Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2019-05-09
Invested on: 2022-09-06
Renée April, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Costume designer Renée April is a leader in her field. Enriching the filmmaker’s and director’s vision, her creations bring the characters to life and push the actors’ expressiveness. She has worked on more than 50 Hollywood productions, including The Red Violin, Night at the Museum and Blade Runner 2049, and plays a significant role in raising Canada’s international profile in the film industry, on television and under the big top. Known as a mentor, she guides designers, tailors and props managers in surpassing themselves.