A Conversation with Costume Designer of News of the World, Mark Bridges

Mark Bridges has won two Academy Awards for Costume Design—The Artist (2011) and Phantom Thread (2017)—and his new film, News of the World, starring Tom Hanks as a former Confederate soldier, is predicted to be a 2021 Oscar contender. Please join us for a fun, hour-long conversation with the esteemed costume designer, hosted by FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chair Nick Verreos, and learn about his incredibly successful career. You'll have a chance to submit your own costume design questions, so we encourage you to come prepared. ___________________________________________________________ About Special Guest, Costume Designer Mark Bridges: In addition to his two Oscar wins, Bridges’ impressive work has also led to two Oscar nominations for Inherent Vice (2013) and Joker (2019). He's designed costumes for legendary directors Martin Scorsese, Paul Greengrass, Noah Baumbach, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Curtis Hansen, F Gary Gray, and David O. Russell. His work has appeared in publications including Australian Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, and The New York Post, and has been featured in exhibitions including the “Hollywood Costume” at the Victoria and Albert museum in London, and the "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design" and "Art of Television Costume Design" at the FIDM Museum. About Your Host, Nick Verreos: Nick Verreos is the co-chair of FIDM's Fashion, Theatre Costume, and Film & Television Costume Design programs. He is also co-designer of the Los Angeles brand NIKOLAKI, which has been w