My career in the film industry began in 2013 as a makeup artist, built upon a strong foundation in Fine Arts. Since then, I’ve expanded my expertise across the Art Department, now specializing in Set Design and Assistant Art Direction. My work on screen runs parallel to my hands-on experience in property development and interior design. Having fully designed and realized four residential properties, I bring a highly practical edge to the Art Department— combining rigorous project management and in-depth research with an eye for compelling spatial aesthetics.

Emma Bourke

My career in the film industry began in 2013 as a makeup artist, built upon a strong foundation in Fine Arts. Since then, I’ve expanded my expertise across the Art Department, now specializing in Set Design and Assistant Art Direction. My work on screen runs parallel to my hands-on experience in property development and interior design. Having fully designed and realized four residential properties, I bring a highly practical edge to the Art Department— combining rigorous project management and in-depth research with an eye for compelling spatial aesthetics.

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My career in the film industry began in 2013 as a makeup artist, built upon a strong foundation in Fine Arts. Since then, I’ve expanded my expertise across the Art Department, now specializing in Set Design and Assistant Art Direction.

My work on screen runs parallel to my hands-on experience in property development and interior design. Having fully designed and realized four residential properties, I bring a highly practical edge to the Art Department— combining rigorous project management and in-depth research with an eye for compelling spatial aesthetics.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Art director at Netflix / Ludo Studios
July 17, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Assistant Art Director on Netflix and Ludo Studios Feature film. Production Designer: Matt Putland. Supervising Art Director: Doug Franks
Set Designer at Headless - Feature film
March 1, 2026 - April 17, 2026
Set Designer on a feature film, Production Designer: Jactina Leong. Directors: The Spierig Brothers
Set Designer at Amazon
September 18, 2026 - February 20, 2026
Set designer for Feature film - Production Designer: Ramsey Avery. Supervising Art director: Simon McCutcheon

Education

Master of Screen: Production Design at AFTRS (Australian Film, Television and Radio School)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Photography at University of NSW: Art & Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Diploma of Interior Design at TAFE Queensland
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Diploma of Screen & Media at TAFE NSW
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Diploma of Specialist Make-Up Services at Australasian College of Beauty Services
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

First aid & CPR certified
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education