Jeffrey Kurland Joins Polimoda

Acclaimed film Costume Designer is new mentor for winter Short Course

Jeffrey Kurland Joins Polimoda

Acclaimed film Costume Designer is new mentor for winter Short Course

Polimoda is thrilled to announce the addition of Jeffrey Kurland, an acclaimed Hollywood costume designer, as the new mentor for the winter edition of our Short Course in Costume Design.

With an illustrious career spanning decades, Kurland brings unparalleled expertise from his collaborative work with legendary directors like Christopher Nolan, Woody Allen, and Steven Soderbergh. His impressive portfolio includes costume design for blockbuster films such as Erin Brockovich, Inception, Ocean’s Eleven, Dunkirk, and Tenet, as well as critically acclaimed works like Bullets Over Broadway, for which he received an Academy Award nomination.

Jeffrey Kurland speaks to the Costume Designers Guild about his first job, working on ‘Radio Days’, and ‘Inception’. 

Kurland’s extensive experience extends beyond his notable film credits. Having served as a governor on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board for 12 years, including four years as Vice President, he offers students not just design insights, but a deep understanding of the film industry’s creative and professional landscapes.

Jeffrey Kurland explains the crucial role costumes play in constructing characters, as demonstrated in ‘Tenet’, Christopher Nolan’s time twisting film in this interview on Variety Artisans.

The role of mentor is unique at Polimoda and involves creating deep connections between mentor and students, to share tools, guidance, motivation and resources. Students in the Short Course in Costume Design can now look forward to learning from a designer who has shaped visual narratives for some of Hollywood’s most iconic films, promising an extraordinary educational experience that bridges academic training with real-world cinematic artistry.

We look forward to welcoming all students and Jeffrey Kurland for this extraordinary exploration of costume design!

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Cover: Image captured from the YouTube video “Inception, Ocean’s Eleven, Costume Designer Jeffrey Kurland” by John Campea, Sep 17, 2023.