia Stacey
Jon Creamer
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