Comet Chukwurah
Costume Designer
With over 15+ year of experience I have collaborated with household brand names from X-Box to Mentos to Levi's, helping shape campaigns and commercials and i-dents. Film and TV has brought me alongside acclaimed tv personalities such as Ralph Fiennes, Samuel L Jackson, Riz Ahmed and Michael B Jordan where I have been part of a team creating costumes that enhances character development and storytelling. From contemporary comedy to period dramas, indie projects to HETV, my creative range encompasses a spectrum, is thorough and multifaceted.
Every project whether big or small offers an opportunity to deliver striking and fresh designs that resonate with the viewer whilst communicating the director's vision. Having worked with the likes of Netflix to Amazon, to A24 my work conveys the essence of a character by curating looks that authenticity support the story through subtle and intentional design details that enhances the productions overall visual impact. My work is an art form that allows me to delve into the psychology of characters, exploring their motivations, histories and nuances. By immersing myself in extensive research, my approach contributes to each member of cast embodying their character, supporting them in their roles.
Selected credits
Short-form Production
| Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Type | Director | Producer | Costume Designer | Role | |
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X-BOX / CRYSTAL PALACE |
BRANDED |
Christian James |
Gina Lyons |
COMET CHUKWURAH |
STYLIST / DESIGNER |
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L'ORIENT |
BRANDED |
ARUN CHALOTRA |
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COMET CHUKWURAH |
STYLIST / DESIGNER |
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SOMESUCH |
HOTELS.COM |
TVC |
BRADFORD YOUNG |
JESS BELL |
JESSIE FELL |
ASSISTANT DESIGNER |
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PULSE |
CENTRE PARCS |
TVC |
PHOEBE ARNSTEIN |
SHIRLEY O’CONNOR |
AMEENA CALLENDER |
ASSISTANT DESIGNER |
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BARE FILMS |
CENTRUM |
TVC |
BETSAN MORRIS EVANS |
KELLY DOYLE |
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DESIGNER |
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BROTHERS AND SISTERS |
SKY-GO |
TVC |
SAM WASHINGTON |
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DESIGNER |
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BARE FILMS |
ALDI |
TVC |
JOE BULLMAN |
KELLY DOYLE |
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DESIGNER |
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BLACKJACK |
RSPCA |
BRANDED CONTENT |
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DESIGNER |
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OUTSIDER |
TESCO |
TVC |
BEN SEDLEY |
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LUCY HAGAN |
COSTUME SUPERVISOR |
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HLA |
WILTSHIRE FARM FOODS |
TVC |
ADAM JOHNSON |
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LUCY HAGAN |
COSTUME SUPERVISOR |
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CHERRY FILMS |
LEVIS |
TVC |
JAKE NAVA |
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KATE FORBES |
ASSISTANT |
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MJZ |
DORITOS |
TVC |
DAVID SHANE |
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MR GAMMON |
ASSISTANT |
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IPC IGNITE |
WELLA |
BRANDED CONTENT |
PAUL HUNTER |
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MR GAMMON |
ASSISTANT |
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KNUCKLEHEAD |
STARBURST |
TVC |
TOM KUNTZ |
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MR GAMMON |
ASSISTANT |
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2AM |
ACTIVIA |
TVC |
MIRANDER BOWEN |
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MR GAMMON |
ASSISTANT |
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BLINK |
DVLA |
TVC |
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ASSISTANT |
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CHEIF |
CSL |
TVC |
CHRIS COTTAM |
COLIN OFFLAND |
MR GAMMON |
ASSISTANT |
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2AM |
GUINNESS GOLD |
TVC |
STEVE COPE |
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KATE FORBES |
ASSISTANT |
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BROTHERS & SISTERS |
SKY |
TVC |
SAM WASHINGTON |
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MR GAMMON |
ASSISTANT |
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GORGEOUS |
SKY SPORTS |
TVC |
CHRIS PALMER |
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MR GAMMON |
ASSISTANT |
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RATTLING STICK |
SPECSAVERS |
TVC |
SARA DUNLOP |
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MR GAMMON |
ASSISTANT |
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STINK |
STELLA ARTOIS |
TVC |
AUGUSTIN ALBERDI |
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MR GAMMON |
ASSISTANT |
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KNUCKLEHEAD |
VIRGIN MEDIA |
TVC |
MACEO FROST |
FRANCIS MILDMAY-WHITE |
MEL MILDMAY-WHITE |
ASSISTANT |
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SMUGGLER |
SKY 3D |
TVC |
RANDY KRALLMAN |
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MR GAMMON |
STANDBY |
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ALYSON JONES |
INTERCASINO |
BRANDED CONTENT |
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ALYSON JONES |
