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Hi, I’m Rae Donnelly, a passionate costume designer with over 20 years of experience bringing stories to life through costumes in film, television, and theatre. I love collaborating with creative teams to craft wardrobes that truly reflect the characters and narratives, enhancing the storytelling experience.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked on a wide range of productions, from feature films and TV series to commercials and music videos, always striving to bring authenticity and creativity to every project. I’m excited to continue this journey and contribute my skills to new and challenging projects.
Experience Level
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Language
English
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Afrikaans
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Work Experience
Costume Designer at ITV Australia, ITV Germany and Triosphere Films
January 1, 2024 - PresentDesigned costumes for the 2024 game show series "I'm A Celebrity" featuring Chris Tall and Sonja Zietlow, overseeing costume creation and management to support the show's dynamic storytelling.
Costume Designer at Shearwater Productions
January 1, 2023 - PresentResponsible for costume design of the ongoing 2023 theatre production "Simunye We Are One" in Zimbabwe, collaborating closely with the cast and crew to realize the visual storytelling aspects of the narrative.
Costume Designer at Pure Flix Entertainment and Pinnacle Peak Pictures
December 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025Led the costume design for Season 1 (Episodes 1-7) of the 2022 TV series "Revelation Road" (USA), developing period-appropriate and character-driven wardrobe solutions.
Costume Mistress at ITV Australia, ITV Germany and Triosphere Films
December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025Supported costume department on the 2021 game show series "I'm A Celebrity", managing costumes and assisting the lead costume designer to ensure smooth wardrobe operations.
Costume Designer at Afrokaans Film And Television and Endemol India
December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the interactive 2021 reality game show "Fear Factor" (India), creating versatile wardrobe pieces to suit various challenges and segments.
Assistant to Gersha Philips (Research & Development Only) at Tristar, Entertainment One, Jack Blue Productions, Sony, Moonlighting Films
December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025Assisted on the 2021 feature film "The Woman King" (USA), providing research and development support within the costume department for accurate and impactful costume creation.
Costume Designer at Incline Films and Saltpeter Films
December 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025Served as costume designer for the 2020 3D film installation "Container" at the 79th LA Biennale di Venezia, crafting costumes suitable for the film's artistic and technical requirements.
Costume Designer at Lobster Tree with Eskwad and Pathé Films
December 31, 2019 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the 2019 French feature film "Rendez-vous Chez Les Malawas", managing wardrobe planning and on-set costume supervision.
Costume Designer at Broadway Entertainment Group Dubai
December 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025Oversaw costume design for the 2018 world tour of "Tap Dogs" in Australia, creating durable and performance-optimized costumes for a live dance production.
Costume Designer at Film Afrika With Warner Bros
January 1, 2017 - PresentDesigned costumes for the 2017 pilot TV series "Searchers" (USA), collaborating with producers and director to build distinctive looks for characters.
Costume Designer at Blue Moon Films, Strike Productions
December 31, 2016 - July 25, 2025Costume designer for the 2016 feature film "Omnibus" (South Africa), responsible for all costume-related creative decisions and execution.
Costume Designer at Out in Africa and Phat Free Films
December 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the 2015 South African feature film "While You Weren't Looking", earning a SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Costume Designer in 2016.
Costume Designer at Comet Films / Novorox Films
December 31, 2014 - July 25, 2025Costume designer on the 2014 feature film "The Price of Sugar" (Netherlands), collaborating with production on wardrobe requirements.
Costume Designer at Lobster Tree, Eskwad and Pathé Films
December 31, 2013 - July 25, 2025Served as costume designer on the 2013 feature film "Zulu" (France), working on costume concepts and fittings for the cast including Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker.
Costume Designer at Moonlighting Films and Nutopia
December 31, 2013 - July 25, 2025Costume designer of the 2013 BBC mini series "How We Invented The World", crafting historically accurate and thematic garments across various episodes.
