Mary Zophres
American costume designer
Mary Zophres
Zophres in 2018
Born Occupation Costume designer Years active 1994–present Spouse
Mary Zophres is an American costume designer . In a career spanning over three decades, she is recognized for her prolific work across independent films and blockbusters . She has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design four times.
Zophres is best known for her collaborations with directors such as the Coen brothers , Steven Spielberg , and Damien Chazelle .
Early life and education
Zophres was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida . Her father was born in Ioannina , Greece.[ 1] She graduated from the Vassar College with degrees in art history and studio art.[ 2]
After graduation, Zophres moved to New York City and began her career in fashion, which included stints for Norma Kamali and Esprit , among others.[ 3] She first went into film production, being the extras wardrobe supervisor on Oliver Stone 's 1989 film Born on the Fourth of July . She worked under costume designer Judy L. Ruskin, who first tasked her to sort through and organize massive piles of thrifted buy-by-the-pound clothing into categories: '50s, '60s, and '70s, and then asked her to return another day. Zophres subsequently worked as an associate costume designer for Ruskin on three more films, including the 1991 film City Slickers .[ 2] Zophres moved to Los Angeles and began a professional relationship with designer Richard Hornung . She worked for him on several films, including the Coen brothers 's 1994 film The Hudsucker Proxy . During the preproduction of Coen's 1996 film, Fargo Hornung felt ill and couldn't finish the project. He recommended Zophres instead.[ 4] She continued a creative partnership with the Coen brothers on all of their subsequent films.[ 2]
Filmography
Awards and nominations
Major associations
Academy Awards
BAFTA Awards
Miscellaneous awards
Notes
^ a b c Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
^ formerly known as "Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society Awards" and "Hollywood Critics Association Awards"
References
^ "Greek-American Oscar Nominee Mary Zophres on La La Land" . The National Herald . February 13, 2017. Archived from the original on February 14, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2017 .
^ a b c Landis, Deborah Nadoolman (2012). Filmcraft: Costume Design . Focal Press. p. 177. ISBN 978-0-240-81866-5 .
^ "Filmmakers | Mary Zophres | Inside Llewyn Davis" . insidellewyndavis.com . StudioCanal . Retrieved November 18, 2013 .
^ Soo Hoo, Fawnia (November 27, 2018). "How Mary Zophres Went From Unpaid Interning to Costume Designing for Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling Three Times" . Fashionista . Retrieved June 5, 2019 .
^ "83rd Academy Awards" . Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved August 15, 2023 .
^ "89th Academy Awards" . Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved August 15, 2023 .
^ "91st Academy Awards" . Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved August 15, 2023 .
^ "95th Academy Awards" . Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved August 15, 2023 .
^ "56th British Academy Film Awards" . British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Retrieved August 15, 2023 .
^ "64th British Academy Film Awards" . British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Retrieved August 15, 2023 .
^ "70th British Academy Film Awards" . British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Retrieved August 15, 2023 .
^ "72nd British Academy Film Awards" . British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Retrieved August 15, 2023 .
^ "76th British Academy Film Awards" . British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Retrieved August 15, 2023 .
^ Roures, Juan (12 January 2018). "Las mejores películas de temática LGTB del 2017: ganadores de los III Premios Apolo de cine LGTB" . Dos Manzanas (in Spanish). Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ Davis, Clayton (December 15, 2022). "A24's 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Leads HCA Film Awards Total Nominations With 16" . Variety . Archived from the original on December 15, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2024 .
^ Fraley, Jason (December 16, 2021). " 'The Harder They Fall' leads Black Reel Awards with record 20 nominations" . WTOP News . Archived from the original on December 16, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ Tellerico, Brian (December 12, 2022). "Everything Everywhere All at Once Leads Chicago Film Critics Nominations" . RogerEbert.com . Archived from the original on December 12, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2024 .
^ King, Susan (January 20, 2011). " 'Burlesque,' 'True Grit' among Costume Designers Guild nominees" . Los Angeles Times . Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ Petski, Denise (January 7, 2015). "Costume Designers Guild Awards: 'Birdman', 'Boyhood', 'Grand Budapest Hotel' Among Nominees" . Deadline . Archived from the original on January 14, 2015. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ Calvario, Liz; Pedersen, Erik (February 21, 2017). "Costume Designers Guild Awards: 'La La Land,' 'Hidden Figures' & 'The Crown' Among Winners – Complete List" . Deadline . Archived from the original on February 22, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ McNary, Dave (January 12, 2017). " 'Rogue One,' 'La La Land,' 'Fantastic Beasts' Nab Costume Designers Guild Nominations" . Variety . Archived from the original on January 13, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ Pener, Degen (January 12, 2023). "Costume Designers Guild Awards: 'Avatar: Way of Water,' 'Elvis,' 'Babylon' Among Nominees" . Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on January 12, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2024 .
^ Knegt, Peter (December 13, 2010). " "Black Swan" Scores Record 12 Nominations at 16th Critics' Choice Awards" . IndieWire . Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ Tapley, Kristopher (December 1, 2016). " 'La La Land,' 'Arrival,' 'Moonlight' Lead Critics' Choice Movie Nominations" . Variety . Archived from the original on December 13, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ Hammond, Pete (December 14, 2022). " 'Everything Everywhere', 'Fabelmans', 'Babylon' Lead Critics Choice Award Nominees For Film" . Deadline . Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2024 .
^ N'Duka, Amanda (November 2, 2018). " 'Wildlife' Helmer Paul Dano To Be Honored At Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards" . Deadline . Archived from the original on November 3, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ "The Daniels' 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Leads Online Film Critics Society Awards Nominations" . Screen Magazine . January 18, 2023. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2024 .
^ Neglia, Matt (December 12, 2016). "The 2016 San Diego Film Critics Society (SDFCS) Award Winners" . Next Best Picture . Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ Anderson, Erik (December 12, 2016). " 'Green Book,' 'Buster Scruggs' lead San Diego Film Critics nominations" . AwardsWatch . Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ Neglia, Matt (January 3, 2023). "The 2022 San Diego Film Critics Society (SDFCS) Nominations" . Next Best Picture . Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2024 .
^ "Variety Artisan Awards to Honor 'La La Land,' 'Moonlight' and More at Santa Barbara Film Festival" . Variety . February 2, 2017. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ Tangcay, Jazz (November 29, 2016). "Satellite Nominations Announced" . Awards Daily . Archived from the original on June 21, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ Anderson, Erik (March 6, 2023). "27th Satellite Awards winners: 'Top Gun: Maverick,' 'Babylon,' 'Barry,' 'Better Call Saul' " . AwardsWatch . Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024 .
^ " 'Dark Knight' wins big at Saturns" . Variety . June 24, 2009. Archived from the original on January 23, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ Stone, Sasha (December 21, 2016). "Seattle Film Critics Nominate 13th As one of the Best Films of the Year" . Awards Daily . Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2022 .
^ Anderson, Erik (January 9, 2023). "2022 Seattle Film Critics Society nominations: 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' leads with 14" . AwardsWatch . Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024 .
External links
Awards for Mary Zophres
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