Brief
Sandy Powell to Present Film London Jarman Award on Nov. 24
Powell, a longtime collaborator of Derek Jarman, will host the award honoring UK‑based artist‑filmmakers.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Oscar‑winning costume designer Sandy Powell will present the Film London Jarman Award on Nov. 24 and serve as the event’s guest of honor, Variety reported on Oct. 20.
What happened
The award, established in 2008 to celebrate UK‑based artist‑filmmakers, will be presented by Powell, who began her career working with Derek Jarman on films such as “Caravaggio” and “Edward II.” The ceremony will also feature the four nominees for this year’s award: Sadia Pineda Hameed, Ilona Sagar, Rhea Storr and Alia Syed.
What the reports add
Variety notes that Powell’s résumé includes collaborations with directors Martin Scorsese, Neil Jordan, Todd Haynes and Yorgos Lanthimos, as well as work on “Cinderella,” “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “Mary Poppins Returns.” She has won Academy Awards for “Shakespeare in Love,” “The Aviator” and “The Young Victoria.”
What was said
Adrian Wootton, OBE, chief executive of Film London, said, “Sandy’s remarkable career speaks to a truly remarkable talent… She has long been vocal in her support of Derek’s cultural legacy, and, as such, I don’t think we could ask for a more fitting guest of honor for this year’s Film London Jarman Award,” as quoted by Variety.
How it came about
The Jarman Award was created to honour the legacy of Derek Jarman, a pioneering artist‑filmmaker, and to recognize contemporary UK talent. Powell’s early mentorship by Jarman and her continued advocacy for his work make her a natural choice for the role, linking back to earlier Felo coverage of the award’s origins.
Key facts
- Sandy Powell will present the Film London Jarman Award on Nov. 24. (variety.com)
- The 2026 nominees are Sadia Pineda Hameed, Ilona Sagar, Rhea Storr and Alia Syed. (variety.com)
- Powell has won Oscars for costume design on "Shakespeare in Love," "The Aviator" and "The Young Victoria." (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Costume Designer Sandy Powell to Present Film London Jarman Award – Film News in Brief”