South African Costume Designer at Phat Free Films and IDTV
December 31, 2012 - July 25, 2025Provided costume design for the 2012 Netherlands feature film "The Heineken Kidnapping" (South African segment), collaborating with the international production team.
Costume Designer at Promise Me Productions
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025Lead costume designer for the 2011 feature film "Black Butterflies", recognized with a SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Costume Designer in 2012.
South African Costume Designer at Cinatura, Michigan Film Production, Benelux Film Distributors
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025Provided South African costume design support for the 2011 feature film "The Domino Effect", assisting with wardrobe management and coordination.
Costume Designer at DV8 Films
December 31, 2004 - July 25, 2025Costume designer for the 2004 South African feature film "The Flyer", responsible for costume creation from concept to on-set execution.
Costume Designer at ITV Australia, ITV Germany and Triosphere Films
January 1, 2024 - PresentDesigned costumes for the 2024 production of the game show series "I'm A Celebrity". Responsible for creating authentic wardrobe pieces suitable for the show and collaborating closely with producers and directors.
Costume Designer at Shearwater Productions
January 1, 2023 - PresentCurrently designing costumes for the 2023 ongoing theatre production "SIMUNYE WE ARE ONE" in Zimbabwe, crafting culturally appropriate and narrative-driven costumes.
Costume Designer at Pure Flix Entertainment and Pinnacle Peak Pictures
December 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the 2022 TV series "Revelation Road" (Season 1, Episodes 1-7), working with the cast and production to support the storytelling through costume design.
Costume Mistress at ITV Australia, ITV Germany and Triosphere Films
December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025Managed costume wardrobe and logistics for the 2021 production of "I'm A Celebrity" game show series, supporting the costume designer and ensuring smooth costume operations on set.
Costume Designer at Afrokaans Film And Television and Endemol India
December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the interactive reality game show "Fear Factor India" in 2021, creating dynamic and practical wardrobe suitable for the interactive format.
Assistant To Gersha Philips (R&D Only) at Tristar, Entertainment One, Jack Blue Productions, SONY, Moonlighting Films
December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025Assisted with research and development for costume design on the 2021 feature film "The Woman King", contributing to the authenticity and detail of the wardrobe department.
Costume Designer at Incline Films and Saltpeter Films
December 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the 3D film installation "Container" showcased at the 79th La Biennale di Venezia in 2020, focusing on innovative design for the film installation format.
Costume Designer at Lobster Tree with Eskwad and Pathé Films
December 31, 2019 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the 2019 French feature film "Rendez-vous chez les Malawas", collaborating with the international team to enhance the story through wardrobe.
Costume Designer at Broadway Entertainment Group
December 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025Created costume designs for the 2018 world tour of "Tap Dogs", delivering dynamic and performance-appropriate costumes for the Australian-based production.
Costume Designer at Film Afrika With Warner Bros
December 31, 2017 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the 2017 pilot TV series "Searchers", working alongside the producers and director to develop the visual character of the series.
Costume Designer at Blue Moon Films, Strike Productions
December 31, 2016 - July 25, 2025Lead costume design on the 2016 feature film "Omnibus" in South Africa, managing the wardrobe department and developing authentic character costumes.
Costume Designer at Out in Africa and Phat Free Films
December 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the 2015 South African feature film "While You Weren't Looking", awarded the SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Costume Designer in 2016.
Costume Designer at Comet Films / Novorox Films
December 31, 2014 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the 2014 Dutch feature film "The Price of Sugar", contributing to the film's production with authentic wardrobe design.
Costume Designer at Lobster Tree, Eskwad and Pathé Films
December 31, 2013 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the 2013 French feature film "Zulu" starring Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker, aiding in visual storytelling through costume.
Costume Designer at Moonlighting Films and Nutopia
December 31, 2013 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the 2013 BBC mini-series "How We Invented The World", supporting multiple episodes with period and thematic costume areas.
SA Costume Designer at Phat Free Films and IDTV
December 31, 2012 - July 25, 2025Served as South African Costume Designer for the 2012 Dutch feature film "The Heineken Kidnapping", working alongside the lead costume designer to manage local costume needs.
