Wes Anderson’s multiple Oscar-winning film will screen at Belfast Design Week, preceded by a talk with the designer, who will speak through her work with the leading director on Friday, November 11th.
Her discussion on the intricate design will cover everything from packages to telegrams, the carpet patterns and creating props. She will also touch on her work for Steven Spielberg’s ‘Bridge of Spies.’
Originally from South Wales, Atkins now lives in Dublin where she also hosts workshops from her own studio.
Annie Atkins, Designer:
"Wes Anderson is the most experimental and hands-on director I’ve ever worked with, and I worked closely with him and his production designer Adam Stockhausen every day. The whole job was an incredible rollercoaster from the moment I got the first call from the producers, to the winter I spent with the cast and crew in the fictional Empire of Zubrowka, to the day I sat down in the cinema to watch ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ for the first time. I doubt I’ll work on a more beloved film that pays so much attention to graphic design again in my lifetime, so not a day goes by when I don’t thank my lucky stars (and Wes and Adam!) for that opportunity."
Atkins’ other work includes Irish titles ‘Room’ (Lenny Abrahamson) and ‘Vikings’ in addition to ‘The Tudors’, ‘Camelot’ and feature titles such as ‘The Boxtrolls’ (Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi).
Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favourite Wes Anderson character, with the best costume up for a prize on the day.