STANDBY |
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ALBION |
WONGA |
TVC |
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DARRIN HOFMEYR |
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WARDROBE ASSISTANT |
Long-form Production
| Prod Co | Title | Type | Director | Producer | Costume Designer | Role | |
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GOLDFINCH |
TWIN |
FEATURE |
BEN CHARLES - EDWARDS |
KIRSTY BELL |
COMET CHUKWURAH |
COSTUME DESIGNER |
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AMAZON |
BAIT |
HETV |
TOM GEORGE |
CHRIS SHERIFF |
JODIE-SIMONE HOWE |
CROWD ACD |
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THE NUMBER 44 |
A MOTHER FOR AN HOUR |
FEATURES |
GIGA AGLADZE |
BEN CHARLES EDWARDS |
COMET CHUKWURAH |
COSTUME DESIGNER |
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GOLDFINCH |
SAVAGE FLOWERS |
FEATURE |
BRAD WATSON |
BEN CHARLES EDWARDS |
COMET CHUKWURAH |
COSTUME DESIGNER |
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HADRIAN PRODUCTIONS |
THE GORGE |
HETV |
SCOTT DERRICKSON |
C.ROBERT CARGILL |
ELLEN MIROJNIC |
BUYER |
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LITTLE FALLS |
THE QUIET PLACE 3 |
HETV |
MICAEL SARNOSKI |
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BEX COXLEY |
FITTER |
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A24 |
DREAMING WHILST BLACK |
HETV |
KOBI |
NICOLA GREGORY |
JODIE-SIMONE HOWE |
ASSISTANT DESIGNER |
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HIDDEN HEART PRODUCTIONS |
SNOW WHITE |
FEATURE |
MARC WEBB |
MARC PLATT |
SANDY POWELL |
CROWD COSTUMIER |
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FIREBALL FILMS LTD |
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS |
FEATURE |
LOUIS LETTERRIER |
VIN DIESEL |
SANJA HAYES |
COSTUMIER |
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GOLDEN CRAB PRODUCTIONS |
RIDE BY |
FEATURE |
IAN DRAY |
ASLAM PARVEZ |
COMET CHUKWURAH |
COSTUME DESIGNER |
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HOCUS POCUS |
THE WITCHER |
HETV |
BOLA OGUN |
SASHA HARRIS |
LUCINDA WRIGHT |
PRINCIPLE STANDBY |
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MTA PRODUCTIONS |
THE T-BOY SHOW |
WEB |
QUAYSON MATTHEWS |
DEBRA ODUTUYO |
COMET CHUKWURAH |
COSTUME DESIGNER |
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SHOREDITCH PICTURES |
THE WYNTERMAN |
SHORT |
BEN WICKS |
SARAH CULBERHOUSE |
COMET CHUKWURAH |
COSTUME DESIGNER |
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MARVELWORTH PRODUCTIONS |
AAKE |
FEATURE |
CHAITANYA |
IAN DRAY |
COMET CHUKWURAH |
COSTUME DESIGNER |
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THE HOST |
FEATURE |
ANDY NEWBERRY |
ZACHERY WECKSTEIN |
LOTTE NOORDEMEER |
ASSISTANT SET COSTUMIER |
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MARVEL |
SECRET INVASION |
HETV |
ALI SELIM |
JONATHAN SCHWARTZ |
CLARE ANDERSON |
ASSISTANT DESIGNER |
Personal Projects
| Prod Co | Title | Director | Producer | Costume Designer | Role |
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MEMENTO MORI |
SCOTT BASSETT |
PIER WILKIE |
MATTHEW PRICE |
COSTUME SUPERVISOR |
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BOTTLEROCKET |
IRIS ECHO |
TED WILKES |
TRISTAN GIFF |
LINDA HAYSMAN |
COSTUME SUPERVISOR |
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FULL MEASURE FILMS |
CECILIA |
FRANCIS ANNAN |
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COSTUME DESIGNER |
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FULL MEASURE FILMS |
BACK TO LIFE |
FRANCIS ANNAN |
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COSTUME DESIGNER |
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SHOREDITCH PICTURES |
RED LIGHT |
BEN WICKS |
SARAH CULVERHOUSE |
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COSTUME DESIGNER |
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HUT V LTD |
RESONANCE |
COLIN TEAGUE |
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MR GAMMON |
ASSISTANT |
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ROKKIT |
LIFE ON MARS |
BJOERN RUEHMANN |
JO PHIPPS |
MR GAMMON |
COSTUME SUPERVISOR |
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THE DEEP SWIMMER |
PIER WILKIE |
ANDREW WILLIAMS |
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COSTUME DESIGNER |
Directors Worked with
- Koby Adom
- Micael Sarnoski
- Scott Derrickson
- Tricia Brock.
Education
- MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY - BA Hons Womenswear Fashion Design
- LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION - BA Hons Womenswear Designer Pattern Cutting
- LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION - B-tec Nat Fashion Design
Genres Worked in
- fashion
- beauty
- food
- communication
- finance.
Celebrities Worked with
- Samuel L Jackson
- Eric Cantona
- Ant and Dec
- Martine McCutcheon
- Aiden Turner
- Charles Dance
- Nikki Amuka-Bird
- Joseph Millson
- Joel Fry
Technical Skills
- Photoshop - Basic
- Microsoft word - Intermediate
- Microsoft Powerpoint - Basic
- Microsoft Excel - Intermediate
- Adobe Photoshop - Intermediate
Additional Skills
- Car owner
- Fabric sourcing
- Trend analysis + forecasting
- Product development
- Making and altering patterns from block and stand
- Adjusting/finishing showpieces and assisting with their production
- Garment alteration and sampling prototypes
- Hand sampling embellishment for production
- Sourcing inspiration research and development for collections
- Sketching garments from stand/model fittings and translating to flats technical drawings.