Costume Designer at Promise me Productions
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the 2011 feature film "Black Butterflies", awarded the SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Costume Designer in 2012.
SA Costume Designer at Cinatura, Michagan Film Production, Benelux Film Distributors
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025South African Costume Designer for the 2011 feature film "The Domino Effect", responsible for designing and managing costumes for the production scenes in South Africa.
Costume Designer at DV8 Films
December 31, 2004 - July 25, 2025Lead Costume Designer on the 2004 feature film "The Flyer" in South Africa, developing character wardrobes and organizing wardrobe logistics for the production.
Assistant Costume Designer at Scott Free Productions, Tandem Communications, Film Afrika Worldwide
December 31, 2012 - July 25, 2025Assisted the costume designer Moira Anne Meyer on the 2012 TV mini series "Labyrinth", supporting wardrobe management, fittings, and on-set costume needs.
Assistant Costume Designer at Tandem Communications, Film Afrika Worldwide
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025Supported costume design for the 2011 TV movie "Treasure Guards", assisting in wardrobe coordination and costume prep throughout production.
Assistant Costume Designer at Moonlighting Atlantis Productions, BBC Northern Ireland
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025Assisted production wardrobe for the 2011 TV movie "Atlantis - End of a World, Birth of a Legend", aiding the costume designer with fittings and on-set standby.
Costume Supervisor at Salinas Filmgesellschaft, Ard Degetes Film, Two Oceans Productions, Warner Bros
December 31, 2009 - July 25, 2025Supervised costumes on the 2009 German feature film "Albert Schweitzer", overseeing the wardrobe department and ensuring costume continuity.
Assistant Costume Designer at A The Entertainment Group, Honoris Causa Communication
December 31, 2008 - July 25, 2025Supported costume designer Moira Meyer on the 2008 Dutch feature film "The Silent Army", assisting with costume fittings and wardrobe management.
Costume Supervisor at Relativity Media, Moonlighting Films
December 31, 2009 - July 25, 2025Supervised costume continuity and wardrobe operations for the 2009 feature film "Machine Gun Preacher", coordinating wardrobe team and handling scripts changes.
Costume Supervisor at Bavaria Pictures & Do Productions
December 31, 2010 - July 25, 2025Managed costume supervision for the 2010 Mozambique feature film "Kennedy's Brain", coordinating local wardrobe logistics and support.
Costume Supervisor at Mebd Films, Media programme of the European Union, Maidstone Studios
December 31, 2009 - July 25, 2025Served as Costume Supervisor for the 2009 UK feature film "The Calling", overseeing wardrobe continuity and costume team coordination.
Costume Supervisor at Rogue Pictures, Intrepid Pictures, Crystal Skye Pictures, Moonlighting Films
December 31, 2008 - July 25, 2025Supervised costumes for the 2008 feature film "Doomsday", managing wardrobe on set and coordinating script-based costuming adjustments.
SA Costume Supervisor at Warner Bros, Virtual Studios
December 31, 2006 - July 25, 2025South African Costume Supervisor for the 2006 feature film "Blood Diamond" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, overseeing local wardrobe operations.
Costume Designer at ITV Australia, ITV Germany and Triosphere Films
January 1, 2024 - PresentDesigned costumes for the 'I'M A CELEBRITY' game show series, contributing to the visual identity and character portrayal in the production.
Costume Designer at Shearwater Productions
January 1, 2023 - PresentLed costume design for the ongoing theatre production 'SIMUNYE WE ARE ONE', creating authentic costumes to convey the narrative and characters.
Costume Designer at Pure Flix Entertainment and Pinnacle Peak Pictures
December 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for TV series 'REVELATION ROAD', overseeing wardrobe for episodes 1-7 of season 1, ensuring character consistency and storytelling through costume.
Costume Mistress at ITV Australia, ITV Germany and Triosphere Films
December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025Managed costume department and supported costume design execution for the 'I'M A CELEBRITY' game show series.
