GAME OF THRONES Among Costume Designer Guild's 2014 Nominations; Full List Announced

Nominees for the 16th Costume Designers Guild Awards, which celebrate excellence in film, television and commercial costume design, were announced today. The CDG Awards ceremony, one of the most prestigious and well-respected entertainment industry awards season events, celebrates the spirit of collaboration between Costume Designers and Actors and Directors. The winners of the seven competitive awards will be revealed at the gala on Saturday, Feb.22at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Continuing its decade-long support of the Guild, LACOSTE is returning as Presenting Sponsor of the CDGA. LACOSTE has been featured in numerous films such as Last Vegas, The Heat, Bridesmaids and This Is 40, as well as television shows including Glee, House of Lies, The Newsroom, Pretty Little Liars and Royal Pains.

This year, acclaimed writer, producer and director, Judd Apatow will receive the Distinguished Collaborator Award in recognition of his support of Costume Design and creative partnerships with Costume Designers. An Honorary Career Achievement Award will be presented to Costume Designer April Ferry for her outstanding work in film and television.

"As Costume Designers we take great pride in seeing our work on the screen, bringing characters to life through costumes. The Costume Designers Guild would like to congratulate all of the nominees and we look forward to celebrating the art of Costume Design at our awards gala on February 22nd," said Salvador Perez Jr., President of the Costume Designers Guild Local #892.

Below is the list of nominees announced today by the Costume Designers Guild:

EXCELLENCE IN CONTEMPORARY FILM
Blue Jasmine - Suzy Benzinger
Her - Casey Storm
Nebraska - Wendy Chuck
Philomena - Consolata Boyle
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty- Sarah Edwards

EXCELLENCE IN PERIOD FILM
12 Years a Slave - Patricia Norris
American Hustle - Michael Wilkinson
Dallas Buyers Club - Kurt & Bart
The Great Gatsby - Catherine Martin
Saving Mr. Banks - Daniel Orlandi

EXCELLENCE IN FANTASY FILM
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Ann Maskrey, Richard Taylor, Bob Buck
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - Trish Summerville
Oz: The Great and Powerful - Gary Jones, Michael Kutsche

OUTSTANDING CONTEMPORARY TELEVISION SERIES
Breaking Bad - Jennifer Bryan
House of Cards - Tom Broecker
Nashville - Susie DeSanto
Scandal - Lyn Paolo
Saturday Night Live - Tom Broecker, Eric Justian

OUTSTANDING PERIOD/FANTASY TELEVISION SERIES
Boardwalk Empire - John Dunn, Lisa Padovani
The Borgias- Gabriella Pescucci
Downton Abbey - Caroline McCall
Game of Thrones - Michele Clapton
Mad Men - Janie Bryant

OUTSTANDING MADE FOR TELEVISION MOVIE OR MINI SERIES
American Horror Story: Coven - Lou Eyrich
Behind the Candelabra - Ellen Mirojnick
Bonnie & Clyde - Marilyn Vance
House of Versace - Claire Nadon
Phil Spector - Debra McGuire

EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL COSTUME DESIGN
Call of Duty "Ghosts Masked Warriors" - Nancy Steiner
Dos Equis: "Most Interesting Man in the World Feeds a Bear" - Julie Vogel
Fiat "British Invasion" - Donna Zakowska

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