Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 2019
• Invested on: September 06, 2022

RenÚe April, C.M.
MontrÚal, Quebec

Costume designer RenÚe April is a leader in her field. Enriching the filmmakerÆs and directorÆs vision, her creations bring the characters to life and push the actorsÆ expressiveness. She has worked on more than 50 Hollywood productions, including The Red Violin, Night at the Museum and Blade Runner 2049, and plays a significant role in raising CanadaÆs international profile in the film industry, on television and under the big top. Known as a mentor, she guides designers, tailors and props managers in surpassing themselves.