Costume Designer at Afrokaans Film And Television and Endemol India
December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the interactive reality game show 'FEAR FACTOR' India, adapting wardrobe to the show's dynamic requirements.
Assistant To Gersha Philips (R&D Only) at Tristar, Entertainment One, Jack Blue Productions, SONY, Moonlighting Films
December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025Assisted in research and development for costume design on the feature film 'THE WOMAN KING'.
Costume Designer at Incline Films and Saltpeter Films
December 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the film installation 'CONTAINER' presented at the 79th LA Biennale di Venezia, a 3D film installation.
Costume Designer at Lobster Tree with Eskwad and Pathé Films
December 31, 2019 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the feature film 'RENDEZ-VOUS CHEZ LES MALAWAS' (France).
Costume Designer at Broadway Entertainment Group Dubai
December 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025Costume designer for the worldwide tour of 'TAP DOGS' showcasing theatrical dance performances.
Costume Designer at Film Afrika With Warner Bros
December 31, 2017 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the TV series pilot 'SEARCHERS' in the USA.
Costume Designer at Blue Moon Films, Strike Productions
December 31, 2016 - July 25, 2025Costume designer for the feature film 'OMNIBUS' (South Africa).
Costume Designer at Out in Africa and Phat Free Films
December 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025Designed costumes for the feature film 'WHILE YOU WEREN'T LOOKING' (South Africa), winning the SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Costume Designer in 2016.
Costume Designer at Comet Films / Novorox Films
December 31, 2014 - July 25, 2025Costume designer for the feature film 'THE PRICE OF SUGAR' (Netherlands).
Costume Designer at Lobster Tree, Eskwad and Pathé Films
December 31, 2013 - July 25, 2025Costume designer for the feature film 'ZULU' (France).
Costume Designer at Moonlighting Films and Nutopia
December 31, 2013 - July 25, 2025Costume designer for the BBC mini-series 'HOW WE INVENTED THE WORLD'.
SA Costume Designer at Phat Free Films and IDTV
December 31, 2012 - July 25, 2025South African costume designer for feature film 'THE HEINEKEN KIDNAPPING' (Netherlands).
Costume Designer at Promise Me Productions
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025Costume designer for feature film 'BLACK BUTTERFLIES' (2012). Awarded SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Costume Designer in 2012.
SA Costume Designer at Cinatura, Michagan Film Production, Benelux Film Distributors
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025South African costume designer for feature film 'THE DOMINO EFFECT'.
Costume Designer at DV8 Films
December 31, 2004 - July 25, 2025Costume designer for feature film 'THE FLYER' (South Africa).
Assistant Costume Designer at Scott Free Productions, Tandem Communications, Film Afrika Worldwide
December 31, 2012 - July 25, 2025Assistant costume designer for TV mini-series 'LABYRINTH'.
Assistant Costume Designer at Tandem Communications, Film Afrika Worldwide
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025Assistant costume designer for TV movie 'TREASURE GUARDS'.
Assistant Costume Designer at Moonlighting Atlantis Productions, BBC Northern Ireland
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025Assistant costume designer for TV movie 'ATLANTIS - END OF A WORLD, BIRTH OF A LEGEND'.
Costume Supervisor at Salinas Filmgeselschaft, Ard Degetes Film, Two Oceans Productions, Warner Bros
December 31, 2009 - July 25, 2025Costume supervisor for feature film 'ALBERT SCHWEITZER' (Germany).
Assistant Costume Designer at A The Entertainment Group, Honoris Causa Communication
December 31, 2008 - July 25, 2025Assistant costume designer for feature film 'THE SILENT ARMY' (Netherlands).
Costume Supervisor at Cinatura, Michagan Film Production, Benelux Film Distributors
December 31, 2009 - July 25, 2025Costume supervisor for feature films and TV productions including 'THE INTERNATIONAL', 'MACHINE GUN PREACHER', 'KENNEDY'S BRAIN', 'THE CALLING', 'DOOMSDAY', 'BLOOD DIAMOND'.
