CAFTCAD Presents: The Art of Costume Design
CAFTCAD Presents: The Art of Costume Design
In partnership with the Rio Theatre
In partnership with the Rio Theatre
Join us for a special afternoon celebrating the artistry, storytelling, and craft behind costume design for film and television. This in-depth panel and Q&A bringing together three internationally acclaimed, award-winning designers whose work has shaped some of today’s most iconic characters and cinematic worlds.
Whether you’re an industry professional, student, or simply passionate about film, art, fashion, and storytelling, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from some of the most celebrated costume designers working today.
Join us to talk to the people behind the characters you love.
Learn more about CAFTCAD – The Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design here:
Proudly Sponsored by IATSE 891
Sunday, May 24
Doors 1:30 pm | Event 2:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Doors 1:30 pm | Event 2:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets HERE
Featuring:
Rebekka Sørensen-Kjelstrup // An Emmy Award–winning costume designer with over two decades of experience across theatre and film. Best known for her work on Riverdale, School spirits and the upcoming Coven Academy, Rebekka is a two-time Leo Award winner (2020, 2023) for Best Costume Design in a Dramatic Series and a multi-time CAFTCAD nominee. Her work has also earned her Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards and widespread acclaim for creating distinctive, character-driven visual worlds across both stage and screen.
Rafaella Rabinovich // An internationally trained, multi-award-winning costume designer whose work spans film, television, and live performance. Rafaella is an Emmy Award winner and momanee, Costume Designers Guild Award winner (2026), and recipient of multiple Leo Awards, CAFTCAD Awards, and the Costume Society of America Design Award. Her credits include To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Project MC2, Kung Fu, Stranger in Town, Dandyland, and the upcoming feature Harmonia. Known for her bold, character-first approach, her work blends emotional storytelling with striking visual design.
Ann Foley // A Los Angeles–based costume designer working across Emmy-winning television and global blockbuster films. Her work on The Last of Us earned her the CAFTCAD Award for Best International Costume Design for TV, and her projects have been recognized by Clothes on Film and featured in the FIDM Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design exhibitions. With credits including She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Godzilla vs. Kong, Skyscraper, and the upcoming Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, Ann is a defining voice in genre and superhero storytelling. She is currently in production on Season 3 of The Last of Us.
Through conversation and behind-the-scenes insights, this panel will explore the full creative process – from initial concept and character development to execution on set. Discover how costume design shapes narrative, builds worlds, and brings characters to life in ways both subtle and transformative with this panel and Q&A.
*All ages welcome. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event.
*Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available for purchase at our box office prior to showtime. Our box office will be open 60 minutes before showtime.
*Seating for this event is General Admission.We encourage patrons to arrive at least 30-45 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats – and time for treats at concession.
*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, transfers or exchanges.
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