Extra’s Supervisor (Episode 3-6) at Carnival film and Television, Stilking, Universal Media Studios
December 31, 2009 - July 25, 2025Supervised costume for extras on TV mini-series 'THE PHILANTHROPIST'.
Chief Manufacturing Supervisor at South Vineyard Productions
December 31, 2008 - July 25, 2025Chief manufacturing supervisor of costumes for feature film 'KINGDOM COME' (New Zealand).
Costume Buyer/Set Standby at Left Turn Films, Lipsync Productions
December 31, 2008 - July 25, 2025Costume buyer and standby for feature film 'FLASHBACKS OF A FOOL' (UK).
Costume Buyer at TNT, Warner Bros. Television, Appledown Films Inc.
December 31, 2007 - July 25, 2025Costume buyer for TV movie 'AVENGER'.
Costume Buyer + Key Standby at Bad Hat Harry Productions, BBC, Electric Entertainment, Unchartered Territory GmbH
December 31, 2005 - July 25, 2025Costume buyer and key standby for TV mini-series 'THE TRIANGLE'.
Costume Buyer/Leads Standby at Von Zerniek Sertner Films, Film Afrika Worldwide, Sprockets Music
December 31, 2005 - July 25, 2025Costume buyer and leads standby for TV movie 'SPRING BREAK SHARK ATTACK'.
Costume Buyer + Standby at Noel Pearson Productions, Do Productions, Pageturner Productions
December 31, 2004 - July 25, 2025Costume buyer and standby for feature film 'TARA ROAD' (UK).
Personal Dresser to Mr Cage at EMC, VIP 3 Medienfonds, MGM, Ascendent Pictures, Reeleyes
December 31, 2004 - July 25, 2025Personal dresser for Nicholas Cage during feature film 'LORD OF WAR'.
Key Set Standby at Film Afrika Worldwide, ApoloProMedia GmbH & Co. 1. Filmproduktion KG (I)
December 31, 2003 - July 25, 2025Key set standby for feature film 'SLIP STREAM' (UK).
Key Set Standby at Film Afrika, La Parisienne d'Images, ARTE
December 31, 2012 - July 25, 2025Key set standby for TV movie 'YES, WE CAN' (France).
Second Unit Costume at Gaylord Films, John Wels Productions, Warner Bros
December 31, 2003 - July 25, 2025Second unit costume for TV movie 'DUMA' (also known as 'SHADOW').
Costume Buyer/Set Standby at Sony Pictures and New Line Television
December 31, 2002 - July 25, 2025Costume buyer and set standby for TV movie 'RED WATER'.
2nd Unit Key Costume at FS Film, Fox, MTV3
December 31, 2002 - July 25, 2025Second unit key costume for feature film 'HOME ALONE 4'.
Set Standby at Moonlighting Films
December 31, 2003 - July 25, 2025Set standby for feature film 'BEYOND BORDERS'.
Wardrobe Assistant at Moonlighting Films
December 31, 2001 - July 25, 2025Wardrobe assistant for feature film 'ALI'.
Key Standby at The Imaginarium, Zen HQ, Focus Films
December 31, 2002 - July 25, 2025Key standby for TV mini-series 'THE BONE SNATCHER'.
Art Dept. Assistant and costume buyer at Apolo Media Distribution, Terra Film Production, Atlas Film Production Co
December 31, 2001 - July 25, 2025Art department assistant and costume buyer for TV mini-series 'THE RED PHONE'.
Wardrobe Stylist at Various Production Companies
January 1, 2013 - PresentProvided wardrobe styling services for numerous commercials and music videos including brands like Etihad Airlines, Samsung, Colgate, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Guinness, Peugeot, Renault, and many others, ensuring the visual style aligns with brand and production needs.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Michaelis School of Fine Art University of Cape Town
January 13, 1999 - November 29, 2002Majored in sculpture
Qualifications
Bachelor of Fine Arts and Psychology 1,2,3
January 18, 1999 - November 29, 2002Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods
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